World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds ft. Mikel Oyarzabal, Cristiano Ronaldo for Thursday, July 2
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today guided by expert analysis of Thursday's Round of 32 slate on 7/2.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for Thursday, July 2, 2026, are live, with Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal projected as the most likely player to score in today's Round of 32 action.
These projections use in-depth goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Mikel Oyarzabal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal lead Thursday's most likely goalscorers, while we also spotlight today's top value picks by comparing the latest odds to our model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 2, 2026
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): 39.0% probability
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 37.9%
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): 32.9%
- Breel Embolo (Switzerland): 27.5%
- Alex Baena (Spain): 22.2%
- Dani Olmo (Spain): 21.9%
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): 21.6%
- Joao Felix (Portugal): 21.2%
- Johan Manzambi (Switzerland): 18.8%
- Ante Budimir (Croatia): 17.6%
Thursday's anytime goalscorer picks [7/2/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- David Alaba (Austria): 2.1% edge at +3500 odds
- Renato Veiga (Portugal): 0.9% edge at +1700 odds
- Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland): 0.5% edge at +1600 odds
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10 most likely scorers, Austria's David Alaba rates as a significant value play at +3500, showing 2.1% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Thursday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Round of 32 action on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Mikel Oyarzabal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal lead our anytime goalscorer projections, while David Alaba of Austria shapes as the strongest value play at +3500.
All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers' World Cup goalscorer model. Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
