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The World Cup group stage keeps chugging along, and with four games scattered throughout the day, we’ve got a goal-scorer prediction for each.
Our World Cup picks on Monday’s slate offer several opportunities, starting with a Ferran Torres matinee and wrapping with a Mehdi Taremi nightcap.
Here are our favorite World Cup goal-scorer bets for this four-match card on Monday, June 15.
Best World Cup goal scorer picks for Monday, June 15
| Match | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
 ESPvs.  CPV |
Ferran Torres |
<<-120>> |
 BELvs.  EGY |
Jeremy Doku |
<<+250>> |
 URUvs.  KSA |
Federico Valverde |
<<+225>> |
 IRNvs.  NZL |
Mehdi Taremi |
<<+163>> |
| 💲Today’s AGS parlay | <<+6700>> | |
Odds courtesy of bet365.
Spain vs Cape Verde goal scorer prediction: Ferran Torres
Pick made by Jason Ence
Both Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returned to training this week, but neither is expected to be given the start in a match where their services aren’t fully needed.
Mikkel Oyarzabal will be their primary goal threat, but his price of -167 is not to be risked.
Enter Ferran Torres. Barcelona often deployed the forward as a striker, but he came up playing out wide. He’s capable of finishing with both feet and scored 24 goals this season in 57 games for club and country.
Keying on the long-range angle, Torres is brilliant at cutting inside and firing from distance. He scored Spain’s lone goal vs. Iraq and is a solid value to bag another one at this price.
If Yamal does start over Torres, then I would immediately pivot to him at the same -120 odds.
- Time: Noon ET
- Where to watch: FOX, Peacock
Check out Jason Ence’s full Spain vs. Cape Verde predictions!
Belgium vs Egypt goal scorer prediction: Jeremy Doku
Pick made by Sam Farley
We’re probably going to see Jeremy Doku used on both flanks, either side of Romelu Lukaku, but with the bulk of his time on the right, which puts him in line with a chance to get inside of Ahmed Fatouh.
Fatouh won’t be able to deal with not only Doku’s bag of tricks but, crucially, his speed. Combine that with Kevin De Bruyne’s precision passing, and we know that Doku will get chances to shoot.
He’s really upped his game this season and developed as a goalscorer with five goals in his final six Premier League starts for Man City. His blend of pace and increasing confidence in front of goal will get him on the scoresheet.
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FOX, Peacock
Check out Sam Farley’s full Belgium vs. Egypt predictions!
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Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia goal scorer prediction: Federico Valverde
Pick made by James Eastham
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will be key if Uruguay are to go deep in the World Cup bracket. The 27-year-old has only nine goals in 73 Uruguay appearances and a moderate overall scoring record in La Liga.
In recent months, however, he has become more prolific: he netted Uruguay’s final pre-tournament goal, in their 1-1 draw vs. England at Wembley in March, and scored seven times in his final 12 La Liga and Champions League appearances of 2025-26.
In a game where they will dominate possession, Uruguay’s players will need to break the lines to get into advanced positions. Valverde is the most likely of their midfielders to convert attacking raids into a goal.
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FS1, Peacock
Check out James Eastham’s full Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia predictions!
Iran vs New Zealand goal scorer prediction: Mehdi Taremi
Pick made by Tom Oldfield
Mehdi Taremi is the obvious pick, having netted 10 goals during Iran’s qualifying run. He looked sharp at Olympiacos this season on his way to a double-digit goal tally, and he gives the Iranian wingers a proven aerial target for crosses.
New Zealand have some inexperienced center-backs, including Finn Surman and Tyler Bindon, who won’t be used to dealing with strikers of this quality, and you can be sure that Taremi will be trying to isolate them in one-on-one matchups.
With the Kiwis sitting back and inviting Iran attacks, Taremi is good value to take one of the chances that come his way.
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FS1, Peacock
Check out Tom Oldfield’s full Iran vs. New Zealand predictions!
Today’s goal scorer parlay
| Ferran Torres |
Bet Now <<+6700>> |
| Jeremy Doku |
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| Federico Valverde |
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| Mehdi Taremi |
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