Austria

vs

Jordan

Preview

Austria

• Austria have won 4 of their last 5 matches, drawing the other.
• They beat Tunisia 1-0 and the Republic of Korea 1-0 in recent friendlies.
• Across all competitions they have eight wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 10.
• They have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches.
• The introduction of Ralf Rangnick has revitalised the team and he uses a 4-2-3-1 gegenpressing system.

Jordan

• Jordan have won 1, drawn 4 and lost 5 of their last 10 games in all competitions.
• They have lost 5 and drawn 1 of their last 6 away games, conceding 14 goals in total.
• They lost back-to-back away friendlies against Switzerland (4-1) and Colombia (2-0).
• Coach Jamal Sellami (appointed June 2024) sets the side up in a compact low block.
• Mousa Al-Tamari and Ali Olwan are expected to be key offensive outlets.

Key Players

• Austria
  • Konrad Laimer - energy in the middle of the field.
  • Marko Arnautović - the elder statesman who can provide a cutting edge.
  • Sabitzer - has three goals in the past five matches.
• Jordan
  • Mousa Al-Tamari - pacey winger who can break through on counters.
  • Ali Olwan - a threat from set pieces and in the air.
  • Yazan Al-Arab - crucial for keeping shape and tempo.

Betting Insights

• Bookmakers list Austria at 1.34 and Jordan at 9.9.
• The preview suggests a wager on Both teams to score - No at 1.75 as an alternative play.
• The preview also backs Austria to win at short odds.

Prediction

• Austria are expected to win this Group J opener.
• A Both teams to score - No bet at 1.75 is suggested for greater value.
• Austria's recent form and finishing should see them prevail.