Jordan
- Jordan have lost their last three and failed to win any of their last five games.
- The Jordanians sit third in the standings after losing their opener to Austria by three goals to one, while Algeria are fourth after their 3-0 defeat to Argentina.
- Jordan have had a tough start to the tournament in Jamal Sellami's first games in charge after being appointed a few weeks ago.
- The Blue and Whites don't score many goals, but they are an organised and gritty team that can be difficult to beat with their low-block structure and pacey wide players who can counter-attack.
- They have Noor Al-Rawabdeh to supply the creativity in the central area - he was the provider of the assist for their only goal in Group J against Austria - and in Ali Iyad Olwan, they have a proven goal-scorer who can find the net in the biggest games.
Algeria
- Algeria come into the game having won three of their last five, scoring 12 goals in the process.
- However, Algeria are an extremely well organised team with a talented attacker that can unlock any defence.
- Vladimir Petkovic's 4-2-3-1 system is packed with quality, especially in the forward area where Amine Gouiri has looked on a different level to most other players at the tournament, scoring four times in his last five appearances.
- The Desert Foxes have a well-disciplined structure, know how to keep possession in a controlled way and can be deadly when they release their wide players at the right time.
- Algeria have shown they can score and Jordan, who lost 2-0 to Colombia in their final pre-tournament warm-up game and were beaten 3-1 by Austria in their opener, are conceding goals.
Key Players
- They have Noor Al-Rawabdeh to supply the creativity in the central area - he was the provider of the assist for their only goal in Group J against Austria - and in Ali Iyad Olwan, they have a proven goal-scorer who can find the net in the biggest games.
- Vladimir Petkovic's 4-2-3-1 system is packed with quality, especially in the forward area where Amine Gouiri has looked on a different level to most other players at the tournament, scoring four times in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
Therefore, take Over 2.5 goals at 1.97 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.78 in a game that should go the way of Algeria if they can grab a goal in the first half.
Prediction
- Algeria have the quality to edge a critical encounter.
- A big game is in prospect in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Jordan and Algeria meet in a Group J game in the FIFA World Cup that could be pivotal to the progression of the two teams into the second round.
