Jordan
Algeria
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Jordan faced Austria and unfortunately fell short, losing 3-1. Despite having 63% possession, they were unable to convert their chances into goals, marking a disappointing start to their tournament.
Match statistics (Austria vs Jordan):
Team Overview
Algeria faced a tough opponent in Argentina during their recent World Cup encounter, suffering a 3-0 defeat. They managed to hold 52% possession but failed to register any shots on target, highlighting their struggles in front of goal.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Algeria):
In a tightly contested match, Algeria edged out Jordan with a 2-1 victory in the Group Stage of the World Cup. Jordan initially took the lead with a goal from N. Al Rashdan in the 36th minute, but Algeria responded strongly in the second half.
Algeria dominated possession throughout the match, holding 72% compared to Jordan's 28%. Despite this, Jordan managed to create some chances, registering 8 total shots with 4 on target. However, Algeria's offensive prowess was evident as they unleashed 17 shots, 8 of which found the target.
The turning point came when N. Benbouali equalized for Algeria in the 69th minute, assisted by R. Mahrez. Just minutes later, A. Gouiri sealed the win with a goal in the 82nd minute, showcasing Algeria's ability to capitalize on their chances.
Jordan struggled to maintain their early momentum, and despite a valiant effort, they could not recover from Algeria's surge. The match saw both teams receive a yellow card, with Jordan committing 10 fouls compared to Algeria's 6. Ultimately, Algeria's tactical superiority and clinical finishing made the difference in this thrilling encounter.
Jordan has struggled in their recent matches, with their last game resulting in a 1-3 loss to Austria. They have scored only 1 goal in their last match, indicating a lack of offensive strength. In contrast, Algeria faced Argentina and lost 0-3, also showcasing their difficulties in finding the net. Both teams are coming off defeats, which may impact their morale going into this match.
In their previous encounter, Algeria outperformed Jordan with a total of 17 shots compared to Jordan's 8, and they maintained a higher possession rate of 72% against Jordan's 28%. Additionally, Algeria's expected goals (xG) were significantly higher at 1.81 compared to Jordan's 0.65, suggesting that Algeria created more quality chances. The head-to-head record favors Algeria, who won their only previous meeting 2-1.
Jordan is expected to adopt a defensive approach, likely focusing on counter-attacks, while Algeria will aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities through their attacking players. The match dynamics suggest that Algeria will dominate possession and create more chances, while Jordan will rely on set pieces and quick transitions to threaten.
Y. Abulaila
G
A. Nasib
D
Y. Al Arab
D
M. Abualnadi
D
E. Haddad
M
N. Al Rashdan
M
N. Al Rawabdeh
M
M. Abu Taha
M
O. Al Fakhouri
—
A. Olwan
F
M. Tamari
F
L. Zidane
G
R. Belghali
D
A. Mandi
D
R. Bensebaini
D
R. Ait-Nouri
D
H. Boudaoui
M
N. Bentaleb
M
I. Maza
M
A. Hadj Moussa
F
A. Gouiri
F
F. Chaibi
F
