Jordan
The fact Jordan are competing at this world cup is a super story in itself. 2026 is their debut on the world stage. There were positive sign back in 2023 when they made it to the Final of the 2023 Asian Cup. They then qualified comfortably from the AFC Qualifying.
They have been handed a really tough group at this Tournament with World Champions Argentina, Austria & Algeria their opponents. They were certainly not overrawed by the occasion in the opener against Austria.
Despite a 3-1 scoreline they were level until the 76th minute and then conceded an injury time Penalty to flatter the score a little in the Austrians favour.
Injuries & Team News
Abdallah Nasib will be assessed after going off with a suspected injury against Austria, meaning Sellami could be forced into a change in his three-man backline.
Fresh from scoring his nation’s first goal at a World Cup finals, Ali Olwan is expected to retain his place for the Chivalrous Ones’ second-ever match at the global showpiece.
That strike was Olwan’s 30th at international level, six more than Rennes team-mate Musa Al Taamari, who has 24, and both players head into Monday night’s fixture as the only members of the Jordan squad to have reached double figures for goals.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 1-3 vs Austria | L D D L L L |
Predicted Line-Up
Jordan possible starting lineup:
Abu Laila; Al Rousan, Al Arab, Abualnadi; Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al Rawabdeh, Abu Taha; Fakhoury, Olwan; Tamari
Algeria
Algeria arguably had the toughest test of any nation at this world cup in the opening fixture when they faced reigning world champions Argentina. They were competitive for the most part but bumped into an inspired Lionel Messi who scored a hat-trick to put a rather flattering 3-0 score line on the board.
Having missed out on the 2018 & 2022 Finals Algeria were certainly not daunted by facing the worlds best.
The North Africans will be hoping to create history at this world cup, in what is there 5th Appearance on the biggest stage they are still to get out of the group stages, however with an extended knockout round they won’t have a better chance and three points here will leave it in their own hands heading into the final match with Austria.
Injuries & Team News
Vladimir Petkovic made the slightly surprising decision to leave Mohamed Amoura on the bench until the hour mark, despite the forward scoring 10 goals in World Cup qualifying, more than any other player.
Riyad Mahrez may be the team captain, but his omission from the starting XI was less of a shock, as the former Manchester City winger is no longer the force he once was, although Anis Hadj Moussa could make way for the veteran wide man on Monday.
The Fennecs did not suffer any apparent injuries in the defeat by Argentina, but the aforementioned Amoura is now said to have suffered a training injury, which could rule him out for weeks.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 0-3 vs Argentina | L W D W W L |
Predicted Line-Up
Algeria possible starting lineup:
Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Bentaleb; Mahrez, Amoura, Maza
Betting Odds
| Team | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Win | 11/2 – (6.50) | Grand Ivy |
| Draw | 10/3 – (4.33) | Dream Vegas |
| Algeria Win | 3/5 – (1.60) | 247Bet |
Prediction
Jordan 1-2 Algeria
Jordan were in the game until late on against Austria but how much of that was through adrenaline, they have to do it all again tonight and it won’t be any easier against a talented Algeria team. The North Africans are a good team and they will get the points here.