Jordan
Algeria
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Jordan faced Austria away, suffering a 3-1 defeat. Despite controlling 63% of 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 also faced a tough challenge in their last World Cup outing, losing 3-0 to Argentina. They struggled to create scoring opportunities, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the match.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Algeria):
In a tightly contested encounter, Algeria edged past Jordan with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup group stage match. Jordan initially took the lead with a goal from N. Al Rashdan in the 36th minute, but Algeria responded strongly in the second half.
Jordan, despite their early advantage, struggled to maintain possession, finishing the match with only 28% compared to Algeria's commanding 72%. The home side managed just four shots on target from a total of eight attempts, while Algeria fired off eight shots on target from 17 attempts, showcasing their offensive dominance.
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 comeback with a second goal in the 82nd minute, further solidifying Algeria's control over the match.
Jordan's efforts were commendable, but they were unable to capitalize on their early lead. With only one corner to Algeria's nine and a total of ten fouls committed, they struggled to maintain their momentum. The match highlighted Algeria's resilience and tactical prowess as they secured a crucial three points in the group stage.
Jordan has struggled in their recent match, losing 3-1 to Austria, which reflects a concerning trend in their performance. They have averaged 1 goal per game over their last match, while conceding 3, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Algeria faced a tough opponent in Argentina, suffering a 3-0 defeat. This loss also highlights their difficulties in scoring, as they have not found the net in their last match.
In their previous encounter, Jordan managed only 1 corner and 10 fouls, while Algeria had a significant advantage with 9 corners and 6 fouls. The expected goals (xG) statistics reveal that Jordan had an xG of 0.65, while Algeria's was 1.81, suggesting that Algeria created more quality chances. The head-to-head record shows that Algeria has won their only previous match against Jordan, scoring 2 goals while conceding 1.
Algeria is expected to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities, leveraging their attacking prowess. Jordan will likely adopt a defensive strategy, aiming to counter-attack, but their lack of recent scoring form may hinder their effectiveness.
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
