Jordan vs Algeria: prediction & betting odds 23 June 2026

Form and Line-up Jordan

Jordan are playing at the World Cup for the first time in their history. Jamal Sellami's team lost to Austria (1:3) in their opener, but the scoreline was harsher than the game itself. Ali Olwan equalised in the second half, after which the team stayed in the match, but Yazan Al-Arab's own goal and a penalty in stoppage time ruined everything.

The playing style is clear: quick transitions down the flanks and a focus on Musa Al-Taamari's pace. Without Yazan Al-Naimat up front, there is less link-up play, depth and fewer options in the box, so Olwan's role has become even more important. Against Austria, he scored Jordan's first goal at the World Cup and again showed that he can decide an episode on his own. Physically, the second match will be tougher: Jordan did a lot of work without the ball, often broke into counter-attacks, and now they need a win. The higher the team push up, the more space will be left behind the defenders.

Key numbers:

• Jordan scored in normal time in six of their last eight matches at the World Cup and in World Cup qualifying.

• At least two goals were scored in normal time in 15 of Jordan's last 17 matches at the World Cup and in World Cup qualifying (six pushes).

• Against Austria, the team had 11 shots and hit the target four times.

Probable line-up (3-4-3): Yazeed Abulaila — Saed Al-Rosan, Yazan Al-Arab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi — Ihsan Haddad, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Mohannad Abu Taha — Musa Al-Taamari, Ali Olwan, Oday Al-Fakhouri.

Absentees: Yazan Al-Naimat — knee injury. Ibrahim Sadeh — ankle injury, out of the squad. Abdallah Nasib — injury after the match against Austria, doubtful.

Form and Line-up Algeria

Algeria have returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Vladimir Petkovic's team lost to Argentina (0:3) in their opening match, but that was too high a level for the first round: Messi scored a hat-trick, while the team spent almost the entire match under pressure. Before the tournament, however, the team had looked solid: they beat the Netherlands (1:0), then thrashed Bolivia (4:0).

Petkovic usually uses a 4-3-3 formation with a transition into a 4-2-3-1. Algeria have more individual quality than Jordan: Rayan Ait-Nouri controls the left flank, Anis Hadj Moussa is useful with bursts on the right, while Fares Chaibi and Ibrahim Maza can move the ball quickly between the lines. Mohamed Amoura is the main player for runs in behind, but after starting on the bench against Argentina, his place in the starting line-up remains in question. Physically, Algeria also expended plenty of energy: against Argentina they had to defend without the ball for long spells, but Petkovic has better squad depth.

Key numbers:

• In the first round against Argentina, Algeria did not have a single shot on target, so Petkovic needs a bolder start against Jordan.

• Algeria conceded in normal time in seven of their last nine matches at the World Cup and in World Cup qualifying.

• The national team's best result at World Cups is the round of 16 in 2014.

Probable line-up (4-2-3-1): Luca Zidane — Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait-Nouri — Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui — Anis Hadj Moussa, Ibrahim Maza, Fares Chaibi — Mohamed Amoura.

Absentees: —.

Who will referee the match

Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)

Matches – 25 (International matches, 2025-2026);

Average fouls per match – 25;

Average Y/C per match (including second yellows) – 3.3;

Matches with R/C – 3 out of 25;

Matches with penalties – 6 out of 25.