Jordan
Algeria
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Jordan faced Austria away but suffered a 3-1 defeat. Despite having 63% possession, they were unable to convert their chances into goals, ultimately leading to their loss.
Match statistics (Austria vs Jordan):
Team Overview
Algeria also faced a challenging match in their last World Cup outing, losing 3-0 to Argentina away. They managed to hold 52% possession but failed to register any shots on target, which ultimately cost them the game.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Algeria):
In a closely contested match, Algeria emerged victorious against Jordan with a score of 2-1, showcasing their resilience in the World Cup group stage.
Jordan initially took the lead with a goal from N. Al Rashdan in the 36th minute, assisted by M. Tamari. However, the tide turned in the second half as Algeria ramped up their attacking efforts, dominating possession with 72% and registering 17 total shots compared to Jordan's 8.
The turning point came when N. Benbouali equalized for Algeria in the 69th minute, with a well-placed shot following an assist from R. Mahrez. Just minutes later, A. Gouiri sealed the victory with a second goal in the 82nd minute, demonstrating Algeria's attacking prowess.
Despite Jordan's spirited performance and a solid defensive display, they struggled to maintain control as the match progressed, managing only 28% possession and facing relentless pressure. The match statistics reflected this, with Jordan only achieving 4 shots on target against Algeria's 8.
Ultimately, Algeria's tactical adjustments and ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive, leaving Jordan to reflect on missed opportunities as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
Jordan has struggled in their recent match, losing 3-1 to Austria, which highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, conceding an average of 3 goals per game in their last match. Meanwhile, Algeria faced a tough opponent in Argentina, suffering a 3-0 defeat, indicating their own challenges in attack, having failed to score in their last outing.
The head-to-head record shows that Algeria has a 100% win rate against Jordan, having won their only previous encounter 2-1. In that match, Algeria demonstrated superior attacking capabilities with 17 total shots compared to Jordan's 8, and they maintained 72% possession, which is likely to influence their confidence going into this match.
In terms of tactics, Jordan may adopt a defensive approach to mitigate Algeria's attacking threats, while Algeria is likely to press high and exploit the spaces left by Jordan's defense, aiming to capitalize on quick transitions and set-pieces.
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
