A modest debutant faces the reigning world champion. Prediction for the Jordan vs Argentina match
In the third round of the World Cup group stage, Jordan will take on Argentina. The match is scheduled for the night of Sunday, June 28, with kickoff at 04:00 Central European Time. I suggest betting on a high-scoring affair in this game.
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Head-to-head and key stats
- Jordan has lost its last four matches.
- Jordan is winless in seven consecutive games.
- Argentina is riding a nine-match winning streak.
- Argentina has kept a clean sheet in each of its last five games.
- These two national teams have never met before.
An exam for the debutant
Jordan heads into its final match without tournament motivation, but with the desire to finish its debut World Cup campaign on a positive note. The team has already gained valuable experience at the highest level, but the gap in class compared to their group rivals has been evident.
In their opener against Austria, the Jordanians tried to stay organized but eventually buckled under pressure and lost 1-3. They managed to score, but defensive errors cost them a result. The second match against Algeria followed a similar script—Jordan took the lead, but ultimately fell 1-2 after conceding late on.
The main issues for Jordan remain a lack of experience at this level and limited attacking options. They defend reasonably well in structure without the ball, but make inevitable mistakes during prolonged defensive spells. Still, the team shows character and fights until the final whistle in every match.
Against Argentina, Jordan will be playing without the pressure of results, which might allow them to play with more freedom. However, given the strength of the opposition, their primary goal will be to avoid a heavy defeat and try to capitalize on rare counterattacks.
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A dress rehearsal before the playoffs
Argentina continues to live up to its billing as one of the main contenders for the World Cup crown. Two wins from two have secured top spot in the group and a place in the knockout stage even before the final round.
In their opening game, Argentina swept aside Algeria 3-0, completely controlling the match and giving their opponent no chance. In their second outing against Austria, the Argentinians looked just as convincing, winning 2-0 thanks to disciplined play and clinical attacking.
Remarkably, all five "Albiceleste" goals have come from the legendary Messi, who just celebrated his 39th birthday. The team is adept at both controlling possession and transitioning quickly into attack, making full use of their leaders' individual brilliance. It's also crucial to note that Argentina barely experiences any dips in performance during matches.
With a playoff spot already secured, the coaching staff may opt to rotate the squad. Even so, Argentina's reserves maintain a high standard, making the team dangerous in any lineup.
Probable lineups
- Jordan: Layla, Nasib, Al-Arab, Abudahab, Taha, Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Rawabdeh, Al-Mardi, Tamari, Olwan.
- Argentina: Martinez, Tagliafico, Senesi, Otamendi, Montiel, Paredes, Lo Celso, Paz, Simeone, Messi, Alvarez.
What to bet on?
This match holds no tournament significance for Argentina—they've already clinched a playoff spot and guaranteed top spot in their group. The main objective is to avoid injuries and maintain match sharpness ahead of the knockout rounds. In any case, Argentina should win convincingly, and my recommendation is to bet on the total goals over 2.5.
