Jordan vs Algeria
Algeria edges Jordan in tight World Cup clash
A late strike from A. Gouiri seals a 2-1 victory for Algeria after Jordan's early lead.
Jordan took an early advantage through Nizar Al Rashdan's 36th-minute goal, but Algeria fought back with A. Benbouali equalising after the break. The decisive moment came when A. Gouiri netted in the 82nd minute to secure a narrow win for Algeria. Fipster's prediction was spot on, correctly forecasting the 2-1 away victory with high confidence.
Analysis
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage unfolds, Algeria and Jordan face off in a match where squad quality and recent form set the tone. Algeria, boasting a squad rich with top European league players, aims to assert their dominance against World Cup debutants Jordan.
Jordan enters this match as a World Cup debutant, with no prior appearances to their name. Algeria, on the other hand, brings experience with four previous World Cup appearances and their best finish reaching the Round of 16 in 2014. Algeria topped their qualifying group with 25 points and a +16 goal difference, while Jordan's recent form has been less encouraging.
Algeria's squad features 11 players competing in top-five European leagues, including notable names like N. Bentaleb of Lille and R. Bensebaïni of Borussia Dortmund. Jordan has just one player in a top-five league, Mousa Tamari of Rennes. Algeria's recent form is strong, averaging 2 points per game over the last year, contrasting with Jordan's winless streak. This calibre and form advantage suggests Algeria will control the match, though Jordan's resilience and key players like Ali Olwan could provide moments of threat.
Prediction
Expect Algeria to take an early lead and maintain control, heading into halftime 1-0 up. Jordan will respond in the second half, but Algeria's quality should secure a 2-1 victory. The match will likely feature four cards, reflecting typical group stage intensity and discipline.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Algeria's superior passing control
Algeria's defenders and midfielders show exceptional passing accuracy and volume, enabling better ball retention and build-up.
Jordan's reliance on Ali Olwan for goals
Jordan's only goal scorer is Ali Olwan, indicating a focal point in attack but limited scoring depth.
Jordan's positive scoring streak away
Jordan scored in their only away game recently, showing some attacking threat despite overall losses.
No injuries reported for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no impact from missing key players expected.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Algeria's superior squad depth and recent performances make them favourites to claim all three points. Jordan's debutant status and limited top-tier experience present a tough challenge, but their fighting spirit will keep the scoreline respectable.
- Jordan is a World Cup debutant with no prior appearances.
- Algeria has appeared in four World Cups, best finish: Round of 16 (2014).
- Algeria topped their qualifying group with 25 points and a +16 goal difference.
- Jordan has only one player in a top-five European league; Algeria has eleven.
- Algeria averages 2 points per game in recent matches; Jordan has 0.
- The match is part of the Group Stage Matchday 2 phase.
- No injuries reported for either team.
- Prediction confidence for Algeria win is 89%.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Jordan
Away — Algeria
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Nizar Al Rashdan
Assist: Mousa Tamari
Zerrouki
Yellow Card
Zerrouki
Boudaoui
Yellow Card
Benbouali
Assist: Mahrez
Mahrez
Mahmoud Al Mardi
Gouiri
Mousa Tamari
Mohannad Abu Taha
Aït-Nouri
Gouiri
Unknown
Ali Olwan
Match Statistics
Jordan
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1Yazid Abu LaylaG
- 3Abdallah NaseebD
- 4M. Abu DahabD
- 5Yazan Al ArabD
- 8Noor Al RawabdehM
- 9Ali OlwanF
- 10Mousa TamariF
- 13Mahmoud Al MardiF
- 20Mohannad Abu TahaM
- 21Nizar Al RashdanM
- 23Ehsan HaddadM
Substitutes
- 2Mohammad Abu HasheeshD
- 6Amer JamousM
- 7Mohammed Abu ZurayqF
- 11Odeh Al FakhouriF
- 12Noureddin Bani AttiahG
- 14Rajaei AyedM
- 15Ibrahim SaadehM
- 16M. AbualnadiD
- 17Saleem ObaidD
- 18M. Abu GhoushD
- 19Saad Al-RosanD
- 22Abdallah Al FakhouriG
- 24A. AzaizehF
- 25Mohammad Al DaoudM
- 26A. BadawiD
Algeria
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2A. MandiD
- 6R. ZerroukiM
- 7R. MahrezM
- 9A. GouiriF
- 10F. ChaïbiM
- 14H. BoudaouiM
- 15R. Aït-NouriD
- 17R. BelghaliD
- 21R. BensebaïniD
- 22I. MazaM
- 23L. ZidaneG
Substitutes
- 1M. MastilG
- 3A. AbadaD
- 4M. TougaiD
- 5Z. BelaïdD
- 8H. AouarM
- 11A. Hadj-MoussaF
- 12A. BenboualiF
- 13J. HadjamD
- 16O. BenbotG
- 19N. BentalebM
- 20A. BoulbinaF
- 24Y. TitraouiM
- 25F. GhedjemisF
- 26S. CherguiD
Jordan
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yazeed Abu Laila | G | 95 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noor Al-Rawabdeh | M | 95 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Mohannad Abu Taha | M | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Nizar Al-Rashdan | M | 95 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab | D | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abdallah Nasib | D | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ehsan Haddad(C) | M | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ali Olwan | F | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2/9 |
| Mahmoud Al-Mardi | F | 76 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Yazan Al-Arab | D | 95 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mousa Tamari | F | 84 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Mohammad Al Daoud | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mo Abualnadi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammad Abu Zrayq | F | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saleem Obaid | D | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rajaei Ayed | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammad Abu Ghoush | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anas Badawi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saad Al Rousan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amer Jamous | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim Sadeh | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noureddin Zaid | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdallah Al-Fakhouri | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammad Ali Hasheesh | D | 10 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Odeh Fakhoury | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Azaizah | F | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Algeria
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramy Bensebaini | D | 95 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Riyad Mahrez(C) | M | 76 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/4 |
| Amine Gouiri | F | 86 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Aïssa Mandi | D | 95 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hicham Boudaoui | M | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | D | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Ibrahim Maza | M | 95 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5/8 |
| Ramiz Zerrouki | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Farès Chaïbi | M | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Luca Zidane | G | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rafik Belghali | D | 95 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adil Boulbina | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Farès Ghedjemis | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Achref Abada | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Houssem Aouar | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oussama Benbot | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Tougai | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samir Sophian Chergui | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Melvin Mastil | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yassine Titraoui | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali | F | 50 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1/1 |
| Zineddine Belaid | D | 9 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nabil Bentaleb | M | 50 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/3 |
| Jaouen Hadjam | D | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |