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WORLD CUP 2026 · Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 04:00 BST
Jordan
1 – 2
Algeria

Match preview

Algeria enter as clear favourites, with the model giving them a 61% chance. Jordan likely need an early goal or a red card to turn it.

22%
Jordan
17%
Draw
61%
Algeria
Model fair odds
Jordan
4.55
Draw
5.88
Algeria
1.64

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Jordan
22%
Draw
17%
Algeria
61%
Elo rating: 1651 vs 1785 (-134)
Recent form: LLLLL vs DWLWW
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 22% / 17% / 61%
Most likely scores
Algeria 1–0 (14%)
Algeria 2–0 (14%)
Draw 1–1 (10%)
Algeria 3–0 (9%)
Why Algeria are favourites (61%)
  • Algeria carry the higher Elo rating (134 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Jordan winless in their last five (5L)
  • Algeria won 3 of their last five (3W 1D 1L)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 22% / 17% / 61% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

Algeria are expected to control possession and territory, while Jordan will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks — a setup their recent results suggest they may struggle to sustain. An early Algeria goal would force Jordan to open up, raising the chance of a multi-goal result; the longer it stays level, the more pressure shifts onto the favourites.

Expected goals: Jordan 0.7 · Algeria 1.9

Quick stats

MetricJordanAlgeria
Elo rating16511785
Last 5 record5L3W 1D 1L
Goals last 5410
Goals conceded last 5147
Clean sheets last 502

Jordan — last 5

  • Lv Argentina13
  • Lv Algeria12
  • L@ Austria13
  • L@ Colombia02
  • L@ Switzerland14

Algeria — last 5

  • Dv Austria33
  • W@ Jordan21
  • L@ Argentina03
  • W@ Bolivia40
  • W@ Netherlands10

Head to head

23 Jun 2026
Jordan
12
Algeria

Confirmed lineups

Jordan · 3-4-2-1
  1. 1Y. Abulaila G
  2. 3A. Nasib D
  3. 5Y. Al Arab D
  4. 4H. Abu Dahab
  5. 23E. Haddad M
  6. 21N. Al Rashdan M
  7. 8N. Al Rawabdeh M
  8. 20M. Abu Taha M
  9. 9A. Olwan F
  10. 13M. Al Mardi F
  11. 10M. Tamari F
Algeria · 4-2-3-1
  1. 23L. Zidane G
  2. 17R. Belghali D
  3. 2A. Mandi D
  4. 21R. Bensebaini D
  5. 15R. Ait-Nouri D
  6. 14H. Boudaoui M
  7. 6R. Zerrouki M
  8. 7R. Mahrez M
  9. 22I. Maza M
  10. 10F. Chaibi M
  11. 9A. Gouiri F

Key matchups

A. Olwan vs A. Mandi

Jordan's focal point in attack against the heart of Algeria's defence.

N. Al Rashdan vs R. Mahrez

The central-midfield battle most likely to decide who controls possession and territory.

A. Gouiri vs A. Nasib

Algeria's main outlet — how Jordan's central defence handles him shapes the counter-attack threat.

Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.