The goals, minute by minute
- 21'Romano SchmidGoal · 1-0
- 50'Ali OlwanGoal · 1-1
- 76'Yazan Al-ArabOwn goal · 2-1
- 90'+12'Marko ArnautovicPenalty · 3-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Austria (23rd in the tournament) vs Jordan (48th, last in the tournament)
Level of the teams
- Austria: in great form (4 wins and 1 draw in last 5), a solid European block. Favorite and a contender for 2nd place in the group.
- Jordan: debutant, in poor form (3 losses and 2 draws in last 5).
Key factors
- Austria far superior in level, physicality and results momentum.
- Jordan will look to defend and play the percentages.
- For Austria it's almost a final for 2nd place behind Argentina.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Austria (alternative: 1-0 Austria)
- Austria win: 60%
- Draw: 25%
- Jordan win: 15%
Player to watch: Marcel Sabitzer, Austria's playmaking and late runs.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
Austria arrives in better form and at a higher level, and needs a win to set up 2nd place. Jordan is limited, so an Austrian win is most likely.