The goals, minute by minute
- 36'Nizar Al-RashdanGoal · 1-0
- 69'Nadhir BenboualiGoal · 1-1
- 82'Amine GouiriGoal · 1-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Jordan (48th in the tournament, last) vs Algeria (~37th FIFA).
Level of the teams
- Jordan: debutant in poor form (no wins in its last 5), limited in pedigree.
- Algeria: physical and individually talented (Mahrez, Bennacer), more pedigree and attacking resources.
Key factors
- Algeria superior in talent and attacking thrust.
- Jordan will look to defend and play the percentages.
- Algeria needs a win to avoid elimination in a tough group.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Algeria (alternative: 1-1)
- Jordan win: 22%
- Draw: 28%
- Algeria win: 50%
Player to watch: Riyad Mahrez, Algeria's difference-maker.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
Algeria is superior and the favorite, but Jordan can make it tricky if it stays compact. An Algerian win is the most likely scenario.