Jordan vs Argentina prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the third round of the World Cup on June 28, 2026, a match will be held between the national teams of Jordan and Argentina. Even a draw would be a huge sensation.
Jordan vs Argentina: Team News and Expert Analysis
Jordan have confirmed their recent progress with success in qualification. In ten matches, they earned sixteen points, narrowly edging out Iraq for second place in the main group. Afterwards, at the Arab Cup, they reached the final, losing only to Morocco in extra time. However, in friendlies, they first drew in March with Costa Rica and Nigeria, and then suffered defeats to Switzerland and Colombia. Making their World Cup debut, they scored against Austria but lost 1-3. Against Algeria, they even opened the scoring and held on for a while, but eventually lost tamely 1-2.
Argentina under Scaloni have won the Copa America twice and, most importantly, became world champions in Qatar. They posted the best record in CONMEBOL qualifying and have only won in friendlies since. Against Algeria, they continued their streak with a Messi hat-trick. Against Austria, the 3-0 score wasn't repeated only because Lionel first missed a penalty before scoring twice.
The debutant from the Persian Gulf averages 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match. The reigning world champions average 2.6 goals scored and just 0.2 conceded.
Previous Matches: Jordan vs Argentina
The teams will play each other for the first time.
The main intrigue is how many goals Messi and company will score this time. Given the lack of tournament motivation, the recommended bet is on them with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Jordan vs Argentina: Key Stats and Trends
- Jordan are winless in seven consecutive matches
- 60% of Jordan's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.2
- Argentina have won nine matches in a row
- 10% of Argentina's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Jordan vs Argentina: Probable Starting Lineups
Jordan play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Abu-Layla – Abu Daghab, Abu-Arab, Nasib, Al-Mardi – Olwan, Abu Taha, Al-Rawabdeh – Al-Rashdan, Haddad, Al-Tamari. Sabra will not play.
Argentina play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Martinez – Medina, Martinez, Romero, Molina – Almada, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul – Martinez, Messi. Balerdi is injured and Romero is a doubt.
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