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Austria – Jordan Prediction

Austria

W W W

04:00

17 Jun · Wed

Jordan

L D D L W

Venue: Levi's Stadium Referee: TBA

Betting Tip

3 picks

Top Pick

1X Austria or draw 60% confidence

1.26odds

Austria conceded just 0.6 per game across a strong run, while Jordan conceded around 2.2 and miss key players through injury.

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Total Team 1 Over: 0.5 74%

Austria over 0.5 goals

1.25 odds

Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 58%

Jordan under 1.5 goals

1.11 odds

Austria VS Jordan Prediction

Austria begin against tournament debutants Jordan, a meeting of an in-form European side and a spirited newcomer enjoying a historic moment. Austria start as clear favourites, but openers against unfamiliar opponents can be awkward, and Jordan have shown they can compete. For Austria, a controlled, professional start is the priority.

Austria in strong form

Austria arrive on a fine run: a 1-0 win over Tunisia, a 1-0 victory against South Korea, a 5-1 rout of Ghana, a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina and a 2-0 win over Cyprus, averaging around 2.0 scored and just 0.6 conceded under Ralf Rangnick. Midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is a confirmed absentee after a thigh injury, but captain David Alaba is fit, with record scorer Marko Arnautovic and the energetic Konrad Laimer driving the side.

Jordan ambitious but vulnerable

Jordan come in leaking goals despite their intent: a 1-4 loss to Switzerland, 2-2 draws with Nigeria and Costa Rica, a 2-3 defeat to Morocco and a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, averaging around 1.6 scored and 2.2 conceded. The squad is hit by absences, with striker Yazan Al-Naimat and defender Adham Al-Quraishi both out through knee injuries, leaving captain Musa Al-Taamari, the Rennes winger, to carry the main threat alongside Ali Olwan.

Prediction: Austrian solidity should prevail

The teams have never met, so form leads the read. This Austria versus Jordan prediction leans on Austria's miserly defence and Jordan's leaky form, so a draw or Austria win carries value rather than simply backing the favourites. Around it, Austria look likely to register over 0.5, while Jordan, against a disciplined defence, are tipped to stay under 1.5.