Argentina should handle Jordan without much trouble at AT&T Stadium. The defending champions sit top of Group J with six points from two wins. Jordan have zero points and sit near the bottom after two defeats already.
Jordan's recent form tells its own story. They've lost four straight, including 1-2 to Algeria and 1-3 to Austria in the World Cup. Argentina meanwhile have won their last four, keeping clean sheets in all of them. That gap in momentum shows up in the standings too.
No previous meetings exist between these sides. Jordan arrive as debutants and already know they're heading home after the group stage. Argentina have the top spot wrapped up and look likely to rotate some players.
Predicted Jordan lineup features Yazeed Abulaila in goal behind a back four of Yazan Al-Arab, Ihsan Haddad, Abdallah Nasib and Mo Abualnadi. Midfield options include Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Ibrahim Sadeh, with Musa Al-Taamari and Ali Olwan up top. Argentina's expected 4-3-3 has Emiliano Martínez between the posts, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez and Nicolás Tagliafico across the defense, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes and Alexis Mac Allister in midfield, plus Nico Paz, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi in attack.
Neither side reports any injuries or suspensions. Key names to watch include Al-Taamari for Jordan, their main creator and the player often called the Jordanian Messi. Ali Olwan scored their first-ever World Cup goal. For Argentina, Messi remains in strong form with multiple goals this tournament, while Lautaro Martínez leads the line.
Expect Argentina to control possession and create plenty. Jordan will fight but the quality difference is obvious on paper and in recent results.
Recommended Bets
Argentina -1.5 @1.75 — They have won both group games by multiple goals and face a side already eliminated.
Over 2.5 goals @1.90 — Argentina average three goals per match in their last four while Jordan concede regularly.
Messi anytime goalscorer @1.65 — He's in good scoring form and Argentina should create chances even with rotation.
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