Despite the neutral venue, Algeria enters as clear favorites given their stronger footballing pedigree and recent World Cup history. Jordan, competing in their first World Cup, face a steep challenge against an Algeria side that regularly features in major tournaments. Algeria's squad, boasting European-based talent, has the edge in pace and technique. The absence of recent match data forces reliance on long-term trends, which heavily favor Algeria. Expect Jordan to sit deep, but Algeria's set-piece threat and Mahrez's individual brilliance to unlock the defense. A two-goal margin is a realistic outcome, with Jordan unlikely to score against a well-organized Algerian backline. The predicted scoreline reflects Algeria's ability to break down a compact defense while keeping a clean sheet.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |