Jordan vs Algeria Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Tue, 23 Jun - 3:00 AM
World Cup
Jordan JOR
1 Winner 2
Algeria ALG
Full Time Tue, 23 Jun 3:00 AM
Round 2 Group Stage
Nizar Al-Rashdan - 36'
Goal
|
Goal
Nadhir Benbouali - 69'

CONTEXT

Jordan faced Algeria in an international fixture that concluded with a 1-2 scoreline. Jordan led 1-0 at halftime after an early goal but Algeria responded strongly in the second period. Algeria controlled 72 percent of possession and generated an xG total of 1.85 against Jordan's 0.45. The stronger side Algeria secured the win after trailing at the interval. No red cards were shown to either team during the contest. A significant performance deviation of 35.5 percent was recorded for Algeria. The final result matched the underlying performance metrics throughout the match.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Algeria recorded a significant deviation of 35.5 percent from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome proved consistent with the recorded xG figures.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with market projections.
  • xG expectations: Algeria posted 1.85 xG while Jordan finished with 0.45 xG.
  • Event impact: Algeria overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to claim a 2-1 victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

S. Vinčić

Slovenia 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

T. Klančnik

1st Assistant

Slovenia

A. Kovačič

2nd Assistant

Slovenia

O. Nation

4th Official

Jamaica

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 13.12
Yellow cards / match 1.38
Red cards / match 0.1
Penalties / match 0.09
Jordan J. Sellami
J. Sellami
VS
Algeria V. Petković
V. Petković
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Argentina Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Jordan
13.85%
Draw
21.66%
Away Algeria
64.49%

Movement

Changes since opening
Jordan
+13.66%
Draw
+19.28%
Algeria
-32.94%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.33
48.15
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Jordan
Algeria
Power Score
33.33
48.15
League Position
4
3
Global Rank
63
28

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Jordan — Opponent-weighted form score
Algeria — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Jordan Algeria

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Jordan

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Algeria

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Jordan ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Algeria
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.86
28.82
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.82
32.86
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Jordan +0.36 Efficiency Index
vs
Algeria -0.36 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Jordan
Algeria
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Jordan
vs
Algeria
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Jordan Algeria
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
63%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.09 vs -1.17
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Jordan Algeria
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
63%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-1.17 vs -0.09
Jordan
Algeria
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Jordan
vs
Algeria
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Jordan Algeria
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Jordan 0.33
Algeria 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Jordan Algeria
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Jordan 0.03
Algeria 0.04
Jordan
Algeria
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALG had peak pressure around 89'.
  • ALG started the game with stronger pressure.
JOR Pressure ALG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALG reached the top pressure at 89' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Jordan JOR Home
0 matches
Algeria ALG Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-24T00:00:26+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
Y. Abu laila
Jordan
1 Y. Abu laila
A. Musallam Naseeb
Jordan
3 A. Musallam Naseeb
Y. Alarab
Jordan
5 Y. Alarab
H. Abudahab
Substitution
Jordan
4 H. Abudahab
E. Haddad
Jordan
23 (C) E. Haddad
N. Al-Rashdan
Jordan
21 N. Al-Rashdan
N. Al Rawabdeh
Jordan
8 N. Al Rawabdeh
M. Abu Taha
Substitution
Jordan
20 M. Abu Taha
A. Olwan
Substitution
Jordan
9 A. Olwan
M. Al Mardi
Substitution
Jordan
13 M. Al Mardi
M. Al Tamari
Substitution
Jordan
10 M. Al Tamari

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 23, 2026, 03:00 AM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round 2 · Group Stage
Stadium :
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Capacity :
68500
Attendance :
68371
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Slavko Vinčić
Tomaž Klančnik
Andraž Kovačič
Oshane Nation

Statistics

Possession
JOR
34%
ALG
66%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 9
24 Dangerous attacks 75
28 Possession 72
1 Corners 10
6 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

61 Ball Safe 73
7 Goal Kicks 6
8 Goal Attempts 11
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 23
1 Hit Woodwork 0
18 Successful Headers 16
1 Assists 1
0 Injuries 1
23 Dribble Attempts 33
7 Successful Dribbles 14
30 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

66 Attacks 152
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

53 Long Passes 44
251 Passes 641
181 Successful Passes 561
72 Successful Passes Percentage 88
6 Key Passes 15
23 Successful Long Passes 19
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

6 Saves 3
30 Tackles 25
3 Interceptions 11
60 Duels Won 65

Build-up

5 Total Crosses 21
2 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

1
Yazeed Abulaila
Yazeed Abulaila Goalkeeper
7.63
3
Abdallah Nasib
Abdallah Nasib Defender
6.92
4
Husam Abu Dahab
Husam Abu Dahab Defender
6.67
17
Saleem Obaid
Saleem Obaid
Defender90+1'
5
Yazan Al-Arab
Yazan Al-Arab Defender
6.12
8
Noor Al-Rawabdeh
Noor Al-Rawabdeh Midfielder
6.86
20
Mohannad Abu Taha
Mohannad Abu Taha Midfielder
6.93
2
Mohammad Abu Hasheesh
Mohammad Abu Hasheesh
Defender85'
6.81
21
Nizar Al-Rashdan
Nizar Al-Rashdan Midfielder
7.09
23
Ehsan Haddad
Ehsan Haddad (C) Midfielder
6.31
9
Ali Olwan
Ali Olwan Attacker
6.58
7
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Attacker90+2'
10
Mousa Tamari
Mousa Tamari Attacker
6.76
24
Ali Azaizeh
Ali Azaizeh
Attacker84'
6.54
13
Mahmoud Al-Mardi
Mahmoud Al-Mardi Attacker
7.07
11
Odeh Fakhoury
Odeh Fakhoury
Attacker76'
6.41
Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

23
Luca Zidane
Luca Zidane Goalkeeper
6.75
2
Aïssa Mandi
Aïssa Mandi Defender
6.84
15
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Rayan Aït-Nouri Defender
7.17
13
Jaouen Hadjam
Jaouen Hadjam
Defender85'
6.51
17
Rafik Belghali
Rafik Belghali Defender
6.68
21
Ramy Bensebaini
Ramy Bensebaini Defender
7.53
6
Ramiz Zerrouki
Ramiz Zerrouki Midfielder
6.26
19
Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb
Midfielder46'
6.81
7
Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez (C) Midfielder
6.97
11
Anis Hadj Moussa
Anis Hadj Moussa
Attacker76'
6.52
10
Farès Chaïbi
Farès Chaïbi Midfielder
7.16
14
Hicham Boudaoui
Hicham Boudaoui Midfielder
7.4
12
Nadhir Benbouali
Nadhir Benbouali
Attacker46'
7.47
22
Ibrahim Maza
Ibrahim Maza Midfielder
6.9
9
Amine Gouiri
Amine Gouiri Attacker
7.42
5
Zineddine Belaid
Zineddine Belaid
Defender86'
6.9

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mohammad Abu Zrayq → Ali Olwan
10th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Saleem Obaid → Husam Abu Dahab
9th Substitution
90+1'
86'
Event
Zineddine Belaid → Amine Gouiri
8th Substitution
Event
Mohammad Abu Hasheesh → Mohannad Abu Taha
7th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Jaouen Hadjam → Rayan Aït-Nouri
6th Substitution
Event
Ali Azaizeh → Mousa Tamari
5th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
Amine Gouiri
Goal confirmed
82'
Event
Amine Gouiri
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Odeh Fakhoury → Mahmoud Al-Mardi
3rd Substitution
76'
76'
Event
Anis Hadj Moussa → Riyad Mahrez
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Nadhir Benbouali
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Husam Abu Dahab
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
64'
46'
Event
Nadhir Benbouali → Hicham Boudaoui
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Nabil Bentaleb → Ramiz Zerrouki
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Ramiz Zerrouki
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nizar Al-Rashdan
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
36'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Nabil Bentaleb from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Noor Al Rawabdeh commits a foul for Jordan.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Saleem Obaid comes on for Husam Abu Dahab.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Mohammad Abu Zraiq comes on for Ali Olwan.
90
Corner Corner
Algeria is awarded a corner after Abdallah Nasib concedes.
90
Update Update
Nabil Bentaleb from Algeria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Yazan Al Arab of Jordan.
89
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ibrahim Maza from Algeria has his right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box saved.
89
Corner Corner
Algeria wins a corner after Mohammad Abu Hasheesh concedes.
86
Update Update
Nabil Bentaleb from Algeria wins a free kick on the left wing.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Ali Azaizeh of Jordan.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Zineddine Belaïd comes on for Amine Gouiri.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Mohammad Abu Hasheesh comes on for Mohannad Abu Taha.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Jaouen Hadjam comes on for Rayan Aït-Nouri.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Ali Azaizeh comes on for Mousa Al Tamari.
82
Corner Corner
Algeria is awarded a corner after Noor Al Rawabdeh concedes.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Amine Gouiri scores for Algeria with a right-footed shot from very close range after a corner. The score is now Jordan 1, Algeria 2.
82
Attempt Attempt
Ramy Bensebaini's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Algeria is blocked.
80
Corner Corner
Algeria is awarded a corner after Yazan Al Arab concedes.
80
Attempt Attempt
Anis Hadj Moussa's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
78
Attempt Attempt
Nabil Bentaleb's left-footed shot from outside the box for Algeria is blocked. He was assisted by Anis Hadj Moussa.
77
Update Update
Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
77
Update Update
Odeh Fakhoury commits a foul for Jordan.
77
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Anis Hadj Moussa comes on for Riyad Mahrez.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Jordan: Odeh Fakhoury comes on for Mahmoud Al Mardi.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Anis Hadj Moussa comes on for Riyad Mahrez.
73
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Farès Chaïbi's right-footed shot from outside the box for Algeria is saved in the center of the goal by Yazeed Abulaila of Jordan. Riyad Mahrez provided the assist.
72
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mahmoud Al Mardi from Jordan has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved.
72
Update Update
Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria wins a free kick on the left wing.
72
Update Update
Ehsan Haddad commits a foul for Jordan.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nadhir Benbouali scores for Algeria with a header from the center of the box following a corner. The match is now 1-1 against Jordan.
68
Corner Corner
Algeria wins a corner after Yazan Al Arab concedes.
66
Corner Corner
Algeria is awarded a corner after Nizar Al Rashdan concedes.
66
Update Update
Attempt blocked. Ibrahim Maza's header from very close range for Algeria is blocked.
64
Update Update
Riyad Mahrez from Algeria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Husam Abu Dahab from Jordan receives a yellow card for a foul.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Husam Abu Dahab of Jordan.
63
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Nadhir Benbouali's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Yazeed Abulaila. The assist came from Nabil Bentaleb's cross.
62
Attempt Attempt
Noor Al Rawabdeh from Jordan hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
60
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Maza from Algeria misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
58
Update Update
Ramy Bensebaini of Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
58
Update Update
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan commits a foul.
54
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ibrahim Maza from Algeria has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
54
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box but misses to the left.
51
Update Update
Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria commits a foul.
51
Update Update
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Riyad Mahrez of Algeria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Mahmoud Al Mardi of Jordan.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Jordan after being conceded by Rayan Aït-Nouri.
48
Attempt Attempt
Rafik Belghali's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Riyad Mahrez's cross.
47
Corner Corner
Algeria wins a corner after Mohannad Abu Taha concedes.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Nabil Bentaleb comes on for Ramiz Zerrouki.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Jordan 1, Algeria 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Nadhir Benbouali comes on for Hicham Boudaoui.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ali Olwan from Jordan takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Husam Abu Dahab provided the assist.
45
Update Update
Farès Chaïbi from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Ehsan Haddad of Jordan.
44
Update Update
Jordan is called offside. Ali Olwan is the player caught offside.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ramiz Zerrouki from Algeria receives a yellow card for a foul.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Ramiz Zerrouki of Algeria.
43
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Ali Olwan from Jordan, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
40
Update Update
Husam Abu Dahab from Jordan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
40
Update Update
Rafik Belghali from Algeria commits a foul.
39
Update Update
Ibrahim Maza from Algeria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
39
Update Update
Nizar Al Rashdan from Jordan commits a foul.
36
Attempt Attempt
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordan leads Algeria 1-0 as Nizar Al Rashdan scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
34
Update Update
Rayan Aït-Nouri of Algeria commits a handball.
33
Corner Corner
Algeria wins a corner after Yazeed Abulaila concedes.
33
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Riyad Mahrez's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Yazeed Abulaila in the center of the goal. Hicham Boudaoui provided the assist with a through ball.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Ramiz Zerrouki of Algeria.
32
Update Update
Mahmoud Al Mardi from Jordan is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
29
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Amine Gouiri's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Yazeed Abulaila. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
28
Corner Corner
Algeria is awarded a corner after Noor Al Rawabdeh concedes it.
27
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
23
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ali Olwan from Jordan has a right-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right, but it's saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Farès Chaïbi's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Algeria is blocked. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
12
Corner Corner
Mousa Al Tamari from Jordan has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Luca Zidane of Algeria. The attempt was assisted by Ali Olwan.
8
Update Update
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Mahmoud Al Mardi commits a foul for Jordan.
6
Corner Corner
Algeria wins a corner after Mohannad Abu Taha concedes.
3
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Amine Gouiri from Algeria, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Slavko Vincic.
1
Attempt Attempt
Nizar Al-Rashdan takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
1
Attempt Attempt
Amine Gouiri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Jordan 1-2 Algeria. Structural assessment: Algeria exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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