Jordan v Argentina
Jordan
World CupWhy this tip?
Our top recommendation for this Group j finale is to select Argentina to win both halves of this matchup. Clearly, there is an enormous gap in terms of technical quality, tournament pedigree and overall squad depth between these two footballing nations.
Match details
The final round-robin match for reigning World Champions Argentina against a team that is new to the International Stage could be very interesting for Kenyans looking to get in on some of the action around this major sports event. Although it would seem likely that Argentina will take all 3 points in this one, the most interest will come from trying to find good bets in other areas such as Handicap Bets, Over/Under Goal Lines etc.
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Matchday: Group J
- Date: June 28, 2026
- Kick-off time in EAT: 5:00 AM
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Why this match matters
With so many different lineups and tactics possible we can bet that there will be many opportunities for those who do the research to make a lot of money. There’s also a risk of squad rotation with the likes of Messi maybe not starting making it an interesting fixture.
Jordan vs Argentina head-to-head stats
Previous meetings
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Head-to-head record
This will be the first ever Senior International Meeting (Friendlies/Tournaments) between these two countries. There has never been any prior encounters between Jordan and
Argentina, which means there are no historical results to base our expectations off of, making this matchup a complete blank slate for both Management Teams. Even for us bettors, we’ll have to rely on our gut feeling to make educated bets in this match.
Jordan recent form
Jordan ‘s last five matches
- Jordan vs Austria 0:1
- Jordan vs Algeria 1:2
- Jordan vs Kuwait 1:0
- Jordan vs Palestine 3:1
- Jordan vs Saudi Arabia 2:1
Goals scored and conceded
Jordan has shown great heart in front of goal and has found the back of the net in every single one of their initial tournament matches. However, Jordan has shown extreme vulnerabilities in terms of defending high pressuring attacks, and also have difficulty dealing with quick transitions from ball-in-air. It wouldn’t be a surprise if this match goes either way.
Key trends from recent matches
One trend that continues to emerge for Jordan is their continued weakness at Set Pieces. Corner Kicks appear to be their most vulnerable point, and have allowed them to concede nearly all of their tournament goals. In addition, Jordan tends to start their matches with a huge amount of energy and physicality, and can often keep pace with their opponent through the first half. However, as the second half wears down Jordan’s level of play falls significantly.
Maybe it’s because players are more comfortable in the second half.
Argentina recent form
Argentina ‘s last five matches
- Argentina vs Austria 2:0
- Argentina vs Algeria 3:0
- Argentina vs Ecuador 1:0
- Argentina vs Bolivia 3:0
- Argentina vs Peru 2:0
Goals scored and conceded
Argentina has been nearly impenetrable defensively while continuing to maintain a deadly offensive attack once they move forward into the last third of the field. The current world champions have consistently held up well defensively, limiting their group opponents’ ability to create scoring chances close to their eighteen yard box.
Key trends from recent matches
In general, Argentina enters this contest riding a long string of victories. A common thread among their recent contests is that they dominate their opponents right from the beginning of each match. This usually leads to them winning both the First Half & Full Time markets. Additionally, Argentina has developed a consistent pattern of earning clean-sheets due largely to their extremely disciplined middle-third players that effectively choke-off opponents’ counter-attacking efforts before they can really develop.
If he’ll play, all eyes will be on Messi and it might be a goal fest as he’ll be eying the golden boot.
Team news
Jordan team news
Jordanian coach Jamal Sellami has a nearly full-strength roster to choose from for Friday night’s epic contest; there are few injury/suspension issues he needs to worry about. Sellami faces a bigger challenge when it comes to juggling the physical exhaustion of a team that has spent its previous two games chasing the ball after some of the best teams in the world cup.
Argentina team news
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni is expected to use his deep pool of world class players to rest key players in order to keep them sharp for the knockout rounds. Because qualification is all but wrapped up, many fringe players and young developing talent can expect plenty of playing time. Even if scaloni does rotate several key players, he still has a number of top tier players ready to step into roles such as Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez who are each fighting for regular playing time. In the midfield, creative player makers will help provide a steady stream of passes into the attacking players. On defense, Scaloni’s team will attempt to continue their perfect defensive record.
Predicted lineups
Jordan predicted XI
- Jordan probable XI: Abu Laila, Nasib, Al-Arab, Al-Ajalin, Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Ayed, Al-Mardi, Al-Taamari, Olwan, Al-Naimat
Argentina predicted XI
Argentina probable XI: Rulli, Montiel, Otamendi, Martinez, Acuña, Palacios, Paredes, Lo Celso, Dybala, Lautaro, Garnacho
Best betting markets for Jordan vs Argentina
Tip 1
Selecting Argentina to win both halves in the Half-Time/Full-Time market represents our top choice for this matchup. Historically speaking, Argentina tends to settle matches in a hurry and we anticipate they will try and gain control of this contest quickly and then simply manage their efforts in the latter portion of the game.
Tip 2
We feel selecting over 2.5 total goals scored in this contest presents a high probability outcome due to the style of attack employed by both clubs. A long history exists showing that Jordan has struggled defensively versus well-structured attacks. Therefore, it wouldn’t surprise us if this match opened up substantially as the clock ticked on.
The reason is simple – the possibilities included within this market allow for several different types of outcomes including a blowout for the favorite(s), or a high scoring match-up in which both teams create chances.
Tip 3
Choosing Argentina to win to zero represents yet another attractive option for Kenyan punters seeking value. The defensive structure exhibited by La Albiceleste continues to make it extremely difficult for any unknown attacking line to find openings.
Tip 4
Selecting Argentina to win with a -1.5 Asian Handicap is an excellent way to enhance your potential earnings. We firmly believe that the world-champions possess sufficient offensive firepower to win this match by two or more clear goals.
Where to bet on Jordan vs Argentina
Jordan vs Argentina prediction
Best bet
Our top recommendation for this Group j finale is to select Argentina to win both halves of this matchup. Clearly, there is an enormous gap in terms of technical quality, tournament pedigree and overall squad depth between these two footballing nations. Scaloni’s team will desire to close out this Group stage with a statement performance and with even their second string roster consisting of world class talent playing in elite European leagues, they will undoubtedly apply pressure from start to finish.
Correct score prediction
Selecting a final score of 3-0 in favor of Argentina appears to be the most realistic statistically grounded choice for this matchup. The south american nation has demonstrated they have the discipline to completely shut down opponents’ attacks and therefore, securing a clean sheet is extremely likely. Offensively, Argentina possesses the precise passing movement required to break down low defensive blocks at least three times during the course of ninety minutes without needing to stretch themselves before the next round.
Match analysis and verdict
This game promises to be a one-sided affair right from the first whistle as Argentina looks to put on a football clinic in Dallas. The tactical plan for this matchup will feature Argentina dominating possession in the midfield third utilizing short crestpass to pull jordan’s defensive lines out of shape. It is expected that jordan will set up in a collapsed defensive structure in an attempt to limit space in the penalty box and hit on transition, but maintain that level of concentration against elite player movement will be an exhaustion task.
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