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World Cup: Jordan vs Algeria – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Jordan and Algeria who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Jordan head into an encounter against Algeria on Tuesday. Played out at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, this is their second of three outings in the group stage at the World Cup.

Following the opening round of the World Cup group matches, Jordan are number three on zero points, while Algeria have zero points as number four. Jordan arrive at this match placed as number 63 in the FIFA world ranking, while Algeria lack behind as number 28 in the world.

Team form: Jordan vs Algeria

Jordan Form

Jordan have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 4-1 by Switzerland, before Colombia ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Austria, who came out 3-1 winners. Jordan won just one of their last 10 internationals, while drawing three of these. They suffered six defeats in this run of matches.

Algeria Form

Algeria won twice in their last three matches as Netherlands were defeated by 0-1, before they beat Bolivia 0-4. Argentina proved too strong, though, and a 3-0 defeat followed. Algeria were able to win seven of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered two defeats as well.

Betting stats and facts for Jordan and Algeria

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Jordan and Algeria. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 5 of the last 6 Jordan matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Jordan matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Algeria matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Algeria matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Algeria matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Algeria matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players in form: Jordan vs Algeria

Ali Iyad Olwan has found the back of the net one times in his previous six games for Jordan; who will surely not mind him striking again on Tuesday. Punters will also be looking for Amine Gouiri to keep up his current streak for Algeria, having scored four in his last six games for his national team.

Betting markets: Jordan vs Algeria

Full-time result

Jordan won only once in their last 10 outings, but they drew three and lost six in this run. Algeria won seven, drew one and lost two of their last 10 games.

Both teams to score

Jordan scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Impressively, Algeria scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Algeria were able to win six of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Jordan’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Algeria’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Jordan vs Algeria

To sum up, the upcoming match between Jordan and Algeria seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this World Cup game.