Match summary

Austria beat tournament debutants Jordan 3-1 at Levi's Stadium. Romano Schmid opened the scoring (21'), Ali Olwan levelled for Jordan (50'), a Yazan Al-Arab own goal put Austria back ahead (76'), and Marko Arnautovic sealed it from the penalty spot with the last kick (90+12'). Austria claim a first World Cup win since 1990. Our forecast — Austria or draw — landed, with the Austrians finding a way past a stubborn debutant.

Group J standings

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Argentina	1	1	0	+3	3
2	Austria	1	1	0	+2	3
3	Jordan	1	0	1	-2	0
4	Algeria	1	0	1	-3	0

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What we predicted before the match

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Austria – Jordan Prediction and Betting Tips

Austria

D W W W

21:00

16 Jun · Tue

Jordan

L L D D L

Kick-off: 21:00 local (16 Jun) · 04:00 UTC Venue: Levi's Stadium Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)

Top forecast + 4 supporting tips

5 picks

Top Pick

1X Austria or draw 60% confidence

3.23odds

Austria's defensive solidity favours them to avoid defeat, while Jordan have leaked goals and are missing forward options through injury.

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Total Team 1 Over: 0.5 74%

Austria over 0.5 goals

1.07 odds

Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 58%

Jordan under 1.5 goals

1.15 odds

Total:Over: 1.5 62%

Over 1.5 goals

1.20 odds

Total:Under: 3.0 60%

Under 3.0 goals

1.73 odds

Austria begin against tournament debutants Jordan, a meeting of an in-form European side and a spirited newcomer enjoying a historic moment. Austria start as clear favourites, but openers against unfamiliar opponents can be awkward, and Jordan have shown they can compete. For Austria, a controlled, professional start is the priority.

Austria in strong form

Austria arrive on a fine run, combining an aggressive pressing identity with a balanced, confident profile under their manager. They defend well as a unit and carry enough attacking quality to break down deeper opponents, and their tournament pedigree outstrips their opponents' here. One creative midfielder is a confirmed absentee, but the squad is otherwise in good health and well drilled in their high-tempo system.

Jordan ambitious but vulnerable

Jordan reach their first World Cup after a memorable run to the Asian Cup final, and they arrive with belief and a clear attacking identity. Recent results have been mixed, however, and they have leaked goals against stronger opposition. They are missing a couple of forward options through injury, which thins their threat, and the step up against organised European pressing represents a major challenge.

Prediction: Austria's solidity should prevail

The teams have never met, so form leads the read. The Austria versus Jordan prediction leans on Austria's defensive solidity and Jordan's leaky recent form, so a draw or Austria win carries value rather than simply backing the favourites. Around it, Austria look likely to register over 0.5, Jordan are tipped to stay under 1.5 against a disciplined defence, the match passing over 1.5 reflects Austria's threat, and the total staying under 3.0 fits a controlled contest.