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Austria 31 Jordan
16 Jun · Tue · Levi's Stadium
Our top forecastAustria or draw
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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

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1Argentina3300+79
2Austria311104
3Algeria3111-24
4Jordan3003-50
What we predicted before the match
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Austria – Jordan Prediction and Betting Tips

Austria national football team logo
Austria
D W W W
vs
21:00
16 Jun · Tue
Jordan national football team logo
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
1.14odds

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.
Austria — recent matches
11 Jun 2026 Guatemala 0 — 0 D
01 Jun 2026 Tunisia 1 — 0 W
31 Mar 2026 South Korea 1 — 0 W
27 Mar 2026 Ghana 5 — 1 W
Limited recent international matches
Jordan — recent matches
07 Jun 2026 Colombia 0 — 2 L
31 May 2026 Switzerland 1 — 4 L
31 Mar 2026 Nigeria 2 — 2 D
27 Mar 2026 Costa Rica 2 — 2 D
10 Jun 2025 Iraq 0 — 1 L

H2H

These sides have not met at senior level.

Key Players

Austria
Marcel Sabitzer CM Dortmund · 80+ caps · 14 G · Captain
David Alaba CB Real Madrid · 100+ caps
Konrad Laimer CDM Bayern · 35+ caps
Marko Arnautović ST Inter · 110+ caps · 36 G
Jordan
Yazan Al-Naimat ST Al-Ahli · 40+ caps · 15 G
Mousa Al-Taamari AM Montpellier · 50+ caps
Yazan Al-Arab CB Al-Faisaly · Captain
Nour Al-Rawabdeh GK Al-Hussein

Injuries

Austria
David Alaba Knee recovery Doubtful
Jordan
None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: Levi's Stadium
Capacity: 68,500
Levi's is notorious for sun exposure — afternoon kick-offs bake the pitch and sap legs, so timing and rotation matter.
Weather: Mid-June Bay Area: warm and sunny, ~26–30°C in daytime.

Suspensions

Austria
None reported
Jordan
None reported

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