Tournament: World Cup Qualification AFC
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.05, 14:00
In the first round of AFC World Cup Qualification, Jordan will face Kuwait on September 5, 2024. Jordan, having shown strong form in recent competitions, will be eager to secure a victory against Kuwait, who have struggled in recent matches.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Jordan: Has lost only one of their last 10 matches.
- Kuwait: Has won just one of their last six games.
- Unbeaten Streak: Jordan is unbeaten in their last six games.
- First-Half Performance: Jordan wins the first half in 31% of their matches, while Kuwait wins in 27%.
Possible Line-Ups
Jordan:
- Goalkeeper: Abu-Laila
- Defenders: Al-Mardi, Al-Ajlain, Abu-Arab, Naseeb, Haddad
- Midfielders: Olwan, Al-Rawabdeh, Al-Rashdan, Al-Tamari
- Forward: Al-Naimat
Kuwait:
- Goalkeeper: Abdulghafour
- Defenders: Al-Sani, Ghanam, Al-Hajri, Al-Enezi
- Midfielders: Abujarah, Shehab, Daham, Zaid, Al-Dhafiri
- Forward: Al-Salman
Head-to-Head Matches
In the last twelve encounters between Jordan and Kuwait, Jordan has won twice and Kuwait once in regular time, with most of the other matches ending in draws.
Team Overview and Form
Jordan ("Nashama"):
Jordan has made steady progress in recent years and surprised many at the 2024 Asian Cup by advancing to the final, where they lost 3-1 to Qatar. Along the way, they knocked out formidable opponents like Iraq, Tajikistan, and South Korea. Jordan has continued their good form into the World Cup qualification, winning four matches and finishing at the top of their group.
Kuwait ("The Blues"):
Kuwait has struggled in recent years, failing to qualify for the 2024 Asian Cup. They barely advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification after a difficult campaign, losing to Qatar twice and failing to beat India. However, they managed to secure a crucial win against Afghanistan in their final match, which allowed them to progress.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Jordan: Playing at home, Jordan will look to capitalize on their recent form and dominate possession. With Al-Naimat leading the attack and Al-Tamari pulling the strings in midfield, Jordan will aim for a strong offensive display.
- Kuwait: Kuwait, lacking recent consistency, will need to play a compact defensive game and rely on counter-attacks through Al-Salman to challenge Jordan’s defense.
Betting Prediction
Jordan’s current form and home advantage make them clear favorites in this matchup. A Jordan win with a -1 goal handicap offers solid value at odds of 1.74.
Prediction: Jordan to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds: 1.74).
Copyright Notice:
Datavictory copyrights this specification. No part of this specification may be reproduced in any form or means, without the prior written consent of Datavictory.
Link:
