Iraq vs Jordan Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Second plays third in Group B as Jordan travel to Iraq, knowing that victory further cements their place in the automatic qualification places, whilst defeat will see them overtaken by their opponents.

Kick-off date/time: Thursday November 14th 2024: UK – 4:15pm / US ET – 12:15pm / US PT – 9:15am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Iraq Preview: On wrong end of Korea Republic thriller 

Iraq losing 4-3 to Korea Republic last time out has seen them lose their spot in the top two of Group B as it stands, with Jordan taking their spot on goal difference. Their opponents here have scored double the amount of goals and this is something Iraq need to rectify moving forward, so expect an ultra-attacking style of play in this next game.

Jordan Preview: Oman thrashing sees them leap into top two

Jordan took full advantage of Iraq losing against Korea Republic with a resounding 4-0 hammering of Oman. Three of those goals came in the second half, underlining the high fitness levels of the visitors, which could yet prove crucial in Basra. Only table toppers Korea Republic have matched the number of goals scored by Jordan so far in Group B.

Iraq Team News: Ipswich’s Ali Al-Hamadi pushing for a start, whilst Zidane Iqbal could also feature.

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Hasan; Ali Faez, Sulaka, Tahseen, Doski; Yehia, Al-Ammari; Bayesh, Al Hamadi, Yasin; Hussein

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Jordan Team News: Same team that thrashed Oman expected for the visitors

PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Abulaila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Abualnadi; Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Abu Taha; Olwan, Al-Naimat, Al-Mardi

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Key Stats

• Iraq have won their last six World Cup qualifying matches in Iraq. Since a 2-0 defeat against Jordan in September 2011.
• Iraq have lost only one of their previous ten World Cup qualifying matches against Jordan (W7 D2). The only loss was a 2-0 home defeat in September 2011.
• Iraq have kept six clean sheets in their last nine World Cup qualifying matches in Iraq.
• Iraq’s 3-2 defeat against Korea Republic on 15 October 2024 is their only defeat in their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches (W9 D3).
• Jordan have won six of their last eight World Cup qualifying matches (D1 L1).
• Jordan have won their last three World Cup qualifying matches away from home.

Iraq vs Jordan Prediction

Whilst Iraq boasts a formidable home record and positive results historically against Jordan, the visiting side are in good form and confidence within their squad is high. Both teams are locked together in the group stage and are unlikely to approach this game reservedly with such a high prize for the winner. With that in mind, expect an exciting contest between two good teams capable of creating plenty of opportunities between them. Regardless of the final outcome, over 2.5 goals scored should be on the cards.

Iraq vs Jordan Tip: Over 2.5 goals