Iraq vs Jordan Prediction & Match Preview

• Iraq topped Group D with three wins in three games, bagging eight goals in the process.
• Jordan notched six goals in the inaugural two matches in the tournament.
• Iraq are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Jordan.

Iraq shocked the continent with fabulous performances in the group stage of the 2024 AFC Asian Cup. They topped Group D with a perfect record of three wins in three outings, including the huge Japan scalp in Matchday No 2. They are hoping to translate these high-profile performances into the knockout phase as they take on Jordan on Monday afternoon in the last 16 phase.

Iraq play attractive attacking-minded football under Spanish manager Jesus Casas. All of their three group games saw the Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score pick coming in, including the 3-2 victory over Vietnam in the last round on Wednesday.

Jordan also enjoyed a strong campaign in Group E, despite finishing only third behind Bahrain and Korea Republic. They opened the competition with a 4-0 thumping of Malaysia before holding one of the tournament’s favorites Korea Republic to a 2-2 stalemate in Gameweek 2.

The 0-1 loss to Bahrain somehow ruined the impression but make no mistake this Jordan team should by no means be underestimates. They did lose 1-6 to Japan in a friendly earlier this month but head coach Lhoussaine Ammouta has clearly found a way to lift his team after such a poor performance.

Recent Meetings

• The two sides played each other in a friendly in October last year when they drew 2-2.
• Iraq are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Jordan, managing two wins along the way.
• Both teams were on target in just two of the previous nine head-to-head encounters.

Iraq vs Jordan Prediction

We see big value in backing the Both Teams To Score pick at the attractive 2.00 odds. Both outfits have shown impressive attacking form in the group stage. Each of Iraq’s three outings in Group D saw the Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score bet landing.

Jordan, on the other side, bagged six goals in the opening two matches in the tournament, including two against the likes of Korea Republic.

The alternative pick would be Iraq to win at the 2.15 odds. The Iraqis impressed us big time in the group stage. We are huge fans of their playing style under Spanish manager Jesus Casas. The second-round win over Japan proves their quality. They are also unbeaten in the previous five H2H outings against Jordan.

Steffen Schmidt- January 27, 2024

Iraq vs Jordan Betting Tips

Both Teams Score

OK

	2.00 Odds
	2.00 Odds

Iraq to win

OK

	2.15 Odds
	2.12 Odds

Correct Score: Iraq 2-1

OK

	9.50 Odds
	7.50 Odds