Austria vs Jordan Predictions

Austria were beaten 2-1 by Turkey at the last-16 stage of Euro 2024, but that’s a misleading record for an excellent side. 

Das Team were close to being the stars of the tournament in Germany two years ago, topping a group containing France, Netherlands and Poland, prior to a mighty unfortunate loss to the Crescent Stars. 

There is plenty of quality in Ralf Rangnick’s squad, with Christoph Baumgartner an excellent forward player and Konrad Laimer and Kevin Danso good defenders, but it’s the clear identity and playing style which sets Austria apart. 

Clearly, the heat in North America is a concern for Das Team’s high-tempo play, but Austria should avoid the worst of the California heat and they have a clear class edge on Jordan. 

Jamal Sellami’s men only managed victories over low-level teams Palestine and Oman in the second round of qualifying and the Chivalrous Ones take a major step-up in grade. 

A low block and defensive solidity will be the key to Jordan’s hopes, but those tactics may be difficult to pull off against an energetic and free-flowing Austrian side. 

Das Team are fancied to win to nil at the Levi’s Stadium.