Jordan vs Morocco Prediction: Can Nashama Break Atlas Lions' Gritty Defense in Arab Cup Final?

The best of Africa faces the best of Asia in the FIFA Arab Cup final on Thursday as Morocco takes on Jordan. Morocco, who entered the tournament as the favourites, are one step away from claiming their second Arab Cup title. Jordan, meanwhile are aiming to claim their first major title in their history. Find out more about the clash from Jordan vs Morocco prediction, Jordan vs Morocco preview, Jordan vs Morocco injuries and Jordan vs Morocco predicted lineups.

Jordan vs Morocco Preview

The Jordan national football team has been the best attacking side at the tournament. Powered by Ali Olwan, who is the highest scorer at the tournament with all four penalties, they are free scoring. However, they will be reeling from the loss of Yazan Al Naimat to a long-term injury in the quarters. They need to be extremely creative in the attack to do what no other side has done at the tournament: score against Morocco. However, Jordan will take plenty of inspiration from their recent form and their best memories at Qatar. After falling in the quarters last time, they already registered their best-ever tournament. The upset against Saudi Arabia sent shockwaves across the world. A solid final performance will give their World Cup credentials a genuine boost.

The Morocco national football team missed a host of regulars coming into this tournament. Despite that, their defence has been watertight. They conceded only once in the tournament, and that too was an own goal in the first half of their group stage opener. The Atlas Lions have beaten every other side convincingly by keeping a clean sheet as well.

The semifinalists of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have made every pre-tournament expectation true. They are aiming to lift their second Arab Cup and prepare in style for the Africa Cup of Nations. Their defence, marshalled by the goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid, will be the key to their chances. Karim El Berkaoui, with three goals, will carry the goalscoring onus alongside midfield lynchpin Mohamed Hrimat. Morocco hasn't lost a single game this year, and they will be eager to extend that run.

Jordan vs Morocco Match Info

Match Name: FIFA Arab Cup, The Final

Stadium Name: Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar

Kickoff Time: 18th December, 2025, 19:00 AST

Jordan Team News

Al Naimat's injury will pose problems for Jordan's setup. However, they will be confident of plugging the hole. The rest of the lineup might remain the same.

Jordan Predicted XI (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Abulaila

Defenders: Smeeri, Nasib, Al Rosan, Al Dahab, Taha

Midfielders: Ersan, Al Rashdan, Ayed, Al Mardi

Forwards: Olwan

Morocco Team News

Morocc have no injury worries and will field their strongest eleven in the finals

Morocco Predicted XI(4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Benabid

Defenders: Boulacsout, Bouftini, Saadane, El Moussaoui

Midfielders: Bach, Hrimat

Forwards: El Berkaoui, Tannane, Zouhzouh; Azaro

Jordan vs Morocco Injuries

There are no major injuries for Morocco. Jordan's Yazan Al Naimat limped off in the quarters and will not be available for the final.

Jordan vs Morocco Prediction

Jordan will enter the game as an underdog against the unbeaten Morocco. Form might be in their favour, but the big game experience is a huge factor in games of this magnitude. The Asian side will have a majority of the ball and look to break down Morocco's defence. Given the title on the line, we might see an edgy encounter where penalties might decide the winner.

SportsDunia's Jordan vs Morocco Prediction: Jordan 1(3)-1(4) Morocco