Jordan vs Palestine Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Jordan vs Palestine Preview

• Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Thursday, 20 March
• Kick-Off Time: 06:15 PM GMT
• Venue: Amman International Stadium

The Jordan vs Palestine match will be played on Thursday, 20 March at the Amman International Stadium. The third-placed team will host the bottom-placed team in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Palestine has been playing their home games in Jordan due to the ongoing war with Israel so Jordan may not have a normal home advantage as the two teams face each other this week. Jordan has been steady in the qualifiers so far as they have won two games , drawn three matches and lost just once, with nine points on the board they are sitting at the ninth spot. Under the management of former Morocco international, Jamal Sellami have played really well and they are one of the best teams in Asia. They now face a Palestine side that is destined for elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification at home. Jordan are clear favourites to win this match but they will have to be at their best to not face any upset.

This is the first time Palestine has made it to the third round of qualifying, and the Knights have not won any of their six matches playing in this phase. Palestine has appointed their former U-23 head coach Abu Jazar to lead the main team and surely he is under a lot of pressure now. Their only triumph against the Jordanians came when these teams first met in the 1976 Pan Arab Games, with the Palestinians coming away with a narrow 2-1 win on that occasion. They will look to do the same on Thursday but they will have to be at their best to at least get a point. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Jordan Team News

Jordan will be missing striker Ali Owan for this clash as he is recovering from a sprained ankle. A lot of new faces have also been added to the squad and surely the coaching staff will look to test them in these fixtures. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.

Palestine Team News

Similarly for Palestine, a lot of new players are added to the squad and they will be looking to get their first international cap for the upcoming clash. All the players are fit and will be available for the match.

Jordan vs Palestine Predicted Lineups

Jordan Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Abulaila

Defenders: Nasib, Al-Arab, Abdulnadi

Midfielders: Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Sadeh, Abu Taha

Forwards: Musa Al-Tamari, Al-Naimat, Al-Mardi

Palestine Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Hamadeh

Defenders: Al-Battat, Termanini, Hamed, Khalil

Midfielders: Kharoub, Sawafta, Jaber, Kaied

Forwards: Qunbar, Dabbagh

Jordan vs Palestine Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have played 12 games against each other, in which Jordan won six matches, five ended in draws and one match was won by Palestine. In the last five fixtures, Jordan won three games and two matches ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Jordan vs Palestine

Musa Al-Tamari (Jordan)

What makes him stand out is his dribbling and ball-carrying ability. His close control and agility mean that he can easily find his way out of tight spaces before driving forward with the ball and creating danger. With an abundance of pace, he maintains firm control while dribbling at full speed, deftly navigating challenges. He is the main outlet when Jordan goes for counterattacks. On either flank, he is just as devastating, his strong technical ability makes him dangerous regardless of the angle. Al-Taamari's qualities make him a valuable player to have, regardless of the tactical approach or setup. His influence in Jordan is huge and surely he will be the biggest threat to the away team. This season he has played only five games for Rennes in Ligue 1.

Yaser Hamed (Palestine)

He was born in Spain and played his youth career in Spain, after a few years in his professional career he made a switch to play for Asian Clubs as he played in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and India. Till now he has played 22 games for his national team and is a regular starter for them. He is a strong and technically good center-back who is really good in aerial duels as well. Surely against Jordan, he will be a big threat in set pieces. He has scored some good goals for his club and national team which shows his attacking contributions. Surely the Palestine defence will be tested against Jordan as the home team has some of the best attacking players. He will have to be at his best to help his team get a good result.

Jordan vs Palestine Prediction

Jordan has been the dominating side in this fixture and the quality of the players they have is among the best in Asia. Despite all the problems going on in Palestine, they can play football and surely during these difficult times, they will look to make their fans happy for sure. This will be an exciting clash for sure but most probably the home team will win.

Predicted Score: Jordan 3-1 Palestine

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