Austria vs Jordan Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Tuesday, June 16th
Austria and tournament debutants Jordan prepare to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign. Read our full lineups, team news, and Austria vs. Jordan prediction for Tuesday night at Levi's Stadium in California.
OC Staff - June 16, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadAustria vs Jordan Prediction: Can Austria Overpower Jordan in World Cup Opener on Tuesday Night's Late Slate?
Austria and tournament debutants Jordan prepare to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign, with both nations eager to make a strong start in a group where they currently sit level on zero points. This highly anticipated fixture is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 17th June 2026, with kick-off set for 04:00 UTC.
Austria vs Jordan Form
The hosts head into this tournament in fine spirits. Although their last scheduled friendly against Guatemala was cancelled, their previous outing resulted in a solid 1-0 victory over Tunisia. The home team has been in impressive form of late, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches, a run that features a commanding 5-1 win over Ghana and a disciplined 1-0 triumph against the Republic of Korea.
In contrast, the visitors have found wins hard to come by recently. Their last match ended in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia, extending their winless run to six matches. Despite this dry spell, the away side has deliberately tested themselves against formidable opponents like Switzerland and Costa Rica to prepare for the grand stage.
Austria vs Jordan Head to Head
This opening group stage fixture will make history, as it is the first time these two nations have ever faced each other in a competitive match. Given that the visitors are making their debut in the tournament, the lack of historical meetings adds an element of unpredictability to the tie.
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Austria vs. Jordan Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET
- Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- How to Watch: FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
Austria vs Jordan Probable Lineups
Austria (4-2-3-1): Schlager; Mwene, Alaba, Lienhart, Laimer; Schlager, Seiwald; Gregoritsch, Sabitzer, Schmid; Arnautovic
Jordan (3-4-3): Abulaila; Nasib, Obaid, Arab; Taha, Rawabdeh, Rashdan, Haddad; Fakhoury, Olwan, Tamari
Austria vs Jordan Team News
The hosts have a couple of selection headaches to resolve, as Florian Grillitsch and Patrick Wimmer are both rated as doubts to start this opening match. Meanwhile, the visitors are in a much healthier position, reporting no injury concerns whatsoever as they prepare for their historic bow.
Prediction: Austria 1-0 Jordan
While the excitement surrounding the debutants will be sky-high, the hosts possess the tactical maturity and tournament experience to control this fixture. The home side's defensive organization, marshalled by Alaba and Lienhart, should prove difficult to break down for an away side that has failed to score in three of their last five matches. With the hosts showing they can efficiently grind out results, a controlled performance should see them secure a narrow victory.
Best Bet: Austria to Win to Nil (+105) Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
Given the hosts' defensive solidity and the visitors' recent struggles in front of goal—failing to score against both Colombia and Mali—backing a clean sheet for the European side is a sensible angle.
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