Iraq vs Jordan Prediction: The Lions of Mesopotamia Can Now Envision Reaching The Quarterfinals, A Feat They Haven't Achieved Since 2015

Iraq is set to host Jordan at the Khalifa International Stadium in the round of 16 of the Asian Cup competition. 

Riding on a three-match winning streak in this tournament, Iraq aims to sustain their impressive form by securing a fourth consecutive victory against Jordan, a team they have previously outperformed in their encounters.

Let's have a look at the latest AFC Asian Cup predictions between Iraq vs. Jordan, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Iraq

FIFA Ranking: 63rd

Iraq maintained a flawless record in their group, clinching the top spot in Group D and outsmarting the favorites, Japan, who were anticipated to lead. With nine points accumulated from three matches, it was more than enough to see the Lions of Mesopotamia make their way into the knockout stages for the ninth time in a row.

The Lions of Mesopotamia kicked off the tournament with a comfortable 3-1 win over Indonesia and went on to stun the Asian giants, Japan, with a 2-1 win on match day two. In the final group stage game, they clinched a narrow 3-2 victory against Vietnam courtesy of top goal scorer Aymen Hussein's penalty in the dying minutes of the game. With one defeat in their last seven matches across all competitions (W6), Iraq have typified nothing but consistency and will want to build up on their impressive performance to notch a convincing win in this upcoming encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Hassan; Ali, Natiq, Sulaka, Adnan; Resan, Al-Ammari; Amyn, Bayesh, Jasim; Hussein

Jordan

FIFA Ranking: 87th

Jordan, on the other hand, finished third in their group, comprising table-toppers Bahrain, South Korea, and Malaysia, earning the title of being considered one of the four best-placed teams in the round of 16 of this competition.

Jordan kicked off the tournament with a commanding 4-0 win over Malaysia on match day one before putting up a solid defense to hold South Korea to a 1-1 draw. However, their luck came crashing down in the final group stage game against Bahrain, as an Abdulla Yusuf Helal strike in the 34th minute was enough to see them succumb to a 1-0 defeat. Entering this clash, Jordan have notched just two wins in their last 12 matches across all competitions (L8 D2) and could likely struggle for a favorable outcome in their second consecutive appearance in the knockout stages of this competition.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Abu Laila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Al-Ajalin; Haddad, Sadeh, Ayed, Al-Mardi; Al-Taamari, Al-Naimat, Olwan

Match Facts

• Iraq is currently on a three-match winning streak.
• Jordan have preserved one clean sheet in their last 14 matches across all competitions.
• Iraq averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Jordan averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the past 25 encounters, Iraq has secured victory 12 times, with nine draws, while Jordan has emerged victorious four times.

Expert Betting Tips

Iraq is the better side on paper and is expected to secure a comfortable win against a side they've maintained overt superiority over in past meetings. With two wins in their last five meetings while three ended in stalemates, there's no doubt the Lions of Mesopotamia are favorites to progress to the quarterfinals of this competition. Therefore, we anticipate backing them up in the full-time market, which should surface.

• Full-time Result - Iraq for 2.20
• Home To Win Either Half - Yes for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.01