World Cup newcomers Jordan can do little to stop a superior Austrian side when the teams meet at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Let's put it this way: if Jordan get anything out of this game, it will be the biggest surprise of the tournament so far. Austria should use this match to fine-tune their game ahead of clashes with Argentina and Algeria.
Here are my Austria vs. Jordan predictions and World Cup picks for Wednesday, June 17, as the kickoff is scheduled for midnight ET.
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Who will win Austria vs Jordan: Austria -1.5 (+110)
This return from Kalshi is excellent value, and I'm not going to pass it up. Jordan's first-ever appearance at a World Cup is expected to generate plenty of excitement back home, but it will also expose the significant gap in quality between the two sides.
Austria have won six of their last eight competitive matches. In the friendlies they played after securing qualification, they also looked difficult to break down, beating fellow World Cup participants Ghana 5-1, South Korea 1-0, and Tunisia 1-0.
Jordan, meanwhile, struggled to find form, scoring just once across two friendlies this summer. They suffered a 4-1 defeat to Switzerland and a 2-0 loss to Colombia, leaving many questions unanswered about their true level.
The experience and quality of Austria's star players, David Alaba, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, and Marko Arnautovic, put them comfortably above Jordan. I'm expecting them to kick off their World Cup campaign with a convincing performance in Santa Clara tonight.
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Austria vs Jordan Over/Under Pick: Over 2.5 (-118)
When given the opportunity, Austria are ruthless in front of the goal. Ralf Rangnick's men show little mercy to weaker opponents, as they demonstrated against San Marino in the European qualifiers, winning 10-0.
The friendly against Ghana at the end of March provides another example. Austria ran out 5-1 winners against the Black Stars. My point is that when they sense vulnerability, the Austrians are difficult to stop.
Jordan struggled against Switzerland, who scored four goals against them less than three weeks ago. I'd compare Austria's attacking firepower to that of the Swiss. I expect plenty of goals in this match, and I'll be backing Over 2.5 goals.
Austria vs Jordan projected lineup
Austria (4-2-3-1): Schlager, Laimer, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene, Seiwald, Schlager, Schmid, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch, Arnautovic.
Jordan (3-4-3): Abulaila, Arab, Obaid, Nasib, Haddad, Rashdan, Rawabdeh, Taha, Tamari, Olwan, Fakhoury.
Austria vs Jordan injuries
Austria: None.
Jordan: None.
Austria vs Jordan weather
No chance it rains and a temperature of 29°c throughout the event.
Austria vs Jordan odds
| Austria | Jordan | |
|---|---|---|
| -270 | Moneyline | +809 |
| +456 | Draw | +456 |
| Over 2.5 (-133) | Total | Under 2.5 (+127) |
Odds courtesy of Kalshi.
How to watch Austria vs Jordan
Check out FIFA's official 2026 World Cup website for more information.
| Location | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Time | 12 a.m. ET |
| TV | FS1 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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