Austria vs. Jordan Prediction, Lineups for World Cup 2026

Austria and Jordan are set to meet in their 2026 World Cup opener from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday, June 17. The Group J match starts at 12:00 a.m. ET and will be televised on FS1 and Telemundo.

Austria is a big favorite, possessing a 76.3% implied chance to win (1.31x payout on PrizePicks) to gain an all-important 3 points vs. Jordan (7.14x to win) in this clash. Jordan is currently expected to finish last in Group J.

With Argentina looming, a win is critical here for advancing to the knockout stage.

Below, we’ll break down our Austria vs. Jordan prediction and expert picks for the World Cup 2026 match, including the spread, total goals, and more for PrizePicks.

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Austria vs. Jordan World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Total Goals – Wednesday, June 17

How to watch Austria vs. Jordan: FS1 & Fox One (English) | Telemundo & Peacock (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 am ET

Stadium: Levi Stadium, Santa Clara, California. 

Group: Group J

For both sides, this World Cup opener holds historic significance in their histories. For Austria, it’s their first World Cup since 1998 after a solid qualifying run. Jordan is making their first World Cup appearance ever.

This World Cup match boils down to manager Ralf Rangnick’s ability to play his press vs. Jordan (Gegenpressing). Forcing a high turnover rate could lead to goals in bunches, as Jordan allowed 12 goals in AFCON qualification.

Austria’s midfield clogs the center, allowing their wingers and left-backs to move into positions that can compromise Jordan’s defense.

For Jordan, it is about using their counterattack while employing a compact, low-block defense.  The key for Jamie Sellani’s scheme will be to keep the game scoreless and frustrate Austria.

F Mousa Al-Taamari is vital to receiving longer passes from deep. If Al-Taamari can draw attention to the center backs, Jordan could find their share of scoring chances.

Again, the press is paramount for both teams. Austria should employ it effectively, and Jordan must avoid mistakes from that pressure.

Austria vs. Jordan: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Wednesday, June 17

Austria enters Wednesday’s game as the favorites to win their World Cup opener, returning a 1.31x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Meanwhile, Jordan aims for the upset or a draw.

Here are the full World Cup payouts for the Austria vs. Jordan match on PrizePicks Team Picks.

• Winner Payout: Austria – 1.31x | Tie – 4.76x | Jordan – 7.14x
• Spread: Austria -1.5 (1.96x Payout) 
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over – 1.66x) (Under 2.12x)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes 2.04x | No 1.72x

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions like Both Teams To Score. A 2.04x payout returns $204 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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Austria vs. Jordan Prediction on Winner for World Cup 2026 

Here are the key stats and trends for Austria vs. Jordan to know before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.

• In his World Cup power rankings, PrizePicks' Jason Ence ranks Jordan as the 39th-ranked side, while Austria comes in at 33rd.
• Austria did take care of business by winning their last three Friendly matches. Their most impressive match was on March 27, when they scored five times against Ghana in a 5-1 triumph.
• The 5 goals vs. Ghana were a team effort, with five different goal scorers highlighted by a 4-goal second-half outburst. 
• Austria’s defense hasn't conceded more than 1 goal in any qualification or friendly leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
• Austria will concede space on the wings, and if Jordan is to generate chances, it will need to come from quick midfield transition.   
• Jordan’s defense can be a liability. See their 4-1 loss on May 31 to Switzerland; the 3 goals they gave up in 27 minutes revealed a group that can concede chances.
• Overall, in four friendlies, Jordan (0-2-2) conceded 10 goals in 4 matches, including 4 to Switzerland and 2 to Colombia. A March 27 match saw them squander a late 2-0 lead in minutes to Costa Rica.
• Jordan’s deviation against non-AFCON and Asian competition is significant. Their propensity to concede low-cutback scoring chances was hard to ignore, according to SofaScore (especially against Nigeria).

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Austria vs. Jordan Lineups for World Cup 2026 – 6/17/26

Here are the projected Austria vs. Jordan lineups for today's Group J match. Lineups are unofficial and based on historical data.

Austria Lineup vs. Jordan Today

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1 (will switch to 4-2-2-2)

• Goalkeeper: Patrick Pentz
• Defense: Stefan Posch (RB), Kevin Danso (CB), Philipp Lienhart (CB), Philipp Mwene (LB)
• Defensive Midfield: Nicolas Seiwald, Konrad Laimer
• Attacking Midfield/Wing: Marcel Sabitzer (LW), Christoph Baumgartner (CW), Romano Schmid (RW)
• Forwards: Michael Gregoritsch (ST)

Jordan Lineup vs. Austria Today

Projected Formation: 5-3-2 

• Goalkeeper: Yazeed Abulaila
• Defense: Abdallah Nasib (CB), Yazan Al-Arab (CB), Mohammad Abu Al Nadi (CB), Ehsan Haddad (RWB), Mohannad Abu Taha (LWB)
• Midfield: Nizar Al-Rashdan (CM), Noor Al-Rawabdeh (CM), Mahmoud Al-Mardi (AM/LCM)
• Forwards: Mousa Al-Tamari (ST/RW), Ali Olwan (ST)

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Jordan’s Al-Tamari will be key, as will how long their players can stay in that 5-3-2 cohesively. Austria holds advantages at every technical position and has better form in competition. 

Austria’s press expects to be a difference-maker from both a goal-scoring and defensive perspective. Jordan really could get pressured into mistakes early, and a goal would change the game dramatically.

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