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September 9 2024, 19:14 · Alex Sarwar

Palestine vs Jordan Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) | Group B

Palestine vs Jordan Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) | Group B

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Both Palestine and Jordan picked up a point this past Thursday following draws against South Korea and Kuwait respectively, although Jordan will be devastated after being denied victory following a stoppage time penalty.

KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: UK – 3:00pm / US ET – 10:00am / US PT – 7:00am

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

PALESTINE PREVIEW: PALESTINE HOLD ON FOR PRICELESS POINT IN SEOUL

Palestine put in a superb defensive showing to shut out Korea Republic away from home and come away with a 0-0 draw. Most expected Korea Republic, especially on home turf to comfortably emerge victorious and perhaps they should have, with 76% possession and a whopping 16 shots on goal. However, they could not find a way past a resolute Palestine.

Momentum can prove a huge leveller in football and if Palestine defend as well as they did last time out and they’ll see no reason why they can’t go one step further and grab a win against Jordan in Kuala Lumper.

JORDAN PREVIEW: LATE SPOT KICK FORCES JORDAN TO SETTLE FOR DRAW

It looked like Jordan were all set for three points to open up their round three group stage campaign against Kuwait, but a late twist saw them left disconsolate come full time. With the score at 1-0, a penalty awarded to Kuwait two minutes into second half stoppage time was converted, levelling things and leaving both sides with a point.

For Jordan, the onus is on them to close games out, especially when taking the lead. Whether that be by shutting things down defensively, or going on to add more goals, giving the opposition no chance of coming back.

PALESTINE TEAM NEWS: WARDA PUSHING FOR STARTING BERTH OVER CANTILLANA

PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Hamada; Al Battat, Termanini, Hamed, Saldana; Warda, Jaber, Kharoub, Seyam; Dabbagh, Abou Ali

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE: Haye (Injured)

JORDAN TEAM NEWS: INJURY CONCERNS OVER AL-TAAMARI AND JALBOUSH

PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Abulaila; Nasib, Alarab, Abu Dahab; Al-Mardi, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Ali Hasheesh; Al-Taamari, Olwan, Al-Naimat

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE: Abu Jalboush (Injured), Al-Taamari (Injured)

PALESTINE VS JORDAN PREDICTION

Goals across the entirety of Group B has been hard to come by so far with the first round of group stage fixtures having seen under 2.5 goals scored in all three games. The stakes remain extremely high in this qualification group matches with every point absolutely vital. It would be no surprise to see both these sides prioritise defensive stability and not take many risks.

Therefore, a cagey affair may well be on the cards and chances could be few and far between, so the shrewd move to make would be backing another contest in Group B that sees under 2.5 goals scored over the course of 90 minutes.

PALESTINE VS JORDAN TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS