Jordan 1–2 Algeria
Algeria backed up their xG edge (1.89–0.63 xG), winning 1–2.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Jordan vs Algeria?
- Algeria won 2–1. The xG was Jordan 0.63, Algeria 1.89.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Jordan vs Algeria?
- Algeria had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.89–0.63 and winning 2–1.
- Fair resultWas Jordan 1–2 Algeria fair by xG?
- Yes. Algeria won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Algeria turned a clear xG edge (1.89–0.63) into the full three points, finishing with 2.23 xPts (Δ +0.77).
- Ranking contextWas Jordan 1–2 Algeria a published FIFA ranking upset?
- No. Jordan entered 42nd of 48 in the World Cup field; Algeria entered 25th of 48. The higher-ranked side got the result and had the stronger xG profile, 1.89–0.63.
| Score | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Jordan 0.63 · Algeria 1.89 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Jordan 0.56 · Algeria 2.23 |
| Stage | Group J |
| Published FIFA rank | Jordan FIFA #63 (42nd of 48) · Algeria FIFA #28 (25th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Jordan vs Algeria?
Algeria created the better chances — 1.89–0.63 xG, an edge of 1.26. And Algeria duly won 2–1, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Jordan earned 0.56 and Algeria 2.23 from this game; the actual return was 0 and 3 (Δ -0.56 for Jordan, +0.77 for Algeria).
Was Jordan lucky or unlucky?
Jordan were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.63 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 1.89 xGA). On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.56).
Was Algeria lucky or unlucky?
Algeria were about on script in attack — 2 from 1.89 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.63 xGA). A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +0.77).
What Jordan 1–2 Algeria means for Group J
Jordan sit 4th in Group J on 0 points (1.62 xPts, Δ -1.62); Algeria sit 3rd on 4 points (4.31 xPts, Δ -0.31). See the full Group J table →
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