SportsMall Tuesday's World Cup Qualifiers – including previews, predictions, team news and possible lineups for the Asian clash between Jordan and Oman.
Jordan And Oman AFC is set to face off in Group B of FIFA World Cup In the third qualifying round on Tuesday, both teams will be looking to close the gap between the top two in the group.
The hosts are third with four points from their first three matches, while the visitors are fourth with three points from their opening three matches.
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Jordan made a positive start in Group B of the third qualifying round as they look to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.
Jordan easily progressed to the third round, topping their second-round group with Saudi Arabia on 13 points, but with a superior goal difference.
They opened the third round with a disappointing draw against Kuwait, equalizing in the 92nd minute after taking a 14th-minute lead, but bounced back with a comfortable 3-1 win over Palestine.
Jamal ChellamiIn charge since June 2024, Jordan suffered his first defeat as manager as they were bested by South Korea last time out, resulting in the Chivalrous Ones dropping from second to third in Group B.
Chellami will be keen to bounce back with a key win against fourth-placed Oman on Tuesday as Jordan aim to improve their chances of qualifying for at least a fourth qualifying round by finishing in the top four.
Oman are similarly aiming to qualify for their first World Cup tournament, and they advanced to the third round after topping their second round group.
They recorded 13 points from four wins, one draw and one defeat in that group, booking their place in the third round ahead of Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia and Chinese Taipei.
Oman failed to replicate that form in their opening two third-round matches, losing 1-0 to Iraq and 3-1 to South Korea, results that led to the sacking of the former manager. Jaroslav Silhavi.
Rashid Jafar Taking charge during the third day of the tournament, and the new boss certainly got a tune out of his players as Oman ran out 4-0 winners against Kuwait, lifting them to fourth place in the points table.
Jafar will expect more from his team when they face Jordan on Tuesday, climbing the rankings and moving closer to a historic first World Cup appearance.
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Although they lost 2-0 to South Korea in their last game, Jordan created many chances and posed a constant threat throughout the game, which could lead to Chellami fielding a similar line-up in this game.
Nisar Al Rashtan The pick came after a particularly poor performance in that match, including a flagging error that led to a South Korea goal, meaning Cellami could be his replacement.
For Oman, Arshad Al Alawi The midfielder returned to the squad for the win against Kuwait after being suspended for a red card against Iraq, and the midfielder is expected to retain his place in the starting XI for this match.
Goal scorers Abd al-Rahman al-Mushaifri (two) and Muhsen Al Ghazani (One) Both are likely to be in the team Abdullah FawazThe fourth batsman who comes off the bench may come into the starting side.
Jordan Possible Starting Lineup:
Abulaila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Dahab; Hadad, Sade, Al-Rawabdeh, Hashish; Al Mardi, Taha; Olwan
Oman Probable Starting Lineup:
Al-Muqaini; Al Hardi, Al-Qami, Al-Musalami, Al Busaidi; Al-Yahmadi, Al-Saadi, Al-Alawi, Al-Mushaifri; Fawaz, Al Ghazani
We say: Jordan 1-1 Oman
Although Jordan are favorites to win, Oman go into this match with renewed confidence following their 4-0 win, making them a formidable opponent, leading to hope that this match will end in a draw.
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