Austria and Jordan are set to kick off Wednesday’s World Cup slate with a midnight start time on the East Coast, though it will be a much more manageable 9 p.m. local start in California on Tuesday night.
Neither nation is particularly familiar with the World Cup stage. Austria is making its eighth appearance in the tournament and its first since 1998, with its best finish coming in 1954 when it placed third. Jordan, meanwhile, is making its World Cup debut in 2026.
Austria has been playing excellent soccer over the past year, posting a 9-1-1 record since June 2025 and remaining unbeaten since a 1-0 loss to Romania on Oct. 12. Jordan, on the other hand, has not won a match since Sept. 9, going 0-3-5 over its last eight matches.
Austria vs. Jordan Current Odds
It may not be the highest-profile matchup of the tournament, but Austria enters in much better form and is listed as a sizable favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
- Austria: -275
- Jordan: +750
- Draw/Tie: +400
Austria vs. Jordan Picks & Predictions for June 17
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Austria vs. Jordan Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals
At first glance, you might think this best bet is tied to the midnight start time on the East Coast. However, with a 9 p.m. local kickoff in Santa Clara, fatigue or sluggishness should not be a major factor. Instead, the reasoning behind this pick is rooted in recent offensive production.
Austria scored five goals against Ghana in an international friendly on March 27, but it has scored just one goal in each of its last two matches, both of which ended in 1-0 victories. Jordan has also struggled to generate offense, getting shut out by Colombia on June 7 and falling 4-1 to Switzerland on May 31.
With both teams finding goals hard to come by in recent matches, this contest could ultimately come down to defensive organization and goalkeeping performances. If that trend continues, the Under 2.5 Goals market has a solid chance of cashing.
- Austria vs. Jordan Game Prop Pick for June 17: Under 2.5 Goals (+100)
Popular Props for Austria vs. Jordan
Mousa Al-Tamari is the only Jordan player to crack the top 10 most-bet player props for this Group J matchup, meaning Austria players are drawing the majority of the action:
- Marko ArnautoviÄ – Anytime Goalscorer
- Marcel Sabitzer – To Score or Assist
- Mousa Al-Tamari – Shots Over 1.5
Austria & Jordan Group J Winner Odds
Lionel Messi and Argentina are the favorites to win Group J, but Austria owns the second-best odds in the group. Jordan, meanwhile, has the longest odds among the four nations:
- Austria to win Group J: +350
- Jordan to win Group J: +5000
Austria & Jordan World Cup Winner Odds
Neither Austria nor Jordan is among the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. In fact, Jordan is tied for the longest odds to lift the trophy, while Austria remains a respectable long shot, tied for the 12th-best odds on the board:
- Austria to win the World Cup: +10000
- Jordan to win the World Cup: +250000
Austria vs. Jordan Match Info
- š Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- š Date: Wednesday, June 17
- ā° Start Time: 12:00 AM ET
- šŗ Where to Watch: FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
- š Stage: World Cup Group Stage
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