Algeria enter this rare all-Arab World Cup clash as strong functional favorites. Possessing extensive international tournament pedigree, their depth—anchored by Riyad Mahrez's creative output—provides a distinct technical advantage over a debuting Jordan squad. While Jordan's tactical structure under Jamal Sellami focuses heavily on quick counters utilizing Mousa Al-Taamari and clinical distribution to Ali Olwan, structural deficits in central defensive tracking present exploitable targets. Bookmaker odds strongly backing Algeria at -199 reflect the historical and statistical delta between the two setups. Expect Jordan to park a dense block early on, but Algeria's elite wing rotations should yield a breakthrough before the hour mark. Our pick: Algeria controls tempo and seals a 2-0 victory.