Qatar vs Jordan - AFC Asian Cup Final: H2H, Key Stats, & Prediction!

AFC Asian Cup 2023's surprise package Jordan will face hosts and defending champions Qatar in a much-anticipated final tonight. Which nation will claim continental glory?

Head-to-Head Stats:

In the 22 encounters between the two nations, Qatar has claimed victory in 12 matches, while Jordan secured victory in 5. Additionally, 5 matches between the two sides ended in a draw.

Key Stats:

• Qatar are currently ranked 58th in the FIFA rankings whereas Jordan are ranked 87th in the FIFA rankings

• In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Jordan have won 4 games, drawn once, and lost one game

• In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Qatar have won all their 6 games. However, their victory against Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals was on penalties

• Akram Afif is Qatar's highest scorer in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup with 5 goals so far

• Bahrain's highest scorers in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup are Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari with three goals each

Author's Prediction: Qatar 2-1 Jordan

Playing at home, defending Asian Cup champions Qatar will be heavy favourites against Jordan. However if Jordan score first, the pressure would massively increase on the hosts as they would have maximum support playing at the Lusail Stadium.