Russia vs Jordan Prediction and Betting Tips | September 4th 2025

Russia take on Jordan in a friendly matchup at the Otkritie Bank Arena on Thursday. Both sides head into the midweek clash off the back of contrasting results, with Jamal Sellami’s men suffering a narrow defeat against Iraq in the World Cup qualifiers.

Russia turned in another dominant team display last time out as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Belarus at the National Football Stadium on June 10.

Valeriy Karpin’s side have now gone 13 consecutive matches without defeat across the last two years, a run stretching back to a 2-1 loss against Egypt Under-23 in September 2023.

Russia, who are currently 35th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, will close out September’s international break schedule with a visit to the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium to face Qatar.

Meanwhile, Jordan brought their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign to an end last time out when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Iraq at the Amman International Stadium.

However, a run of four wins and four draws from the previous nine qualifying matches meant the loss to Iraq mattered little as Sellami’s men clinched second spot in Group B with 16 points from 10 games to guarantee a first-ever appearance in the World Cup next year.

Jordan have been involved in two friendly matches this year, playing out a goalless draw with Uzbekistan on January 27 before losing 2-0 at the hands of Saudi Arabia on May 30.

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Russia vs Jordan Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• This will be the first-ever meeting between Russia and Jordan, and both sides will be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
• Jordan are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions, picking up three wins and five draws since October 2024.
• Russia are on a run of 13 consecutive games without defeat, picking up 10 wins and three draws since the 2-1 loss against Egypt U23 in September 2023.
• Jordan have failed to win four of their most recent five friendly matches, losing twice and claiming two draws since January 2024.

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Russia vs Jordan Prediction

Jordan enjoyed a stellar qualifying campaign to secure a first-ever ticket to the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, showing they have what it takes to compete against the very best nations. However, Russia have been near impenetrable in their friendly outings since their competitive ban and we are backing them to come out on top at the Otkritie Bank Arena.

Prediction: Russia 2-1 Jordan

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Russia vs Jordan Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Russia to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in nine of Russia’s last 10 games)

Tip 3: First to score - Russia (Karpin’s men have netted the opening goal in their last 10 outings)