Iraq are a team in form while Jordan advanced as one of the best four best third-placed sides following the conclusion of the group stage.
\nUnbeaten Iraq
\nIraq are undefeated in their last five meetings with Jordan (W2 D3) and won 1-0 in their only previous encounter at the AFC Asian Cup (2015 group stage).<\/p>\n
Looking to maintain momentum
\nIraq have won their last three games in a row at the AFC Asian Cup \u2013 their longest ever winning streak at the tournament \u2013 but are winless in five knockout games at the tournament since defeating Saudia Arabia 1-0 in the final of the 2007 edition.<\/p>\n
Jordan’s knockout stage blues
\nThis will be Jordan\u2019s fourth knockout game at the AFC Asian Cup having lost all three of their previous attempts including two defeats on penalties; though, they have scored exactly one goal in each of their three previous post-group games at the tournament.<\/p>\n
On fire
\nIraq’s Aymen Hussein has scored five goals so far at Qatar 2023, two more than any other player; indeed, it is the most goals by an Iraq player at a single edition of the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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