Jordan vs Philippines Prediction 28 August 2026
🏀 Jordan are set to host the Philippines in a World Cup qualifier featuring two teams on opposite ends of the Group E standings. Jordan remain firmly in the top three and look to solidify their place among the group’s elite, while the Philippines sit next-to-last and are searching for consistency after a string of disappointing results. It’s all the more surprising, then, to see the visitors enter this contest as the bookmakers’ favorites.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Jordan and Philippines:
- played 7 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 2 for today's home team and 5 for the guests;
- the home team averages 74.14 points per match, the guests - 76.86;
- average total match points - 151.
The last confrontation took place on 06 October 2023 at the venue of Jordan and ended with a score of 60:70.
Head-to-head statistics Jordan - Philippines
Jordan Team Overview
Jordan come into this fixture in impressive form, boasting five wins and just one defeat in World Cup qualifying. The team have been playing high-scoring basketball, averaging 85.0 points per game. In the previous round, they cruised past Iraq with a dominant 106-67 victory. The key weapon for Jordan is naturalized guard Harris, who averages 27.0 points per game. Veteran center Al-Dwairi anchors the frontcourt with 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest, while Abu Hawwas and Ibrahim consistently orchestrate the offense. The blend of Harris’s athletic drives and Al-Dwairi’s physical presence in the paint has helped Jordan convert a remarkable 59.2% of their field goal attempts.
Match Results: Jordan
Philippines Team Overview
The Philippines have advanced to the second round of qualification with a record of two wins and four losses. The team are coming off a string of defeats, including a heavy 49-92 blowout at the hands of Australia, and are in desperate need of victories to keep their World Cup hopes alive. On average, the Filipinos put up 77.5 points per game. Naturalized veteran Brownlee (14.2 points), Ramos (13.5 points), and center Fajardo remain key contributors for the squad. But the biggest boost for Filipino fans is the presence of star center and potential NBA prospect Kai Sotto, whose return should offset the likely absence of Clarkson. Nevertheless, the team continue to struggle with inconsistent three-point shooting converting just 25.9% from beyond the arc which could prove costly against Jordan.
Match Results: Philippines
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 3;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 36.14;
- Today's home team averages 19.14, while the visitors average 17.
First Quarter Stats: Jordan (home) vs Philippines (away)
- Tournament matches played: 3 vs 3;
- Number of wins: 2 (66.67%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%).
- Average points scored: 20 vs 16;
- Average points conceded: 13 vs 24.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 8;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 39.5 (scored - 19.7, conceded - 19.8) vs 39.7 (scored - 17.8, conceded - 21.9).
- Philippines lost the 1st quarter in last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 74.14, for the away team - 76.86;
- average total points in H2H matches - 151.
Statistics: Jordan vs Philippines
- average total in the tournament: 145 vs 157;
- average total points scored: 85 vs 77.5;
- average total points conceded: 60 vs 79.5;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 43.33 vs 37.67;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.67 vs 36.67;
- Jordan: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 76.33;
- Philippines: average total points scored away in the tournament - 79.33;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 76.8 (home - 72.5) vs 76.7 (away - 80.25).
- Philippines have scored under 80.5 points in 6 of last 7 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The Philippines are fired up to impress their home crowd after a tough run, but at this stage, Jordan look like the more balanced, efficient, and consistent side on offense. We're expecting a hard-fought, high-scoring contest here. Both teams favor an attacking style, with Jordan in particular regularly putting up 85+ points. With regional stars like Harris, Sotto, and Brownlee on display, the odds of a high-scoring affair only increase. Our recommendation: back the over 156.5 total points.
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Betting Tips: Jordan - Philippines
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