Jordan will face Bahrain in a crucial match at the Khalifa International Stadium in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. After a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Malaysia and a 2-2 draw against South Korea, Jordan sits at the top of their group with four points. A win or even a draw in this match will secure them a spot in the last-16 round. Bahrain, on the other hand, suffered a 3-1 defeat against South Korea but bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Malaysia. They currently sit third in the group with three points. A win or a draw would see them through to the knockout stages.

In the head-to-head record, Jordan has won 14 out of the 30 meetings between the two teams, while Bahrain has won 10 times. Their last encounter was a friendly match in September 2021, which Jordan won 2-1.

With their recent unbeaten run and being just one place behind Bahrain in the FIFA rankings, Jordan is confident heading into this match. Bahrain, on the other hand, will look to build on their recent victory but will face challenges in this fixture. Can Jordan secure a last-16 spot with a win? Watch the match live to find out.