Australia are undoubtedly one of the favored favorites in this year's U23 Asian tournament, and they are aiming to start the tournament with a bang.
Australia's players have always been known for their excellent physical fitness, however, their recent tactical adjustments - reinforcing the short-passing game - have undoubtedly increased the number of variables in the game. While this change can improve the team's overall coordination, it may also put the team in a passive position in unfavorable situations.
Tony Vidmar of the Kangaroos leads a talented group of players. Personally, I think the Ancient Olympians will be the key players in this tournament, as evidenced by their outstanding performance at U23 Asia 2022.
The Jordanian team was particularly impressive during the Asian final week in February, as they went all the way through the tournament, eventually losing to hosts Qatar, but still winning the runner-up spot. Such an achievement has undoubtedly injected strong confidence into Jordan U23, who will be full of motivation in the upcoming matches.
Abu Daha has been noticed by European clubs for his speed and skill as part of the Jordan squad. The wing forward is expected to show great creativity in this tournament.
Overall, despite Australia being slightly better across the board, I predict that they will beat Jordan in the final to win the title.
