Iceland vs France Preview – Match Preview
Iceland’s current form was clear in March when they lost twice to Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League. They lost 2-1 in Pristina and 3-1 in Murcia, which got them relegated to League C.
Arnar Gunnlaugsson’s team started the World Cup qualifiers strongly with a 5-0 win over Azerbaijan. In Reykjavik, they had 71% possession and 14-2 shots, with Isak Bergmann Johannesson scoring twice.
Against France, Andri Gudjohnsen scored first, but Iceland couldn’t hold the lead and lost 2-1, even though they played the last 20 minutes against 10 men.
Iceland’s last match was a 5-3 loss to Ukraine. They were 3-1 down in the second half, and Albert Gudmundsson scored twice to equalise, but Ukraine scored again in the 85th and 88th minutes.
France played in the Nations League finals in June. They lost 4-0 to Spain in the semi-finals and 5-4 to Germany in Munich. In the third-place play-off, they beat Germany 2-0, with Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise scoring.
In the World Cup qualifiers, France started with a 2-0 win against Ukraine in Poland, with Olise and Mbappé scoring. Against Iceland, they were behind but Mbappé and Bradley Barcola scored to turn the game, winning 2-1 after Aurélien Tchouaméni got a red card in the 68th minute.
On Friday, France beat Azerbaijan 3-0. They had 77% possession and 33-1 shots. Mbappé scored the first goal and assisted Adrien Rabiot, while Florian Thauvin came off the bench to score the final goal.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Iceland vs France |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers |
| Date (Today) | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:15 PM IST ( 6:45 PM RKV) |
| Venue | Laugardalsvöllur Stadium |
| City | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Iceland Win | France Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
Iceland vs France – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-09-2025 | World Cup Qualifier | France | 2–1 | Iceland |
| 03-07-2016 | UEFA Euro Quarterfinal | France | 5–2 | Iceland |
| 11-10-2018 | Friendly Match | France | 2–2 | Iceland |
| 27-05-2012 | Friendly Match | France | 3–2 | Iceland |
| 09-10-1999 | UEFA Euro Qualifier | France | 3–2 | Iceland |
Iceland – last 5 Matches
| Date | Home/Away | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10-2025 | Home | Ukraine | L 3–5 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 09-09-2025 | Away | France | L 1–2 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 05-09-2025 | Home | Azerbaijan | W 5–0 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 10-06-2025 | Away | Northern Ireland | L 1–2 | Friendly Match |
| 06-06-2025 | Home | Scotland | L 0–1 | Friendly Match |
France – last 5 Matches
| Date | Home/Away | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10-2025 | Home | Azerbaijan | W 3–0 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 09-09-2025 | Home | Iceland | W 2–1 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 05-09-2025 | Away | Ukraine | W 2–0 | World Cup Qualifier |
| 08-06-2025 | Away | Germany | L 0–2 | UEFA Nations League |
| 05-06-2025 | Home | Spain | L 4–5 | UEFA Nations League |
Iceland vs France Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Difference | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 3 | 3 | 1-0-2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | +2 | W-L-L-L-L |
| France | 1 | 3 | 3-0-0 | 9 | 7 | 1 | +6 | W-W-W-W-W |
Iceland vs France: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Strong attack via Albert Guðmundsson & Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen, good set-pieces, can dominate weaker teams | Vulnerable defense, struggles to hold leads, limited squad depth |
| France | Strong attacking depth (Mbappé, Olise, Barcola), high possession & fluid passing, experienced coach Didier Deschamps | Key injuries (Mbappé) can affect rhythm, occasional defensive lapses, overconfidence vs weaker teams |
Iceland vs France Team News & Lineup
Iceland (4-3-3) :
Elías Olafsson; Víctor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daníel Leo Gretarsson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson; Albert Gudmundsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson; Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, Sveinn Atli Magnusson, Daníel Gudjohnsen
Team news:
France:
Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernández; Khéphren Thuram, Adrien Rabiot; Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, Hugo Ekitike; Jean-Philippe Mateta
Team news:
Iceland vs France Match Prediction
Iceland often scores goals at home in Reykjavik, but it will be very hard for them to stop France’s strong attack. France is likely to win, and both teams may score in the match.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | France Win & BTTS: Yes | France has a strong attack, but Iceland is likely to score. | 🖤🖤🖤🖤 |
| Clean Sheet | France clean sheet – No | Iceland has some dangerous players who can break France’s defense. | 🖤🖤🖤 |
| HT/FT | France / France | France is expected to dominate from start to finish. | 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams play attacking football, with a high chance of goals. | 🖤🖤🖤🖤 |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | France by 2 goals (3-1) | France to win comfortably, but Iceland will get on the scoresheet. | 🖤🖤🖤 |
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