Iceland will take on France in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, 13 October, in a match that could have a huge impact on both nations' fates in the race to the World Cup finals next summer.
A win for France could secure their qualification, while a win for Iceland could lift them into the top two. Both of these outcomes are dependent on Ukraine's result against Azerbaijan.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Iceland vs France prediction below.
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Iceland vs France prediction: The visitors to get the job done
Key Stats
- Two of Iceland's last four defeats have been by two goals or more.
- France have won three of their last four away matches by two goals or more.
- Both teams scored in the reverse fixture earlier in qualifying.
Correct score prediction: Iceland 1-3 France
France have been good recently, and look like they are approaching their best form just as the countdown to the World Cup intensifies.
Pre-game odds and win probability: France are big favourites
- HOME: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Iceland vs France odds are weighted heavily in favour of the away team, with Iceland considered huge underdogs. Ladbrokes have given the hosts an 11.1% chance of winning the match, while France have been given a 76.9% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage France
Iceland and France have met on five occasions over the past ten years, including a match in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. Les Bleus hold the advantage, winning four and drawing one of those five fixtures. The most recent clash came last month, where France ran out as 2-1 winners.
Euro 2019 Qualifying 11/10/19
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Euro 2019 Qualifying 25/03/19
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International Match 11/10/18
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Euro 2016 03/07/16
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Iceland preview: Gudjohnsen to miss out
Iceland are without one of their most important players, Andri Gudhohnsen, on Monday night, with the striker ruled out due to suspension. The centre-forward averages close to one goal every three matches for the national team and will be a big loss on the night.
Predicted lineup: Olafsson (GK), Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson, Ellertsson, Gudmundsson, Johannesson, Haraldsson, Magnusson, D.Gudjohnsen, Thorsteinsson
Last five results
- Iceland 3-5 Ukraine
- France 2-1 Iceland
- Iceland 5-0 Azerbaijan
- Northern Ireland 1-0 Iceland
- Scotland 1-3 Iceland
France preview: Duo return home early
France will be without Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate on Monday night, after the pair returned to their clubs early due to niggling injury problems. Les Bleus are also missing the PSG trio of Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, while Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Maignan (GK), Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Rabiot, Thuram, Coman, Olise, Ekitike, Mateta
Last five results
- France 3-0 Azerbaijan
- France 2-1 Iceland
- Ukraine 0-2 France
- Germany 0-2 France
- Spain 5-4 France
Player to watch: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Jean-Philippe Mateta has a rare opportunity to start for France on Monday with Kylian Mbappe out injured. While there is little the Crystal Palace man can do to dislodge Mbappe from the starting XI full-time, he can give Deschamps something to ponder after with a strong performance here, especially after the manager's recent personal battles with his star forward.