Iceland and Finland take on each other in the opening game of the Women's UEFA European Championships in Switzerland on Wednesday evening. Both teams have been placed in Group A alongside the hosts and Norway.
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Iceland Women vs Finland Women prediction: Euros to open with a draw?
Key stats
- Iceland's 3-1 win against Serbia last time out was their first victory in seven games.
- Finland's 2-1 loss to the Netherlands last time out means that they are winless in two matches leading up to the tournament.
- Iceland are winless in the previous three H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Iceland Women 1-1 Finland Women
Iceland are not in the best of form leading into the tournament despite winning last time out, while Finland lost their last match in preparation for playing in the competition. Thus, both teams will be short of confidence heading into this one, and with the added expectation to deliver in the opening game of the tournament, they may well shake hands on a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Iceland installed as favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Perhaps unsurprisingly considering that they are ranked 12 places above Finland (26th) in the official FIFA World Rankings, Iceland (14th) have been installed as odds-on favourites with bookmakers to win this one. A draw is rated only slightly above a Finland victory, as shown by the implied probabilities.
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Most recent H2Hs: Iceland find it hard facing Finland
Despite being installed as underdogs by bookmakers for this clash, Finland are actually unbeaten in three previous H2Hs against Iceland. That includes a 2-1 win in their most recent meeting in 2023, and all three have produced three or fewer goals in total.
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Iceland Women preview: Andradottir fit despite being major doubt
Amanda Andradottir is fit enough to play a part for Iceland despite being a major injury doubt in the lead up to the tournament. She may miss out on a place in the starting XI though.
Predicted lineup: Ivarsdottir (GK), Heioarsdottir, Sigurdardottir, Viggosdottir, Heidarsdottir; Antonsdottir, Johannsdottir, Jessen; Vilhjalmsdottir, Jonsdottir & Kristinsdottir
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Switzerland Women
3
Iceland Women
3
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D
Norway Women
0
Iceland Women
0
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L
France Women
3
Iceland Women
2
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D
Switzerland Women
0
Iceland Women
0
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L
Denmark Women
2
Iceland Women
0
Finland Women preview: Rantala and Kuikka available
Previously injured duo Jutta Rantala and Natalia Kuikka have returned to the squad in a boost for Finland. The duo had missed the most recent UEFA Nations League campaign.
Predicted lineup: Koivunen (GK); Koivisto, Kuikka, Nystrom, Lehtola; Siren, Ahtinen, Oling; Sevenius, Sallstrom & Kroger
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Hungary Women
0
Finland Women
3
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D
Belarus Women
0
Finland Women
0
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W
Hungary Women
0
Finland Women
1
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Serbia Women
1
Finland Women
0
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Scotland Women
0
Finland Women
2
Player to watch: Sveindis Jonsdottir
Sveindis Jonsdottir has been in great form for both club and country heading into this tournament. Indeed, she has scored in three of her last four appearances, including a goal against Serbia last time out.
Jonsdottir boasts plenty of experience at the top level of the women's game, having played for German giants Wolfsburg at club level. Nonetheless, she remains a key player for Iceland, and will hope to make the difference against Finland.