Northern Ireland are set to take on Iceland in an international friendly on Tuesday, 10 June with the hosts looking to extend their recent impressive form on home soil.
Michael O'Neill's side are currently in the midst of a six-match unbeaten streak at home and they won't wan to give up that record to a team ranked lower than them in the FIFA rankings.
Iceland come into the match on the back of an away win against Scotland, which should have filled them with confidence ahead of this one.
As part of this week's round of international friendly betting tips, check out our Northern Ireland vs Iceland prediction below.
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Northern Ireland vs Iceland prediction: The streak to continue
Key Stats
- Northern Ireland have won four of their last five home matches without conceding a goal.
- Iceland have lost three of their last four matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Northern Ireland's last six home matches.
Correct score prediction: Northern Ireland 2-0 Iceland
This is a scoreline that has served Northern Ireland well in recent matches on home soil, with four of their last six matches at Windsor Park all finishing with a 2-0 victory. Michael O'Neill is once again building this Northern Ireland team around having a solid backline, and they will prove that once again on Tuesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Northern Ireland are narrow favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Northern Ireland vs Iceland odds are weighted slightly in favour of the hosts, but the bookies clearly aren't as convinced as I am of a home win. Ladbrokes have given Northern Ireland a 47.6% chance of winning the match, while Iceland have been given a 28.6% chance of picking up their second win on British soil this week.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in 18 years
The match on Tuesday night marks the first time since 2007 that Northern Ireland and Iceland have faced each other in a football match, meaning it will be a new experience for all involved. On that occasion in 2007, Iceland won 2-1, and they also won on their last visit to Windsor Park back in 2006.
Northern Ireland preview: A welcome return home
Northern Ireland are a different entity at home compared to how they fare away from Windsor Park and after losing their last two matches in Scandanavia, Michael O'Neill's men will be looking forward to returning to home comforts this week.
Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Saville, Ballard, Hume, Spencer, Charles, McCann, Bradley, Price, Charles, Galbraith
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L
Sweden
5
Northern Ireland
1
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D
Switzerland
1
Northern Ireland
1
UEFA Nations League C 18/11/24
D
Luxembourg
2
Northern Ireland
2
UEFA Nations League C 15/11/24
W
Belarus
0
Northern Ireland
2
UEFA Nations League C 15/10/24
W
Bulgaria
0
Northern Ireland
5
Iceland preview: Scotland result could be a springboard
Iceland have never managed to recapture the magic they created during Euro 2016, but the current group will feel they have a chance of World Cup qualification. While this match will have no bearing on that, it is an opportunity to beat two British teams in one week.
Predicted lineup: Valdimarsson (GK), Fridriksson, Willumsson, Ingason, Traustason, Johannesson, Thordarson, Helgason, Thorsteinsson, Oskarsson, Gudmundsson
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L
Kosovo
3
Iceland
1
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
L
Kosovo
2
Iceland
1
UEFA Nations League B 19/11/24
L
Wales
4
Iceland
1
UEFA Nations League B 16/11/24
W
Montenegro
0
Iceland
2
UEFA Nations League B 14/10/24
L
Tu00fcrkiye
4
Iceland
2
Player to watch: Isaac Price
Northern Ireland are incredibly short in one area, and that is goals. Their first-choice striker, Dion Charles, didn't score a single league goal at club level last season,n and that was in the third tier of English football, which tells you all you need to know. In Isaac Price, they do have a player capable of scoring goals from midfield, though.