Iceland vs Luxembourg Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 13th October 2023

With the end of the qualifying group phase for the European Championship rapidly approaching, Iceland and Luxembourg battle it out in a on Friday match at Laugardalsvoellur. Both teams are still vying for a spot ticket ot the upcoming tournament. Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 3-1 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest this coming Friday.

Going into the sixth round of this group, Iceland rank as number five with six points, whereas Luxembourg won themselves ten points, placing them as number three. Iceland arrive at this match placed as number 67 in the FIFA world ranking, while Luxembourg lack behind as number 85 in the world.

As rather big outsiders in this group, it would be considered a rather big upset if Iceland were to survive beyond the qualifying group stage. Sensationally, Luxembourg have played well enough to still be in the running for a ticket. It would be the biggest surprise of all, should the minnows manage to book a ticket for Germany but confidence is high.

Iceland vs Luxembourg Prediction

Iceland Form

Iceland lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 0-1 by Portugal and 3-1 against Luxembourg. They turned the table by winning 1-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Iceland won twice in their past six internationals in which they also drew zero and lost four. They hit the target ten times and conceded nine goals.

Luxembourg Form

Luxembourg won twice in their last three matches as Bosnia-Herzegovina were defeated by 0-2, before they beat Iceland 3-1. Portugal proved too strong, though, and a 9-0 defeat followed. Luxembourg won half their previous six internationals, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored seven goals whilst conceding 17.

Recent history between Iceland and Luxembourg suggests the value bet lies with at least one side managing a clean sheet.

Iceland vs Luxembourg Team News

Iceland will have almost all of their team present for their match against Luxembourg at Laugardalsvoellur, with only one player in doubt. There is no need for Arnor Ingvi Traustason to show up in the Iceland dressing room, as he is suspended.

Iceland vs Luxembourg H2H

On 8 September 2023 these two nations went toe-to-toe against each other in their most previous meeting, when Luxembourg ran away winners with a 3-1 scoreline.

Iceland vs Luxembourg Results

Iceland vs Luxembourg Betting Tips

Alfred Finnbogason has been the most productive European Championship scorer for the home side, having scored two in recent games. Iceland no doubt hope he will continue to be a threat in their upcoming match, while Luxembourg will be expecting Danel Sinani to add to his tally of three European Championship goals in his latest game.

Laugardalsvoellur saw Iceland winning three, drawing four and losing three of their 10 most recent games here across all tournaments. Luxembourg won four of their 10 most recent away games, drew two and lost four. Luxembourg scored the opening goal in five of their previous 10 away games. Iceland, however, were first off the mark five times in their last 10 home games.

Over 2.5 goals came up one time in the previous two encounters between Iceland and Luxembourg, as Iceland scored one goal on average per game and Luxembourg averaging two goals. Both teams scored in two times of these matches. In the past ten matches for Iceland across all competitions, over 2.5 goals happened in five times of them with an average of 1.3 goals goals scored by themselves. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Luxembourg played across all tournaments. They scored one time on average in the process.