Portugal vs Iceland Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 19th November 2023

Portugal take on Iceland at the José Alvalade in what is their final game in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Portugal celebrated a 0-1 win in their most recent meeting with their Iceland. Are we in for something similar at Estadio Jose Alvalade this coming Sunday, or does the latter have something else in store?

Iceland are taking on number 67 in the FIFA world ranking, with the home side sitting as number six.

Portugal are looking to finish as group winners on maximum points and it that didn't stir them, they would have rolled up long ago, as their ticket for Euro 2024 was confirmed three rounds ago. They want the 10th win, and CR7 want the top scorer crown.

Portugal vs Iceland Prediction

Portugal Form

Portugal swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 3-2 against Slovakia. They went on to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-5 and made it three on the spin against Liechtenstein in a 0-2 victory. Portugal hammered their way to a clean slate of six wins in six internationals, while scoring 21 and conceding two goals.

Iceland Form

Iceland were able to add four points to their account from their last three matches. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Luxembourg, before claiming three points in a 4-0 win against Liechtenstein. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Slovakia. Iceland managed two wins to one draw and three defeats in their last six internationals. The scoreline from these matches says nine goals conceded and nine scored.

Portugal have no less than nine wins on the bounce.

Portugal vs Iceland Team News

Portugal might be looking at three missing players for their upcoming assignment against Iceland. Joao Palhinha gets a day off from the Portugal squad, as he serves out a suspension.

Rafael Leao and Raphael Guerreiro are missing from the squad, Portugal will field against Icelandon Sunday.

When Iceland face Portugal at Estadio Jose Alvalade, only one of their players is not available for selection.

Sverrir Ingi Ingason nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Iceland.

Portugal vs Iceland H2H

On 20 June 2023 these two nations went toe-to-toe against each other in their most previous meeting, when Portugal ran away winners with a 0-1 scoreline. Portugal enter the match against Iceland with a 3-1-0 record in their previous four encounters. A win rate of 75%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Portugal vs Iceland Results

In the last four matches between Portugal and Iceland, both teams to score came up three times.

Portugal vs Iceland Betting Tips

Look no further than Cristiano Ronaldo, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target six times lately for Portugal in the European Championship, while Alfred Finnbogason managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Iceland in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Portugal won nine of their previous 10 outings across all tournaments on home soil. They lost one as well, whilst visitors Iceland won one of their last 10 matches away from home. They drew three and lost six. In eight of the previous 10 games at Estadio Jose Alvalade, more than 2.5 goals paid out with the bookmakers. Over 3.5 goals paid dividends six times in these. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 league matches away for Iceland, while over 3.5 goals paid out six times.

Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the last four encounters between these two teams. Portugal managed an average of 2.5 goals, with Iceland averaging 1.25 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet three times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Portugal’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 3.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in seven of Iceland's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches.