Azerbaijan vs Iceland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Nov 2025
World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Azerbaijan vs Iceland
It's a bottom-of-the-table clash as Azerbaijan welcome Iceland to Neftci Arena, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 13 November. Our betting preview features expert World Cup qualifying predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
We like the odds of -109 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. Azerbaijan and Iceland should be able to net at least once and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.
Azerbaijan were defeated in their last game. They suffered a 2-1 World Cup qualifying loss against Ukraine at Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw. The Land of Fire had 42% of possession and two shots on target, while Vitaliy Mykolenko (own goal) was the goalscorer.
Iceland drew their previous game which was at home in the World Cup qualifier. The action at Laugardalsvoellur ended 2-2 against France. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's team had just 30% of the ball and recorded two shots on goal, while Victor Palsson and Kristian Hlynsson found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Iceland had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Laugardalsvoellur, they recorded a 5-0 home win over Azerbaijan.
| Europe World Cup Qualification | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Iceland |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 13:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 3:16 | 1 |
8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.5 goals from 5.9 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Azerbaijan have had 41.2% possession and 3.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.8 goals from 14.5 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal, while earning 6.2 corners.
Top scorer Tural Bayramov has found the net 2 times, with Emin Makhmudov and Renat Dadashov getting 1 apiece. Leading assistor is Ramil Sheydaev with 1.
Iceland have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 10.3 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. They average 48.0% possession, 2.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.9 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts.
Orri Oskarsson has top scored with 4, while Albert Gudmundsson, Andri Gudjohnsen and Isak Bergmann Johannesson are next on 3. Albert Gudmundsson has clocked up 3 assists, with Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson and Elias Olafsson collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Azerbaijan confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Aydin Bayramov (GK), Elvin Badalov, Bahlul Mustafazade, Anton Krivotsyuk, Abbas Huseynov, Emin Makhmudov, Abdulakh Khaybulaev, Rufat Abbasov, Tural Bayramov, Khayal Aliyev, Nariman Akhundzade.
Iceland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Elias Olafsson (GK), Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Albert Gudmundsson, Kristian Hlynsson, Andri Gudjohnsen.
Azerbaijan vs Iceland Prediction & Betting Tips
Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Azerbaijan vs Iceland, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight and a ready-to-play bet builder.
Match Prediction
The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this World Cup qualifying showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -109 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.
The World Cup qualifying form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key Azerbaijan vs Iceland stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are similar picks and they can be combined together on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Consider going down this route if you’re looking for slightly bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Iceland winning 2-1. Odds of +550 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Corners Prediction
It has now been seven straight Azerbaijan home matches where over 9.5 corners have been awarded. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at -116.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Azerbaijan vs Iceland Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Iceland at -200 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 67% likely to win this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest betting odds. Azerbaijan are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +525.
If Iceland beat Azerbaijan by two or more goals, then the -119 about them on the Asian Handicap -1 pays out. A one-goal win and you have the insurance of getting a full refund.
The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -128 available for Both Teams to Score No.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to World Cup qualifying games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Favourite Daníel Gudjohnsen is available at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 13/10 Ukraine 2 Azerbaijan1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 10/10 France 3 Azerbaijan0
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 09/09 Azerbaijan 1 Ukraine1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 05/09 Iceland 5 Azerbaijan0
- Friendlies: 10/06 Azerbaijan 1 Hungary2
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 13/10 Iceland 2 France2
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 10/10 Iceland 3 Ukraine5
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 09/09 France 2 Iceland1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. D: 05/09 Iceland 5 Azerbaijan0
- Friendlies: 10/06 Northern Ireland 1 Iceland0
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Azerbaijan Stats
Iceland Stats
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Azerbaijan vs Iceland Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Azerbaijan vs Iceland team news before placing your bets. Stay informed with confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the most recent injury news.
Azerbaijan Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Iceland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Azerbaijan Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Iceland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Azerbaijan Substitutes
- 1Salahat Agayev
- 2Rahman Dashdamirov
- 6Sabuhi Abdullazada
- 9Renat Dadashov
- 11Rustam Akhmedzade
- 15Badavi Huseynov
- 16Ceyhun Nuriyev
- 17Rufat Abdullazada
- 18Calal Huseynov
- 21Gismat Aliyev
- 22Anatoliy Nuriyev
- 23Rza Cafarov
Iceland Substitutes
- 6Gisli Thordarson
- 11Jon Thorsteinsson
- 12H. Rafn Valdimarsson
- 13Anton Ari Einarsson
- 15B. A. Willumsson
- 16Stefan Thordarson
- 17Aron Gunnarsson
- 18A. Fannar Baldursson
- 19B. Steinn Bjarkason
- 21Daniel Gudjohnsen
- 23Hoerdur Magnusson
Previous Azerbaijan Lineups
Previous Iceland Lineups
Azerbaijan Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Aykhan Abbasov
Iceland Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:2 | 14 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 4 | Sweden | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Denmark | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:17 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 3 | Iceland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Turkey | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 13 |
| 3 | Georgia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:15 | 3 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 3 | Hungary | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 8 |
| 4 | Armenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:4 | 20 |
| 2 | Poland | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Finland | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:14 | 10 |
| 4 | Malta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:19 | 5 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6:15 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22:4 | 19 |
| 2 | Bosnia and H. | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Romania | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Cyprus | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:11 | 8 |
| 5 | San Marino | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2:39 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Italy | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 18 |
| 3 | Israel | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19:20 | 12 |
| 4 | Estonia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:21 | 4 |
| 5 | Moldova | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:32 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 29:7 | 18 |
| 2 | Wales | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 16 |
| 3 | North Macedonia | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | 8 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0:31 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22:0 | 24 |
| 2 | Albania | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Serbia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Latvia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:15 | 5 |
| 5 | Andorra | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26:4 | 22 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Faroe Islands | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 4 | Montenegro | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 5 | Gibraltar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3:28 | 0 |
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