World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: France vs Iceland

France host Iceland in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Parc des Princes, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 9 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

There’s a Big Line Available for the Underdogs

We’re going to side with Iceland +2.5 at -102 on the basis that the visitors can swerve a three-goal defeat against France. The Asian Handicap wager looks really appealing and we’ll take a chance.

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France 1-0 to the Good in Previous H2H

France got the win in their last game. A 2-0 World Cup qualifying triumph occurred at Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw when meeting Ukraine. Les Bleus had 52% of possession and six shots on target, with Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe each scoring one goal.

Iceland claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-0 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Azerbaijan at Laugardalsvoellur. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's side racked up eight shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, with Isak Bergmann Johannesson scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

France overcame Iceland in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 1-0 Euro 2028 win away at Laugardalsvoellur.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Iceland	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	5:0	3
2	France	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	2:0	3

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France – Last 10 Competitive Games

France have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 18.1 attempts. They have averaged 54.1% possession, 577.3 passes and 7.0 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 3.9 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Randal Kolo Muani is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise both have 3. Lucas Digne is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan has kept 4 clean sheets.

Iceland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Iceland have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 10.8 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's side average 47.2% possession, 3.5 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 6.4 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Orri Oskarsson got 5 goals, Isak Bergmann Johannesson notched 3, while Victor Palsson and two other players scored 2. Albert Gudmundsson, Jon Thorsteinsson and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson have clocked up 2 assists, with Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

France predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Jules Kounde, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Aurelien Tchouameni, Kouadio Kone, Marcus Thuram, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.

Iceland predicted lineup (3-4-3): Elias Olafsson (GK), Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Jon Thorsteinsson, Stefan Thordarson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Andri Gudjohnsen, Albert Gudmundsson.

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France vs Iceland Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for France vs Iceland with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to bet on Iceland at -102 being handed a +2.5 goal start. It’s well within their capability to swerve a heavy defeat in this World Cup qualifying encounter and we’ll chance the outsiders here.

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Key France vs Iceland stats:

The +2.5 line has been covered by Iceland in 19 of their last 20 games.
The +2.5 line has been covered by Iceland in 9 of their last 10 games.
The +2.5 line has been covered by Iceland in 3 consecutive games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 8 consecutive games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 9 of their last 10 games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 18 of their last 20 games.

Iceland +2.5 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 21:08, 07 September 2025

Correct Score Prediction

France

1 - 0 Iceland logo

Iceland

France are available at +850 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bradley Barcola Under 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Bradley Barcola (France) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in his past two games. On this basis, we can take betting odds of +112 that this Shots on Target bet doesn’t cover the line.

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Michael Olise to Score +175

Michael Olise (France) has found the net in his past two games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +175.

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Corners Prediction

Iceland Under 2.5 Corners -143

Iceland have had under 2.5 corners in three straight away matches, while France have had an average of 2.70 corners against them in their previous 10 home games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -143 that Iceland fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

France

Total

10.90 7.00 3.90

Home

9.40 6.70 2.70

Away

10.70 5.70 5.00

Iceland

Total

8.30 3.50 4.80

Home

9.30 4.60 4.70

Away

9.70 3.40 6.30

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Iceland +2.5 -102

Both Team To Score No -200

Shots On Target Bradley Barcola Under 0.5 +112

If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Iceland with an Asian Handicap of +2.5, BTTS No along with no shots on target from Bradley Barcola (France).

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France vs Iceland Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

France Huge Favourites on Full-Time Result Market

On the basis of the 1x2 betting, France are massive -1250 favourites to complete their task and that means a 93% probability of success in this World Cup qualifying clash. The +2500 means that Iceland are seen as having by far the lowest probability of succeeding.

France can be backed at -250 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Iceland can be chanced at +1150 and the draw is +260.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -200.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

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Kylian Mbappé is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Kylian Mbappé can be backed to find the net anytime at -238. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +200.

Player Goals

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Ousmane Dembélé (France)

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Marcus Thuram (France)

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Player Shots On Target

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Marcus Thuram (France)

Désiré Doué (France)

Bradley Barcola (France)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

France Stats

Iceland Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

France vs Iceland Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the France vs Iceland team news before betting. We’ll provide the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the latest injury updates.