France vs Iceland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2025

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.

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 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	France	6	5	1	0	16	4	12	16:4	16
3	Iceland	6	2	1	3	13	11	2	13:11	7

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Iceland confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Elias Olafsson (GK), Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Mikael Anderson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Jon Thorsteinsson, Andri Gudjohnsen, Daniel Gudjohnsen.

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.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our World Cup qualifying experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

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.

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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Correct Score Prediction

France 1 - 0 Iceland

France are available at +900 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.

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.

Latest Bradley Barcola Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+140

Shots

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

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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.

Latest Michael Olise Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-103

First

+330

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-118

Shots

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-

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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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-102

France Corners

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-141

Iceland Corners

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-1000

X

+1150

2

+850

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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.

On the basis of the 1x2 betting, France are massive -1667 favourites to complete their task and that means a 94% probability of success in this World Cup qualifying clash. The +2800 means that Iceland are seen as having by far the lowest probability of succeeding.

France can be backed at -294 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Iceland can be chanced at +1300 and the draw is +290.

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 -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

-1667

X

+1050

2

+2800

Half-Time Result

1

-294

X

+290

2

+1300

Draw No Bet

1

-5000

2

+1700

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.75

-115

2 Hcp +2.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+265

Over 2.5

-370

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+145

No

-208

Kylian Mbappé can be backed to find the net anytime at -270. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +200.

Kylian Mbappé (France)

First

-270

Anytime

+200

Michael Olise (France)

First

-103

Anytime

+330

Ousmane Dembélé (France)

First

-100

Anytime

+320

Hugo Ekitike (France)

First

+104

Anytime

+350

Marcus Thuram (France)

First

+115

Anytime

+360

Bradley Barcola (France)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Désiré Doué (France)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Adrien Rabiot (France)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Kouadio Kone (France)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Khéphren Thuram (France)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Théo Hernández (France)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Aurélien Tchouaméni (France)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jules Koundé (France)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Willum Willumsson (Iceland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dayot Upamecano (France)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 1.5

-233

Under 1.5

+132

Bradley Barcola (France)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+140

Désiré Doué (France)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+107

Michael Olise (France)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-118

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-133

Ousmane Dembélé (France)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-192

Adrien Rabiot (France)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-270

Marcus Thuram (France)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-270

Khéphren Thuram (France)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-385

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-435

Théo Hernández (France)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Aurélien Tchouaméni (France)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Willum Willumsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

Jules Koundé (France)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Dayot Upamecano (France)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-833

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-

Michael Olise (France)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

Marcus Thuram (France)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Bradley Barcola (France)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Adrien Rabiot (France)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Théo Hernández (France)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Khéphren Thuram (France)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Aurélien Tchouaméni (France)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Willum Willumsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

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

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