Iceland vs France Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Iceland vs France

Third-placed Iceland host Group D frontrunners France in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Laugardalsvoellur, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 13 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The Asian Handicap play could be Iceland +2 and that means a return at odds of -110 if they avoid a two-goal defeat. Losing by two goals against France means that we get our stake refunded.

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Iceland were defeated last time out. Laugardalsvoellur Stadium saw them beaten 5-3 when hosting Ukraine in the World Cup qualifier. Iceland had four shots on target and boasted 62% possession, with Albert Gudmundsson bagging two goals and Mikael Egill Ellertsson scoring the other.

France claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes. Didier Deschamps' side boasted a mind-boggling 77% of possession and had nine shots on goal, with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was France who came out on top when they played Iceland in September. At Parc des Princes, a 2-1 home win was recorded. In the past 3 H2H meetings, France have won every time.

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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Iceland have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's team have averaged 48.6% possession and 3.2 corners per game, conceding 2.5 goals and 4.2 corners from 14.3 attempts and 6.8 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Orri Oskarsson has found the net 4 times, with Albert Gudmundsson, Andri Gudjohnsen and Isak Bergmann Johannesson scoring 3 each. Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson and Andri Gudjohnsen are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson managing one clean sheet.

France have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.5 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 19.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 57.2% possession, 596.4 passes, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Kylian Mbappe has top scored with 5, while Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise and Randal Kolo Muani are next on 3. Kylian Mbappe has had 4 assists, with Mike Maignan notching 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Iceland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Elias Olafsson (GK), Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Logi Tomasson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Albert Gudmundsson, Saevar Atli Magnusson, Daniel Gudjohnsen.

France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Manu Kone, Eduardo Camavinga, Florian Thauvin, Michael Olise, Christopher Nkunku, Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Iceland vs France Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Iceland vs France with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

It makes sense to go for Iceland +2 on the Asian Handicap. We’re expecting a solid showing when it comes to this World Cup qualifying clash and betting odds of -110 make plenty of appeal.

The World Cup qualifying experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Iceland vs France stats:

• The +2 line has been covered by Iceland in 14 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +2 line has been covered by Iceland in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by France in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by France in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +2 line has been covered by Iceland in 2 consecutive games against France.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Iceland 0 - 1 France

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves France to win 1-0. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Albert Gudmundsson Over 0.5 Shots On Target +205

Albert Gudmundsson (Iceland) has recorded at least one shot on goal in back-to-back games. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Shots on Target and you can secure +205 that he goes over the line.

Latest Albert Gudmundsson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Shots

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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Hugo Ekitike To Score +114

Hugo Ekitike (France) can be wagered to be among the goals at +114. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Hugo Ekitike Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+105

First

+310

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-250

Shots

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

France Under 6.5 Corners -103

France have had under 6.5 corners in three straight away games, with Iceland conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past nine home games. We think that France will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -103.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Iceland

Total

7.40 3.20 4.20

Home

8.80 4.80 4.00

Away

9.20 2.70 6.50

France

Total

10.30 6.90 3.40

Home

9.40 7.30 2.10

Away

10.70 5.70 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-120

Iceland Corners

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+138

France Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-139

Most Corners

1

+800

X

+1050

2

-909

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Iceland vs France 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.

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -357 for France winning which suggests that they have a 78% chance in this World Cup qualifying encounter. At +950, Iceland are regarded as having a far lower probability of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back France at -139 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Iceland at +700. The draw is the third option at +175.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+950

X

+450

2

-357

Half-Time Result

1

+700

X

+175

2

-139

Double Chance

1X

+235

12

-714

X2

-2000

Draw No Bet

1

+575

2

-1250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-108

2 Hcp -1.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-141

You will find Kylian Mbappé at +250 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get -139 that he finds the net at anytime.

Kylian Mbappé (France)

First

-139

Anytime

+250

Hugo Ekitike (France)

First

+105

Anytime

+310

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

First

+130

Anytime

+350

Michael Olise (France)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Christopher Nkunku (France)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Florian Thauvin (France)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Kingsley Coman (France)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Daníel Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Adrien Rabiot (France)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Kouadio Kone (France)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Albert Gudmundsson (Iceland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Kristian Hlynsson (Iceland)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Iceland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Théo Hernández (France)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Stefán Thórdarson (Iceland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Christopher Nkunku (France)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

+108

Florian Thauvin (France)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+108

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-172

Kingsley Coman (France)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-164

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-250

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-263

Daníel Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-263

Michael Olise (France)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-250

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-286

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-294

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Adrien Rabiot (France)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Albert Gudmundsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Kristian Hlynsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Stefán Thórdarson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Théo Hernández (France)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

Michael Olise (France)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Christopher Nkunku (France)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Florian Thauvin (France)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Iceland)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Adrien Rabiot (France)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Daníel Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Kingsley Coman (France)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Hákon Haraldsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Albert Gudmundsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Kristian Hlynsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Iceland)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Iceland Stats

France Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home 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 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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