World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Iceland vs Ukraine

Iceland host Ukraine in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Laugardalsvoellur, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 10 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Both Teams Capable of Finding the Net

The BTTS Yes betting option really stands out at odds of -135. We think that this price is worth taking when Iceland go up against Ukraine, with the two teams capable of finding the net.

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Ukraine Beat Iceland Last Time Out

Group D runners-up Iceland lost away from home in their last game. France won 2-1 at Parc des Princes in the World Cup qualifier. Iceland recorded just 36% possession and had two shots on target, with Andri Gudjohnsen registering the goal.

Third-placed Ukraine played out a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium, with Azerbaijan the opponents. Sergiy Rebrov's team had an impressive 74% of possession and managed five shots on goal, with Georgiy Sudakov finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 Euro 2028 home victory for Ukraine at Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw when they last faced Iceland.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Iceland	2	1	0	1	6	2	4	6:2	3
3	Ukraine	2	0	1	1	1	3	-2	1:3	1

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Iceland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Iceland have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's men have averaged 46.7% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 6.7 shots on goal, 14.6 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Top scorer is Orri Oskarsson on 5 goals, while Andri Gudjohnsen and Isak Bergmann Johannesson have both racked up 3. Albert Gudmundsson, Jon Thorsteinsson and Johann Berg Gudmundsson have the most assists with 2, while goalie Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Ukraine – Last 10 Competitive Games

Ukraine have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. The Blue and Yellow average 49.3% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Georgiy Sudakov and Vladyslav Vanat have scored 2 goals, followed by Oleksiy Hutsuliak with 1. Viktor Tsigankov has been the top assist maker on 2, with Anatoliy Trubin notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Iceland vs Ukraine Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Iceland vs Ukraine tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

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 -135 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.

The World Cup qualifying tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Iceland vs Ukraine stats:

BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Iceland games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Iceland games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ukraine games on the road.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ukraine games on the road.

BTTS Yes Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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If you are looking for more juice, BTTS Yes can be combined with Over 2.5 Goals. A wager on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market gives you two similar picks at slightly bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -135 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Iceland

1 - 2 Ukraine logo

Ukraine

There are betting odds of +600 that Ukraine land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andri Gudjohnsen to Score +285

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland) has managed two goals in his past five matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +285 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -139

We’ve seen an average 9.80 corners in the past five Ukraine away matches, while the last ten Iceland home games have averaged 9.30. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -139 that the teams go over the line.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Iceland

Total

7.90 3.50 4.40

Home

9.30 4.60 4.70

Away

9.20 2.70 6.50

Ukraine

Total

9.50 4.70 4.80

Home

9.60 4.90 4.70

Away

8.50 4.50 4.00

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Total Corners

Iceland Corners

Ukraine Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -135

Asian Handicap Ukraine -0.25 -108

Total Corners Over 8.5 -139

A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are both teams scoring, Ukraine on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 along with Over 8.5 corners.

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Iceland vs Ukraine 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.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookies have Ukraine at +128 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 44% likely to win this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest betting odds. Iceland are regarded as the least likely winner at +200.

Ukraine -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -108. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Iceland. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -135 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Artem Dovbyk Heads First Goalscorer Market

Artem Dovbyk is the market leader at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine)

Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine)

Vladyslav Veleten (Ukraine)

Andri Gudjohnsen (Iceland)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Iceland Stats

Ukraine Stats

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 6 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

3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.30 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 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Iceland vs Ukraine Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Iceland vs Ukraine before making your bets. We’ll deliver the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.