Our Predictions
Ukraine's away form is reliable and bookmakers give them a slight edge at 2.26. Iceland's defense has shown weakness at home, and with key injuries up front, they might struggle to outscore Ukraine.
Both teams average over one goal per match. Each side has weaknesses in defense and attacking threats, so there's a strong chance both will find the net at odds of 1.85.
Four out of Iceland’s last five matches have gone over 2.5 goals. With attacking absences offset by defensive holes on both sides, expect action and goals at decent value (2.13).
Extratips Match Preview: Iceland vs Ukraine Prediction & Betting Tips – World Cup Qualifier 2025
Welcome to Extratips! This Friday, Iceland faces Ukraine in a crucial World Cup qualification clash at Laugardalsvöllur. Kick-off is set for 18:45.
Iceland sits 3rd in Group D, while Ukraine follows at 4th. Both teams are eyeing vital points to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
Bookmakers see a tight contest: the best odds are Iceland to win at 3.49, Draw at 3.49, Ukraine to win at 2.26. A Ukraine win is favored, but not by much, suggesting a close match up.
In the last five direct matches, they are dead even: Iceland has 1 win, Ukraine 1 win, and 1 draw – recent head-to-head matches were close and competitive.
Iceland’s last 5 home games: 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses. Ukraine’s last 5 away: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Both average 1.4 goals per match, but Iceland concedes more on average.
Key strengths for Iceland: home advantage, fighting spirit, and physical play. Weaknesses: defensive lapses, missing key attackers (Willumsson, Oskarsson), and inconsistency at the back. Ukraine’s strengths: solid midfield, tactical flexibility, and recent away form. Weaknesses: key injuries (Yaremchuk, Tsigankov), finishing under pressure, some defensive fragility.
Major factors: injury absences for both sides will influence attacking options and lineups.
Storylines: Can Iceland overcome injuries and use the home crowd? Will Ukraine’s midfield control decide the match? Or does a cautious approach from both sides lead to a cagey draw?
All signs point to a hard-fought encounter with goals for both sides and a narrow edge for Ukraine.