Analysis and prediction for France vs Iceland: Mbappe to score a brace.
The World Cup qualifying match between France and Iceland will take place at 1:45 AM on September 10th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest information on the France vs Iceland match lineups.
France will certainly have to make at least one change after their win against Ukraine, as young winger Désiré Doué is injured. Hugo Ekitike could be given a chance, while Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola, and Michael Olise are almost certain starters in attack. In midfield, Manu Koné and Aurélien Tchouaméni will partner behind centre-backs Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano.
Iceland are likely to keep the same lineup that thrashed Azerbaijan 5-0. Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, and Daniel Gretarsson will form a three-man defense. In midfield, Stefan Teitur Thordarson and Isak Bergmann Johannesson will support striker Andri Gudjohnsen.
Latest predicted lineups for France vs Iceland
France:
Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone; Ekitike, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Iceland:
Olafsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson; Thorsteinsson, Thordarson, Johannesson, Ellertsson; Haraldsson, Gudjohnsen, Gudmundsson
Latest football match prediction: France vs Iceland
France were quite fortunate to keep a clean sheet against Ukraine, as their opponents created four clear chances, hitting the post and missing several good opportunities inside the penalty area.
This victory did not save Didier Deschamps from familiar criticism, with many arguing that his playing style has not fully exploited the strengths of the star-studded squad at his disposal.
Les Bleus reached the 2022 World Cup final, were eliminated in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 by Spain – who went on to win – and finished third in the 2024-25 Nations League. Despite leading the team since 2012, Deschamps has only won one major title.
The home team have scored two or more goals in eight of their last ten matches, and kept three clean sheets in their four games leading up to Tuesday's clash. Their last two matches were both 2-0 wins, but prior to that they had a run of five games with two wins, one draw and two losses.
At home, France remains a difficult team to beat, with a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches.
Iceland entered this match after a 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan, with the opening goal coming in injury time of the first half. In the second half, they defended well and did not allow their opponents to take a single shot.
Historically, Iceland has faced France 15 times but has never won, losing four and drawing one of five matches since 2012.
Coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson took over in January 2025, and his team has conceded seven goals in five matches. However, they have won two of their last three games, scoring eight goals and losing only once. On the road, Iceland has shown poor form, losing three of their last four matches.
Latest France vs Iceland score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.France vs Icelandas follows:
- Sportsmole:France 2-0 Iceland
- WhoScore:France 3-1 Iceland
- Our newspaper predicts:France 3-1 Iceland
When and where can I watch France vs Iceland live?
To watch the France vs Iceland match live in the World Cup qualifiers at 1:45 AM on September 10th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
