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Welcome to our Iceland vs Ukraine prediction for the World Cup Qualification Europe match on October 10, 2025. If you're looking for a human-written, insightful take on this fixture, you've come to the right place. We’ll break down the head to head stats, recent form, tactical approaches, and serve up our best betting tips, all wrapped up in a style that’s easy to digest for football fans everywhere.
The stage is set at Reykjavík’s Laugardalsvöllur, where Iceland will host Ukraine in a crucial Group D encounter. Both teams have a history of tight contests, with their last five meetings resulting in one win apiece and three draws. Their most recent head to head was in March 2024, when Ukraine edged Iceland 2-1 in a Euro 2024 playoff final, coming from behind—a testament to Ukraine’s resilience and Iceland’s stubbornness.
This time, the stakes are just as high. Iceland, under new coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson, are looking to bounce back from a mixed bag of results in 2025. Their 5-0 thrashing of Azerbaijan was quickly followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat to France, and earlier losses to Kosovo and Northern Ireland. The squad, featuring experienced names like Aron Gunnarsson and rising stars like captain Orri Steinn Óskarsson, is eager to prove that their footballing revolution is still alive and kicking.
Ukraine, managed by the tactically astute Serhiy Rebrov, have also had a rollercoaster year. A 0-2 defeat to France and a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan in September 2025 underline their inconsistency, but they’ve shown flashes of brilliance, such as their 3-1 win over Belgium in the Nations League play-offs. However, injuries to key players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Roman Yaremchuk, and Viktor Tsyhankov could test their squad depth in Reykjavík.
Let’s break down the tactical chess match we expect to see:
Squad depth could be a decisive factor. Iceland’s squad is valued at €78.20m, while Ukraine’s is a hefty €309.80m, reflecting the visitors’ greater resources. However, football isn’t played on spreadsheets—especially not in Reykjavík’s unpredictable October weather.
Now, let’s get to the heart of our Iceland vs Ukraine prediction—what do the odds, stats, and our AI betting tips suggest for this intriguing match-up?
Our AI sees this as a game where both teams will create chances—possession is forecast at 48% for Iceland and 52% for Ukraine, with 10 shots for the hosts and 11 for the visitors. Expect both sides to hit the target four times each, and a total of seven corners. Discipline should be decent, with two yellow cards for Iceland and one for Ukraine.
In summary, our Iceland vs Ukraine prediction points toward a lively contest with goals at both ends. Iceland’s tactical discipline and home support could see them edge a depleted Ukraine side, but the visitors’ quality means nothing is certain. For punters, over 1.5 goals is the safest bet, while adventurous types might fancy the home win at juicy odds.
Stay tuned to NerdyTips for more head to head stats, betting tips, and match previews. Whether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned bettor, our Iceland vs Ukraine prediction aims to give you the edge for this World Cup qualifier.
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O1.5 -303
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3031 215
Iceland is expected to win with odds of 215Over 1.5 -303
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -125
Both teams are expected to score1X&O1.5 109
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
3:2
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 Ukraine |
26-Mar-24
2:1
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| Iceland |
05-Sep-17
2:0
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| Ukraine |
05-Sep-16
1:1
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World - World Cup - Qualification Europe| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
France | 6 | 16-4 | 16 |
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Ukraine | 6 | 10-11 | 10 |
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Iceland | 6 | 13-11 | 7 |
| 4 |
Azerbaijan | 6 | 3-16 | 1 |
