France vs Iceland Prediction, 1:45 a.m. September 10: Bullying the weak

TPO - Football commentary on the match France vs Iceland, Group D, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, taking place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10. Welcoming the completely underdog Iceland, France has many advantages to rise to the top of Group D in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe.

Prediction before the match France vs Iceland

After the first round of matches in Group D, France and Iceland are now tied on three points. France beat Ukraine 2-0 at home, while Iceland thrashed Azerbaijan 5-0. With their opponents at home, France must win to move to the top of Group D.

The 2-0 win over Ukraine did not satisfy Les Blue fans. Since the 2022 World Cup, coach Didier Deschamps has been facing criticism from his home fans. The majority commented that France's play has become increasingly dry and lacked attacking power despite having a squad full of top stars.

Facing Iceland is an opportunity for coach Deschamps to help his players find a convincing victory in terms of attack and score. Besides, "Les Blue" needs to improve the defense. Against Ukraine, France let the opponent create 4 clear chances, with one shot hitting the goal post. Iceland's attack is not stronger than Ukraine's. But if France continues to play carelessly like in the previous match, a bad scenario could happen.

Statistics show that France and Iceland have met 15 times in history. "Les Blue" still maintains an unbeaten record against "the Vikings". Since 2012, the two teams have met 5 times, France won 4 matches against Iceland and drew 1.

From home advantage to head-to-head record and squad quality, France has the advantage. When falling into Group D, France is almost certain to have a ticket to the 2026 World Cup finals. The goal of Deschamps and his team will be to finish the first matches to comfortably accelerate in the final stage.

Form, head-to-head record France vs Iceland

Since the generation of players with great potential at Euro 2012, Icelandic football has passed its "golden" period and has struggled in recent years. Earlier this year, Iceland appointed coach Gunnlaugsson to the "hot seat". Iceland's situation started to improve when they had a big win in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Iceland have lost three of their last four away games. Meanwhile, in the last five games France have hosted, they have won three, drawn one and lost one. Winning a point away from home would be a huge achievement for Iceland, a crucial turning point for them to continue their dream of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. And it certainly won't be easy for Iceland to get a point.

France vs Iceland squad information

After the Ukraine game, France's lineup was slightly shaken up by Doue's injury. Striker Ekitike will be available to replace Doue. Iceland have a full squad and will stick with the same lineup that beat Azerbaijan 5-0.

Expected lineup:

France: Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone; Ekitike, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe.

Iceland : Olafsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson; Thorsteinsson, Thordarson, Johannesson, Ellertsson; Haraldsson, Gudjohnsen, Gudmundsson.

Score prediction: France 2-0 Iceland.

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