The French may have a few injured players, but they should still be too strong for Iceland. However, the hosts could cause some problems.<\/p>\n
Best bets for Iceland vs France<\/p>\n
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Goals galore in Reykjav\u00edk<\/p>\n Their head-to-heads tend to feature plenty of goals from both sides. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of their last 10 meetings since the start of the 1990s. Their most recent clash has seen the French win 2-1.<\/p>\n Even with the absence of players like Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, and Ousmane Dembele, the French are still expected to find the net. Moreover, Michael Olise, Hugo Ekitike, and Kylian Mbappe are known for causing plenty of problems. The hosts will face a tough challenge at Laugardalsv\u00f6llur.<\/p>\n However, Str\u00e1karnir okkar have dangerous players as well and will be eager to score once or twice, even if victory isn\u2019t possible. This match will see plenty of action from both sides.<\/p>\n France\u2019s Icelandic problem<\/p>\n Iceland have often caused a few problems for France over the years. They\u2019ve never beaten them in any of their meetings since 1957, but have regularly managed to make the matches competitive. Last month, Didier Deschamps\u2019 side had to come from behind to win, and needed a penalty to secure victory in the match before that.<\/p>\n Therefore, contrary to expectations, matches against them have rarely been as easy for the French, and this game may see a similar scenario. Both teams have scored in eight of their last 10 clashes, and only three have been won by three or more goals.<\/p>\n However, despite Iceland\u2019s strong performances, they have never secured victory. So, while Arnar Gunnlaugsson\u2019s men can be a threat, they\u2019ll likely lose.<\/p>\n Patience is a virtue<\/p>\n Ahead of their clash with Azerbaijan, France have scored nine goals after the break in their six games in 2025. They may reach ten or more goals before they travel to Reykjav\u00edk. Although they can be left frustrated by teams, they have shown that they can score late in the match.<\/p>\n The home side will likely be able to stand firm for long periods, and cause problems for Deschamps\u2019 side. However, the quality on the French bench isn\u2019t comparable. Their last meeting saw the likes of Kingsley Coman and Ekitike play; this time, it could be Jean-Philippe Mateta or Maghnes Akliouche.<\/p>\n They will try very hard in the beginning and start scoring eventually.<\/p>\n\n
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