Iceland vs France Prediction & Betting Tips (13 October)

France and Iceland are set to clash in Paris for their second outing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, both riding high after convincing opening wins. France dispatched Ukraine 2-0, though their defensive frailties were exposed, while Iceland stunned Azerbaijan with a 5-0 demolition. Didier Deschamps, still under scrutiny despite his long tenure, faces mounting pressure to convert France’s star-studded roster into consistent tournament success. Meanwhile, Iceland’s new head coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson has injected fresh energy into the squad, with his side showing both attacking flair and defensive discipline.

Injury concerns loom large for Les Bleus. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué are sidelined, forcing tactical reshuffles. Hugo Ekitike is tipped to step into the attacking trio alongside Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola, with Michael Olise also in contention. The midfield pairing of Manu Koné and Aurélien Tchouaméni will anchor the center, while Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano marshal the backline. Iceland, on the other hand, are expected to stick with their winning formula. Andri Gudjohnsen leads the line, supported by Albert Gudmundsson and a robust midfield featuring Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Stefan Teitur Thordarson.



France’s home form remains formidable, with three wins in their last five matches at home, and they’ve netted at least twice in eight of their last ten outings. Iceland, however, have struggled on the road, losing three of their last four away fixtures. Historically, France have dominated this matchup, unbeaten in 15 encounters against Iceland. Yet, Gunnlaugsson’s side arrives with momentum and a belief that they can rewrite history, especially after their recent goal-scoring spree.

Expect a tightly contested affair under the lights of Parc des Princes. France’s attacking depth and home advantage should edge them past a resilient Icelandic side, but not without resistance. With both teams showing early promise and tactical sharpness, we predict a 2-1 victory for France—a scoreline that reflects Iceland’s growing threat and France’s enduring pedigree.

• Summary: Iceland is going head to head with France starting on 13 Oct 2025 at 18:45 UTC at Laugardalsvöllur stadium, Reykjavik city, Iceland. The match is a part of the World Cup Qual. UEFA D .
• Iceland Feedinco Rating: 6.91
• France Feedinco Rating: 7.34