Iceland vs France Prediction & Betting Tips

France vs Iceland Match Preview

France aim to extend their perfect World Cup qualifying run when they host Iceland on 13 October 2025. The group leaders have already secured qualification and now look to maintain momentum before the final round. Iceland, sitting third, will need something special to revive their hopes after two losses in three games.

France Showing Ruthless Consistency at Home

Les Bleus have been clinical throughout this campaign, winning all three group matches while conceding just once. Their recent 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan followed a solid 2-1 result against Iceland and a 2-0 away success in Ukraine. The team have now scored seven goals in three qualifiers and kept back-to-back clean sheets at home.

France’s results show strong balance across attack and defense. Even when tested by teams like Iceland, they find ways to score in both halves. With momentum on their side and confidence high after recent wins against top sides like Germany and Ukraine earlier in the year, they enter this tie as clear favourites to control proceedings again.

Iceland’s Attack Dangerous but Defensive Issues Persist

Iceland’s campaign has been unpredictable. Their 5-0 win over Azerbaijan showed attacking potential, yet defensive lapses have cost them against stronger opponents. They lost 3-5 to Ukraine and 2-1 to France in earlier rounds, underlining their tendency to concede under pressure.

Away from home, the visitors often struggle to stay compact. Their only recent away win came in Scotland, but defeats in Northern Ireland and France highlight recurring problems in dealing with direct and quick transitions. Even so, they usually find a goal of their own, having scored in four of their last five outings. That attacking spark could still make them a tricky opponent despite the gap in class.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• France won all three group games, scoring seven and conceding once.
• Iceland’s last five competitive games produced over 2.5 goals in four.
• France have beaten Iceland in five straight meetings.
• Three of those wins saw both teams scoring.
• Iceland have lost four of their last six away qualifiers.

France vs Iceland Prediction

This fixture has consistently delivered goals and excitement, and another open contest looks likely. France are in full control of Group D and continue to blend creativity with ruthless finishing. Iceland, though inconsistent, have shown enough attacking intent to find the net.

Given that France tend to concede occasionally but respond with multi-goal margins, the hosts should win while allowing some resistance. Combining a home win with both teams scoring fits recent trends.

Expect a lively second half as Iceland chase the game, opening space for France to exploit. A repeat of the earlier scoreline looks reasonable, and a 3-1 home win appears the most realistic outcome.

Finn Larsson- October 13, 2025

Iceland vs France Betting Tips

Over 1.5 goals second half

OK

1.86 Odds

France to win & Both teams to Score

OK

2.90 Odds

France 3-1

OK

11.00 Odds