| France wins | Draw | Iceland wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.075 | 11 | 27 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| France vs Iceland | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT |
| France odds | -910 |
| Iceland odds | +2500 |
| Draw | +900 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5: -278/+229 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
France vs Iceland Preview and Team News
France Team News
The French national team secured a 2-0 win over Ukraine in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers, successfully converting their chances. While Les Bleus didn’t showcase outstanding positional play, they capitalized on the disorganization in the Ukrainian defense.
However, the victory came at a cost, as France were hit by two major absences ahead of the fixture against Iceland. The creative and explosive wing duo of Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doué were ruled out after sustaining injuries in the win over Ukraine.
Dembélé, a strong contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or, is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring issue, while the Doué faces a month out with a calf strain.
🤩🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/WZHYOFovfQ
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) September 8, 2025
This has sparked a dispute between the club and the country, as Paris Saint-Germain expressed their frustration with the French Football Federation’s management of star players.
The absence of key players will force Deschamps to reorganize his attacking lineup. He’s likely to rely on Kingsley Coman or Moussa Diaby to fill the right flank. Alternatively, he could position Michel Olise as a right forward and move Antoine Griezmann into the number 10 role. Kylian Mbappé, who scored against Ukraine, is expected to play as the central forward.
OLISE ➡️ BARCOLA ➡️ OLISE ⚽️
A long one-two between Olise and Barcola saw us open the scoring against Ukraine on Friday!
Michael Olise making it 𝟑 goals in 𝟒 matches with Les Bleus 🔥#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/t9TB5LgtMO
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) September 7, 2025
Before that victory, France beat Germany 2-0 in the Nations League but also suffered a surprising 4-5 defeat to Spain. Deschamps has yet to bring stability to his side, who appear vulnerable in defense against top opponents and somewhat predictable in attack against more organized teams.
Even so, the victory at the 2018 World Cup remains a main argument for keeping Deschamps in his position.
France predicted lineup vs Iceland (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouaméni, Koné; Olise, Coman, Barcola; Mbappé.
Iceland Team News
Iceland will head to Paris full of confidence after a decisive 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their opening World Cup qualifier. This impressive result should lift the morale of a side that are still undergoing a period of transition since their unbelievable run at Euro 2016.
The return of their experienced captain, Aron Gunnarsson, to training is another boost, as he’s expected to provide much-needed leadership in midfield. Young players from the new generation, such as Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, who plays in France with Lille, will be eager to impress on familiar ground.
The attacking threat will likely come from Albert Guðmundsson and Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson, both of whom were key in the victory over Azerbaijan.
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavík
FT Iceland 5(1) Azerbaijan 0(0) pic.twitter.com/RL053L7EEu— Geoff Jackson (@ja76779356) September 5, 2025
That performance was a showcase of clinical finishing and well-organized team play against weaker opposition. Before that, their form had been more inconsistent, including a 0-1 friendly loss to Northern Ireland and a 3-1 friendly win over Scotland. Their 2024-25 campaign also included setbacks, such as a 2-5 aggregate defeat to Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League play-offs and a 1-4 loss against Wales.
Iceland have moved away from the 4-4-2 formation that brought them so much success in the past. Under Arnar Bergmann Gunnlaugsson, they’ve become more flexible, often lining up in a 3-4-3 or 4-5-1. Their win against Azerbaijan was a result of their ability to exploit the wide areas and deliver quality crosses into the box, a classic Icelandic strength
The squad will be without Orri Óskarsson, who is sidelined through injury, with Hjörtur Hermannsson expected to step into his place.
Iceland predicted lineup vs France (4-5-1): Ólafsson; Ellertsson, Ingason, Gretarsson, Pálsson; Hlynsson, Thórðarson, Í. B. Jóhannesson, Þorsteinsson, Willumsson; Gudjohnsen.
France vs Iceland Prediction
- Pick: France to win
- Odds: -910 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: France 3-0 Iceland
France, despite the absence of Dembélé and Doué, have an impressive lineup of attacking talent. They’re expected to dominate possession and carefully search for openings in a well-organized Icelandic defense.
The key will be the movement and interplay between Olise, Mbappé, and their supporting players. Olise’s skill in dropping deep and facilitating play is crucial for penetrating a packed back line.
𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 ⚡️
After a perfect ball from Aurélien Tchouaméni, Kylian Mbappé made no mistake in front of goal.
With his 51st goal for Les Bleus, he equalled Thierry Henry as the team’s second all-time top scorer 🙌#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/m2DLLZE0aD
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) September 7, 2025
Iceland, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a compact and disciplined defensive shape, aiming to frustrate Les Bleus and hit them on the counterattack. Their strength also lies in their ability to pose a threat from set pieces.
The quality difference between the two teams is undeniable. Kylian Mbappé, in particular, has the talent to influence the outcome of a match like this on his own. With Parc des Princes expected to be filled with intense noise, the home advantage should give the French players even greater momentum.
France vs Iceland Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Kylian Mbappé to score
Mbappé, who scored against Ukraine, will be central to France’s attacking strategy. He’s expected to see plenty of the ball and have plenty of opportunities, especially against a deep-sitting defense.
Mbappé is in great shape and has scored four goals in his last five appearances. He’ll likely find the back of the net against Iceland.
France vs Iceland Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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- DAZN Canada (Canada)
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