Iceland vs Ukraine: prediction & betting odds 10 October 2025

The Matchday 7 World Cup 2026 qualifier between Iceland and Ukraine will take place on October 10 at the Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in Reykjavik. Iceland vs. Ukraine: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Iceland

The team had an excellent start to the group stage, thrashing Azerbaijan 5-0 at home. In the next round, the Icelanders visited France and narrowly lost to the group leaders 1-2. Arnar Gunnlaugsson's side is currently second in the group with 3 points, having scored the most goals in their quartet – 6 goals. It's also worth noting that in their last 9 World Cup qualifiers, the team has only secured 2 victories (3 draws and 4 losses).

• At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Iceland's last 8 World Cup qualifiers.
• The team has suffered only 2 defeats in their last 14 home matches in this tournament (9 wins and 3 draws).
• Iceland has kept a clean sheet in the second half in 11 of their last 14 home World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Iceland (4-3-3)

Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson – Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Victor Pálsson, Aron Gunnarsson, Daníel Leó Grétarsson – Stefán Thórdarson, Ísak Jóhannesson, Hákon Haraldsson – Albert Guðmundsson, Saevar Magnusson, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Ukraine

Serhiy Rebrov's team has been disappointing so far. In the first round, they lost 0-2 to France on neutral ground, and in the next match, they unexpectedly drew 1-1 away against Azerbaijan. As a result, the team is in third place in their group with just 1 point. Additionally, Ukraine has failed to win in this tournament for three matches (1 draw and 2 losses).

• In their last 12 World Cup qualifiers, Ukraine has suffered only 2 defeats (3 wins and 7 draws).
• Both teams scored in 9 of Ukraine's last 12 matches in this tournament.
• In their last 6 away qualifiers, Ukraine opened the scoring 5 times.

Predicted lineup for Ukraine (4-5-1)

Anatoliy Trubin – Yukhym Konoplya, Illya Zabarnyi, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Mykola Matviyenko – Oleksandr Nazarenko, Yehor Yarmolyuk, Mykola Shaparenko, Heorhii Sudakov, Oleksii Gutsulyak – Artem Dovbyk.

Due to injuries, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin and midfielder Oleksandr Zubkov, as well as forwards Roman Yaremchuk and Viktor Tsyhankov, are out. Defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has also not been called up to the squad.

Match Prediction: Iceland vs. Ukraine

This clash will be pivotal in Group D. It will be challenging for either team to displace France from the top spot, so they will be focused on competing for the second position. It's crucial to perform well against one another to secure at least a playoff spot for a chance to qualify for the World Cup. Currently, Iceland appears stronger, especially at home, where they have scored in 9 of their last 11 World Cup qualifiers.

At the same time, it's too early to write off Ukraine. This team often plays to high-scoring draws in World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine has scored in 10 of their last 12 matches in this tournament. They are also a threat away from home, having avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 away World Cup qualifiers, failing to score only once in this series. I anticipate a goal exchange in Reykjavik.

My prediction: Both teams to score – yes