Iceland vs Argentina prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 10, 2026
Friendly International
On June 10, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Iceland and Argentina will take place. The favorite here is clear, but winning is not the top priority at the moment.
Iceland vs Argentina: Team News and Expert Analysis
Iceland experienced a brief surge, debuting consecutively at the Euros (very successfully) and the World Cup in 2016-2018. Since then, they have not qualified for any major tournaments. Last year, they lost the battle for second place in their group to Ukraine, suffering two defeats—though they managed a draw against France. Their 2026 campaign began poorly: a 0-4 defeat to Mexico and a couple of draws in March. Most recently, they lost 0-1 to Japan without scoring.
Argentina can rightfully consider themselves the best national team in the world. They won the last World Cup and, for the second time in a row, the Copa América. They also topped their continental qualification with a significant lead. A good benchmark of their level would have been the Finalissima, but instead of a clash with Spain, they settled for wins in strictly friendly games against Mauritania and Zambia. In the current preparation phase for the World Cup, they secured a solid 2-0 win over Honduras.
The islanders average 1.6 goals scored per match but concede more—1.9 per game. The reigning champions score 2.3 goals on average and concede just 0.3.
Previous Matches: Iceland vs Argentina
In 2018, the World Cup debutants faced the South Americans and managed to secure a 1-1 draw.
The South Americans are much stronger—bet on their win with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Iceland vs Argentina: Key Stats and Trends
- Iceland have won just one of their last nine matches
- 50% of Iceland's matches end with goals by both teams, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Argentina have won thirteen of their last sixteen matches
- 20% of Argentina's matches end with goals by both teams, and the average total is 2.6 goals per game
Iceland vs Argentina: Probable Starting Line-ups
Iceland play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible line-up): Valdimarsson - Thomasson, Thorhallsson, Magnusson, Gretarsson, Thordarson - Hlynsson, Baldursson, Thordarson, Ellertsson - Villumsson
Argentina play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Musso - Tagliafico, L. Martinez, Otamendi, Hiai - Palacios, Simeone - Barco, Lo Celso, Almada - Martinez
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the national teams' friendly match standings
