Iceland vs Luxembourg prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 16, 2026
On November 16, 2026, Iceland and Luxembourg will meet in the sixth round of League C of the UEFA Nations League. To avoid taking any risks, the hosts would be wise to secure a win.
Iceland vs Luxembourg: team and expert analysis
Iceland have not been at their best for a long time and were relegated from League B at the end of the previous cycle. But they have looked good this time around. They drew both matches against Estonia, 1-0 and 0-0. However, in September and October, they thrashed their opponents twice, scoring three unanswered goals in each game.
Luxembourg won both of their playoff matches against Malta in March. They also began the new cycle with a 2-1 win over Bulgaria. But they lost their remaining matches in September and October.
Iceland played in Bulgaria in November and thrashed the hosts, scoring five unanswered goals. Luxembourg hosted Estonia, but even on home soil they lost again, 0-1!
Previous matches: Iceland vs Luxembourg
Iceland have won half of their eight meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts are strong and motivated. Our pick is an Iceland win with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.88).
Iceland vs Luxembourg: key stats and trends
- Iceland have won three of their last four matches
- Iceland average 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Iceland's matches, with an average total of 2.7 goals per game
- Luxembourg have lost five of their last seven matches
- Luxembourg average 0.8 goals scored and 1 conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 10% of Luxembourg's matches, with an average total of 1.8 goals per game
Iceland vs Luxembourg: possible starting lineups
Iceland play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Valdimarsson — Gretarsson, Pálsson, Ellertsson, Thórðarson — Jóhannesson, Sigurðsson, Haraldsson — Þorsteinsson, Óskarsson, Guðjohnsen
Luxembourg play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Moris — Jans, Selimović, Hall, Bönert — Vincent Thill, Olesen, Krus, Kadamani — Stéphan Thill, Dardari
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