Luxembourg vs Iceland prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 29, 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On September 29, 2026, the national teams of Luxembourg and Iceland will meet in the second round of League C of the UEFA Nations League. Both the hosts and the visitors are determined to get a result.
Luxembourg vs Iceland: team news and expert analysis
Luxembourg failed to win in the previous Nations League campaign, settling for three draws and the same number of defeats. However, in March they comfortably beat Malta in the playoffs, 2-0 and 3-0, and remained in League C. Then, after losing to Italy in a friendly in the summer, they went on to defeat Albania. They have now opened their campaign against Bulgaria, impressively securing an away victory.
In last year's qualifying campaign, Iceland took points off France but lost twice to their rivals Ukraine, allowing them to finish second. In 2026, however, they have not won even in friendly matches. In the opening round against Estonia, they also had to settle for a draw, 1-1.
The players from the Grand Duchy score an average of 0.8 goals per game but concede twice as many — 1.2. The islanders play slightly more entertaining football, but the ratio is similar: 1.1 goals scored and 2.1 conceded.
Previous matches: Luxembourg vs Iceland
Iceland won three of the first four head-to-head meetings. Since then, however, the teams have added three draws and one defeat to that record.
The visitors are considered the favorites, but they have not been convincing. The hosts should avoid defeat against such an opponent (odds — 1.60).
Luxembourg vs Iceland: key statistics and trends
- Luxembourg have won four of their last five matches
- 10% of Luxembourg's matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Iceland are winless in seven consecutive matches
- 50% of Iceland's matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.2
Luxembourg vs Iceland: possible starting lineups
Luxembourg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Moris — Jans, Mahmutovic, Carlson, Bohnert — Moreira, Barreiro — Thill, Sinani, Dardari — Kadamani. Sinani could miss the match through injury
Iceland play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Valdimarsson — Palsson, Thordarson, Gretarsson, Ellertsson — Haraldsson, Johannesson, Thorsteinsson — Gudmundsson, Oskarsson, Gudjonsson. Gudmundsson is a doubt
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