Saturday, December 21, 2024

Prediction: Iceland vs Turkey

Prediction: Turkey to win 3-0

Best Odds: 47/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Iceland and Turkey will lock horns with each other in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B next week. The match between Åge Hareide’s side and Vincenzo Montella’s team will be held at Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavík and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time next Monday.

Iceland

Iceland have started to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in European football. While they are not yet at the stage where their fans can say that they are among the elite, gone are the days when they were considered European minnows and were expected to lose every single game.

Åge Hareide’s side, though, need to do slightly better in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B. They are currently third in Group 4 with three points from two matches. Iceland are a point behind Turkey and Wales, who are first and second respectively in the standings.

Iceland have kicked off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Montenegro at home. Then came a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Turkey away from home in Izmir.

Team News:

Patrik Gunnarsson, Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, Alfons Sampsted, Victor Palsson, Daniel Leo Gretarsson, Arnor Sigurdsson, Willum Thor Willumsson, Mikael Anderson, Orri Oskarsson and Andri Gudjohnsen all are part of the Iceland squad.

Turkey

Turkey are a major force in European and world football and are expected to qualify for major international competitions with ease. They are also backed by their own fans to do well in those competitions.

Vincenzo Montella’s side are doing well in the UEFA Nations League B at the moment. Turkey are currently at the top of Group 4 at the moment with four points from two matches. They are level on points with second-placed Wales and are a point ahead of Iceland, who are third.

Turkey kicked off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 campaign with a goalless draw with Wales away from home at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff. Then came a 3-1 victory over Iceland at Gürsel Aksel Stadium in Izmir.

Team News:

Mert Gunok, Ugurcan Cakir, Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Kaan Ayhan, Olay Yokuslu, Salih Ozcan, Arda Guler and Ern Dinkci are all part of the Turkey squad.

Key Factors to Consider

  • Iceland have scored 3 goals in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 matches.
  • Iceland have conceded 3 goals in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 matches
  • Turkey have won 3 matches against Iceland, drawing three and losing eight.
  • Turkey have scored 3 goals in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 games.
  • Turkey have conceded 1 goal in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 games.

Conclusion

Turkey have a better squad than Iceland and are also doing well at the moment. While Iceland will not be easy pushovers, Turkey are likely to eke out a narrow win in this particular UEFA Nations League game.

Prediction: Turkey to win 3-0

Best Odds: 47/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jamie Jones


Jamie Jones is an experienced football journalist who has been working in the industry for years. Jamie watches all the major leagues in Europe, especially the Premier League and La Liga.

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