Prediction: Iceland vs Wales

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 9/2

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Iceland and Wales will lock horns with each other in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B this week. The Group 4 match between Åge Hareide’s side and Craig Bellamy’s team will be held at Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavík and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time on Friday.

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.

Wales

Wales are now a major force in European football. The Dragons have prigressed and developed a lot over the past 10 or so years and are now expected to qualify for major international competitions and also do well in them.

Craig Bellamy’s side are doing well in 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B at the moment. Wales are currently second in Group 4 with four points from two matches, level on points with leaders Turkey. They are a point ahead of Iceland, who are currently third in the standings.

Wales kick off their 2024–25 UEFA Nations League campaign with a goalless draw with Turkey at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff. Then came a 2-1 victory over Montenegro away from home at Gradski Stadion in Nikšić.

Team News:

Danny Ward, Adam Davies, Karl Darlow, Chris Mepham, Connor Roberts, Ollie Cooper, David Brooks, Kieffer Moore, Lewis Koumas, Wes Burn, Neco Williams, Joe Rodon, Owen Beck and Brennan Johnson all are part of the Wales squad. Aaron Ramsey is not part of the squad because he is recovering from a hamstring injury.

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.
• Wales have scored 2 goals in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 matches.
• Wales have conceded 1 goal in 2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B Group 4 matches.
• Wales have won 5 matches against Iceland, drawing one and losing the other.

Conclusion

Both Iceland and Wales are good teams, and the UEFA Nations League match between the two sides will be an entertaining one. Playing at home will give Iceland an advantage, but if Wales play to their strengths, then they are likely to pick up a point from the encounter.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 9/2

Bookmaker: Zetbet