Iceland vs Wales Prediction & Betting Tips (11 October)

2nd in its Nations League B group during the previous edition, Iceland hopes to fight for promotion but will also have to remain vigilant because relegation is possible. Last September, the Northerners started this new campaign well by taking over Montenegro 2-0 but then lost in Türkiye 3-1. They thus occupy 3rd place in group 4, synonymous with the relegation play-off, with 1 point behind 2nd place, qualifying for an accession play-off. Absent from the last two major international competitions, Johann Berg Gudmundsson's teammates have been struggling for some time. During qualifying for Euro 2024, they showed their difficulties by only finishing 4th in Group J with 10 points taken in as many matches. Subsequently, Iceland won against Israel 1-4 before losing the final play-off against Ukraine 1-2 . During the last Nations League, Wales failed to reach the level of League A and finished bottom of its group made up of the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.

Back in League B this year, the British intend to play the climb. They also got off to a good start in September with a point preserved against Turkey 0-0 and a success in Montenegro 1-2. Beaten in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, Wales then narrowly missed qualifying for Euro 2024. The partners of former Rennais Joe Rodon had to settle for 3rd place in the group. D in the qualifiers, behind Turkey and Croatia but ahead of Armenia and Latvia. Qualified for the play-offs, they easily dominated Finland 4-1 before falling to Poland 0-0, elimination following penalties.

For Iceland, we must mention the absence of the interesting striker Gudmundsson (Fiorentina, 10 goals in 37 seasons) who has not appeared in the national team since last March. Added to this is the withdrawal of the promising Haraldsson (Lille, 3 goals in 19 sels) and the non-calls of Bjarnason (HamKam, 17 sels), Arnor Sigurdsson (Blackburn, 34 sels) and Julius Magnusson (Fredikstad, 5 sels). ), all of whom were present at the last gathering. Scorer against Montenegro during the first day of the Nations League, striker Oskarsson (Real Sociedad, 3 goals in 10 sels) is in competition with Gudjohnsen (La Gantoise, 6 goals in 26 sels) to start up front. Holders in September, the experienced Gudmundsson (Al-Orobah, 8 goals in 95 seasons) and Gylfi Sigurdsson (Valur, 27 goals in 82 seasons) are available.

All present at the last Wales rally, the midfielders Ramsey (Cardiff , 21 goals in 86 sel), Ampadu (Leeds, 54 sel), Colwill (Cardiff, 9 sel) and Crew (Leeds, 1 sel) are missing this time, either by choice or due to injury. This is also the case for attackers James (Leeds, 7 goals in 53 games) and Matondo (Rangers, 0 goals in 12 games). Both scorers against Montenegro in September, attackers Moore (Sheffield United, 13 goals in 45 games) and Wilson (Fulham, 9 goals in 56 games) could still take their place in an attacking trio completed by the excellent winger Johnson ( Tottenham, 3 goals in 30 games), who is in sight with his club at the start of the season. In defense, take place the executives Davies (Tottenham, 88 sel) and Rodon (Leeds, 46 sel) as well as the interesting piston Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest, 40 sel).