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Iceland invite Turkey to Laugardalsvollur in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Monday. The hosts have one win in three games, while the Crescent-Stars have had an unbeaten start to their campaign, winning two.
Iceland began their campaign with a win over Montenegro and are winless in two games. In their previous outing, they drew 2-2 at home to Wales. They conceded twice in the first half before Logi Tomasson halved the deficit in the 69th minute. Danny Ward's own goal helped them to a share of the spoils.
Meanwhile, Turkey made it two wins on the trot on Friday with a 1-0 home triumph over Montenegro. Substitute İrfan Kahveci scored a 69th-minute winner, six minutes after coming on.
Iceland vs Turkey Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 14 times across competitions, with Iceland leading 8-3.
- Iceland have an unbeaten home record in the fixture, winning six of seven games.
- The hosts have one win in the Nations League, with that triumph coming at home against Montenegro in September.
- Turkey are unbeaten in two meetings against Iceland, winning 3-1 at home in the reverse fixture last month.
- Iceland are unbeaten in four home games in the Nations League, winning one.
- The visitors have lost one of their last four away games in the Nations League, winning two, keeping three clean sheets.
Iceland vs Turkey Prediction
Iceland are unbeaten at home in the Nations League in four games. They have an unbeaten home record in the fixture and won 2-1 in their last home meeting against the visitors in 2019.
Stefan Teitur Pordarson and Jon Dagur Porsteinsson were booked last week and will serve suspensions. Saevar Atli Magnusson has been called up as a replacement.
Turkey, meanwhile, kept their second clean sheet of the Nations League campaign last week. They are winless in two away games in the Nations League, scoring once.
Barıs Alper Yılmaz was subbed off with an injury against Montenegro and won't feature here, while Kaan Ayhan will serve a suspension. Considering the current form of both teams, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Iceland 1-1 Turkey
Iceland vs Turkey Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu to score or assist any time - Yes
