European Championship: Luxembourg vs Iceland – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the European Championship game between Luxembourg and Iceland who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team stats and a recommended betting tip.

On Friday, a Euro 2024 qualifier is set to unfold as Luxembourg and Icelands footballing representatives lock horns in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Currently occupying the third spot in Group J with seven points, Luxembourg aim to bolster their standing. Iceland, currently positioned in fifth place with three points, seek to make a significant climb in the group standings. The two teams are no strangers to each other, having previously played out a goalless draw in their most recent matchup.

Form: Luxembourg vs Iceland

Luxembourg Form

Luxembourg have displayed a resurgence in their recent form, amassing six points from their last three matches. Their journey began with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Malta but quickly rebounded with a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein. They continued their winning streak with a 0-2 triumph against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Over their last six internationals, Luxembourg secured two wins, recorded two draws, and suffered two losses, netting four goals while conceding seven.

Iceland Form

Iceland’s recent performances have been a mixed bag, highlighted by a dominating 0-7 victory over Liechtenstein. However, they were unable to maintain their momentum, suffering a 1-2 defeat to Slovakia and a 0-1 loss to Portugal in their subsequent matches. Over their last six internationals, Iceland secured only one win, managed one draw, and endured four losses, with a goal tally of nine scored and ten conceded.

Betting stats and facts for Luxembourg and Iceland

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Luxembourg and Iceland played across all competitions.

Players on top: Luxembourg vs Iceland

Danel Sinani has been in fine form for Luxembourg, finding the back of the net twice in their recent European Championship matches. Meanwhile, Alfred Finnbogason leads the way for Iceland, scoring one goal in their last six matches in the tournament.

Popular markets: Luxembourg vs Iceland

Full-time result

Luxembourg experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent home matches, securing two wins, recording three draws, and suffering five losses in their last 10 games on their home turf. On the other hand, Iceland’s performances on the road have mirrored their form, with two wins, four draws, and four losses in their last 10 away matches.

Both teams to score

Luxembourg displayed a tendency to take the initiative in their matches, scoring the opening goal in six out of their last 10 games. In contrast, Iceland have found it more challenging to score the first goal. They achieved this feat in just three of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Luxembourg witnessed over 2.5 goals in four of their previous ten matches. They averaged 1.2 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Iceland, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.

Betting tip: Luxembourg vs Iceland

To sum up, the upcoming match between Luxembourg and Iceland seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this European Championship game.

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