Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Ukraine vs Iceland match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| 45+1' | I. Johannesson Holding | |||
| 65' | J. Gudmundsson / B. Willumsson | |||
| R. Yaremchuk / V. Vanat | 69' | |||
| M. Shaparenko / Y. Yarmolyuk | 69' | |||
| R. Malinovskyi Tripping | 75' | |||
| O. Gutsulyak / R. Malinovskyi | 77' | |||
| O. Zubkov (1 - 0) Assist: O. Gutsulyak | 83' | |||
| Y. Konoplya Tripping | 85' | |||
| 86' | L. Tomasson / M. E. Ellertsson | |||
| 86' | D. T. Gudjohnsen / J. D. Thorsteinsson | |||
| O. Svatok / O. Zubkov | 87' | |||
| Y. Nazaryna / V. Tsygankov | 87' | |||
| O. Gutsulyak (2 - 0) Assist: I. Kaliuzhnyi | 90+3' |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a key European qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, where the Ukrainian national team hosts its direct competitor for qualification from the group, the Icelandic national team, at their nominal home ground. This is a 'six-pointer' that could be decisive in the final standings.
Kick-off: November 16, 2025, 17:00 UTC (20:00 MSK) Stadium: Stadion Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland (neutral venue) Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Ukraine vs Iceland: Match Preview
Both teams approach this match as direct competitors for the second spot in Group D, which grants a place in the play-offs. For the Ukrainian team, this match will be their second in four days after a grueling away trip to France, which could affect the team's physical condition. Iceland, on the other hand, will be fresher and will try to use this factor to their advantage. The head-to-head history between these teams is perfectly balanced: in four matches, each team has won once, with two games ending in a draw.
Team Form and Analysis
Ukraine
The 'Blue and Yellows,' under Serhiy Rebrov, will be highly motivated to secure three points in their final home match of the qualifiers. The team relies on ball control and fast attacks through the wings, where Mykhailo Mudryk and Viktor Tsyhankov are the main threats. The main question is whether the leaders will have enough time to recover after an energy-draining game against France.
Iceland
'Our Boys' are known for their fighting spirit, athleticism, and skill from set pieces. The Icelanders will aim to impose a physical battle and take advantage of their opponent's fatigue. The team's leader is Genoa star Albert Guðmundsson, who can decide the outcome of a moment on his own. The visitors will aim to at least avoid defeat to maintain a good position in the fight for the play-offs.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Ukraine (4-3-3): Trubin; Konoplia, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko; Sudakov, Stepanenko, Malinovskyi; Tsyhankov, Dovbyk, Mudryk.
- Iceland (4-4-2): Valdimarsson; Pálsson, Ingason, Hermannsson, Þórarinsson; Sigurðsson, Traustason, Haraldsson, Þorsteinsson; Guðmundsson, Finnbogason.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
A match between two evenly matched teams with similar styles is extremely difficult to predict. Ukraine has the advantage of its (nominal) home field, but Iceland will be physically fresher.
- Main Prediction: Draw. In a clash between two direct competitors where the cost of a mistake is very high, a draw seems the most likely outcome. The fatigue of the Ukrainians after the match with France could be offset by home support.
- Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings have seen fewer than three goals. Given the importance of the match, the teams are likely to play cautiously.