It’s Africa versus deepest, coldest Scandinavia….only at the World Cup would you see such a distinct contrast of styles!
Happily for the Nigerians, it should be nice and warm in Volgograd on June 22 when they meet Iceland in the second set of matches in Group D. Check also our predictions for Serbia vs Switzerland match, taking place the same day.
These two sides have been paired with Argentina and Croatia, so they will know that getting something from this game will be key if they are to have any hope of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup in Russia.
You certainly can’t accuse these two teams of taking the easy route to qualification for this tournament. Nigeria’s group in the CAF section of qualifying included Cameroon and Algeria, with only one of those teams able to secure automatic qualification. The Nigerians did so in a supreme showing that featured four wins from six and a solitary defeat on a technicality after they played an ineligible player against Algeria.
Iceland, meanwhile, topped the so-called ‘Group of Death’ in the European section, seeing off Croatia, Turkey, the Ukraine and Finland and losing just two of their ten matches played.
So we can say that both teams are in decent form heading into this all-important clash, who will make it count? Read our Nigeria vs Iceland preview and see for yourself!
How they did in the first round?
Nigeria lost to Croatia 2-0 after a really disappointing match from their perspective. They couldn't create a single attack that would be at least little threatening to Subasic's goal. That is why they will probably have a tough job in this match as well.
That is because of fantastic defensive play made by Iceland's players against Argentina. They were able to shut down every attack by South American team and took a draw 1-1. If they will play like this against Nigeria, the draw is certain and bettering their attack should get them the win against Africans and great chance to proceed to the play-offs. Take that into account when you are looking at any Nigeria vs Iceland betting tips.
What about Nigeria vs Iceland betting tips? The bookmakers odds let us know how evenly matched these two teams are, and so perhaps we are better off seeking value in other betting markets than the outright here.
One thing that was interesting about Nigeria’s qualification is that they never conceded more than one goal in the qualifiers they played; as mentioned, the 0-3 ‘defeat’ to Algeria was a punishment for playing an ineligible player.
The Nigeria squad features a number of players that European football fans will be familiar with. In midfield, there’s former Chelsea man John Obi-Mikel and Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi, while in attack Premier League stars Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi will be expected to provide the ammunition for Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Iceland were similarly stingy in their qualification campaign, conceding just seven goals in ten outings. They are a compact, well-organised team who will look to keep things as tight as possible, and if they can keep a clean sheet then there is always the chance that set-piece specialist Gylfi Sigurdsson might just conjure up a goal for them.
The Icelanders aren’t blessed with natural goalscorers. Up front, Kolbeinn Sigporsson will battle for a shirt against Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Albert Gudmundsson, and whichever combination they choose to field it is not going to strike fear into the hearts of the Nigerians.
All of the evidence points towards a low scoring encounter here, and with plenty, at stake, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this was a nervy and risk-averse affair. So back the Under 2.5 Goals line at 1.68.
This is a crucial game in Group D, with both Nigeria and Iceland desperate to claim all three points to boost their hopes of reaching the last 16. Who will prevail in Volgograd?
As this game gets closer, there will be some interesting in-play betting markets and thanks to World Cup live streaming, you can watch the action at the same time its played. We don't know for sure yet but there's a great chance that bookmakers such as William Hill, 1xBet and bet365 will offer the streaming services. If you want tot find out more about watching World Cup games online, read our World Cup 2018 live steaming article.
You also have the option to watch the 2018 World Cup live on television, with coverage around the world from Greenland to Timor Leste.
Nigeria vs Iceland Betting tips
It’s Africa versus deepest, coldest Scandinavia….only at the World Cup would you see such a distinct contrast of styles!
Happily for the Nigerians, it should be nice and warm in Volgograd on June 22 when they meet Iceland in the second set of matches in Group D. Check also our predictions for Serbia vs Switzerland match, taking place the same day.
These two sides have been paired with Argentina and Croatia, so they will know that getting something from this game will be key if they are to have any hope of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup in Russia.
You certainly can’t accuse these two teams of taking the easy route to qualification for this tournament. Nigeria’s group in the CAF section of qualifying included Cameroon and Algeria, with only one of those teams able to secure automatic qualification. The Nigerians did so in a supreme showing that featured four wins from six and a solitary defeat on a technicality after they played an ineligible player against Algeria.
Iceland, meanwhile, topped the so-called ‘Group of Death’ in the European section, seeing off Croatia, Turkey, the Ukraine and Finland and losing just two of their ten matches played.
So we can say that both teams are in decent form heading into this all-important clash, who will make it count? Read our Nigeria vs Iceland preview and see for yourself!
How they did in the first round?
Nigeria lost to Croatia 2-0 after a really disappointing match from their perspective. They couldn't create a single attack that would be at least little threatening to Subasic's goal. That is why they will probably have a tough job in this match as well.
That is because of fantastic defensive play made by Iceland's players against Argentina. They were able to shut down every attack by South American team and took a draw 1-1. If they will play like this against Nigeria, the draw is certain and bettering their attack should get them the win against Africans and great chance to proceed to the play-offs. Take that into account when you are looking at any Nigeria vs Iceland betting tips.
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1. Nigeria vs Iceland odds
Perhaps the fact this match will be played on European soil is the reason why the bookmakers have made Iceland their narrow 2.80 favourites.
Nigeria aren’t far behind mind you at 3.00, with the draw available with betting odds at 2.90.
2. Nigeria vs Iceland predictions
What about Nigeria vs Iceland betting tips? The bookmakers odds let us know how evenly matched these two teams are, and so perhaps we are better off seeking value in other betting markets than the outright here.
One thing that was interesting about Nigeria’s qualification is that they never conceded more than one goal in the qualifiers they played; as mentioned, the 0-3 ‘defeat’ to Algeria was a punishment for playing an ineligible player.
The Nigeria squad features a number of players that European football fans will be familiar with. In midfield, there’s former Chelsea man John Obi-Mikel and Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi, while in attack Premier League stars Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi will be expected to provide the ammunition for Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Iceland were similarly stingy in their qualification campaign, conceding just seven goals in ten outings. They are a compact, well-organised team who will look to keep things as tight as possible, and if they can keep a clean sheet then there is always the chance that set-piece specialist Gylfi Sigurdsson might just conjure up a goal for them.
The Icelanders aren’t blessed with natural goalscorers. Up front, Kolbeinn Sigporsson will battle for a shirt against Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Albert Gudmundsson, and whichever combination they choose to field it is not going to strike fear into the hearts of the Nigerians.
All of the evidence points towards a low scoring encounter here, and with plenty, at stake, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this was a nervy and risk-averse affair. So back the Under 2.5 Goals line at 1.68.
This is a crucial game in Group D, with both Nigeria and Iceland desperate to claim all three points to boost their hopes of reaching the last 16. Who will prevail in Volgograd?
3. Nigeria vs Iceland live streaming
As this game gets closer, there will be some interesting in-play betting markets and thanks to World Cup live streaming, you can watch the action at the same time its played. We don't know for sure yet but there's a great chance that bookmakers such as William Hill, 1xBet and bet365 will offer the streaming services. If you want tot find out more about watching World Cup games online, read our World Cup 2018 live steaming article.
You also have the option to watch the 2018 World Cup live on television, with coverage around the world from Greenland to Timor Leste.