Preview: Argentina vs Iceland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

After their 2-0 win over Honduras, Argentina will face off against Iceland in their last warm-up game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will take place at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, USA, on June 9, 2026.

The defending world champions are struggling with some injury issues at the moment. However, key players like Lionel Messi, Nico Gonzalez, and Nico Paz are fully recovered and will be available for selection. They are grouped with Algeria, Jordan, and Austria at the World Cup and will look to arrive at the competition in the best way possible.

Iceland, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is now looking to prepare for future continental and international tournaments. 2018 remains Iceland’s only appearance at the competition, where they played an iconic 1-1 draw against Argentina on their debut. Under the tutelage of  Arnar Gunnlaugsson, Iceland is focusing on counterattacking football with defensive organization.

Kick-off:

• Location: Auburn, Alabama, USA
• Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium
• Date & Kick-off time: June 10 – 06:30 am IST/01:00 am GMT; June 9 – 06:00 pm PT/09:00 pm ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In use

Form:

Argentina (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Iceland (in all competitions): L-D-D-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)

Inter Milan’s star striker is one of the most important players in the Argentina team. He had an underwhelming outing in 2022’s tournament, and after an incredible Copa America in 2024, where he won the golden boot and was crowned the top scorer of the tournament, Lautaro will look to leave his mark on the biggest stage. He had a great game against Honduras as well, where he even got on the scoresheet.

Albert Guðmundsson (Iceland)

The 28-year-old striker is one of the decisive players in Iceland’s national team. His off-the-ball movement is incredible, due to which he consistently loses his marker to find space in the final third. He is versatile and can operate as an attacking midfielder as well. He was Iceland’s top goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as he found the back of the net four times throughout the campaign.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Argentina won 2-0 against Honduras in their last game.
• Iceland lost 1-0 against Japan in their last game.

Argentina vs Iceland: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Argentina to win – 1.66 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.59 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Goals over 3.5 – 1.81 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Gonzalo Montiel is the only absentee for Argentina.

Iceland, on the other hand, have their entire squad available for selection.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 1Argentina won: 0Iceland won: 0Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups:

Argentina (4-3-3)

Emiliano Martínez (GK); Capaldo, Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernández; Messi, Lautaro Martínez, González

Iceland (5-4-1)

Valdimarsson (GK); Þórhallsson, Þórðarson, Grétarsson, Sigurðarson, Tómasson; Ellertsson, Thordarson, Baldursson, Hlynsson; Guðmundsson

Match Prediction:

During the last meeting between these two teams, Iceland surprised the world by securing a draw against Argentina in their World Cup debut. Many things have changed since then, and our prediction for the winner will be,

Prediction: Argentina 3-1 Iceland

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

USA: ESPN App

UK: ITV

Nigeria: TBD  

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