Iceland vs Finland Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 02.07.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 18:00 GMT+1
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Iceland vs Finland Preview and Team News 

Iceland Team News

Iceland’s preparations for the tournament have produced varied but informative results. 

The 3-1 victory over Serbia in their final friendly showed their attacking capabilities, particularly in swift transitions. 

Conversely, a 0-2 loss to France in the Nations League exposed their backline when put under sustained pressure by technically proficient attackers. A 1-1 draw with Norway proved their ability to respond after conceding and secure a result through solid off-the-ball play and set-piece opportunities.

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While Iceland typically operate in a disciplined 4-3-3 formation, Thorsteinn Halldórsson has shown a willingness to adapt his system depending on the opponent. He could employ variations like a 4-4-2, a more defensive 4-4-1-1, or a 4-2-3-1 to add an extra body in midfield. 

Regardless of the specific formation, the principles remain the same: prioritise defensive shape above all else. Out of possession, they are difficult to break down, frustrating opponents by denying them space in central areas. The key to their system is the work rate of the midfielders, who are tasked with defending Zone 14 and creating quick attacks.

The main outlet for Iceland remains the pace of Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir. The Angel City FC star is the focal point of their attack. Often positioned on the left wing, she can isolate full-backs and drive towards the byline or cut inside to make powerful shots. 

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Iceland’s entire transition game aims to release her into free attacking space as quickly as possible. When they win the ball, the first look is always for the channel to Jónsdóttir.

Iceland will miss midfielder Selma Sól Magnúsdóttir, forward Bryndís Níelsdóttir, and Emilía Kiær Ásgeirsdóttir due to injury. Midfielder Diljá Zomers and Amanda Andradóttir entered the squad despite fitness doubts. 

Captain Glódís Viggósdóttir has recovered from a knee issue and is available.

Iceland predicted lineup vs Finland (4-3-3): Rúnarsdóttir; Viðarsdóttir, Viggósdóttir, Arnardóttir, Sigurðardóttir; Vilhjálmsdóttir, Brynjarsdóttir, Jóhannsdóttir; Jessen, Eiríksdóttir, Jónsdóttir.

Finland Team News

Finland’s recent results depict a team that are organised, though not particularly fruitful. 

Before the tournament, their final friendly resulted in a 1-2 loss to the Netherlands, which provided a challenging test against strong competition. Prior to that, they played to a 1-1 draw against Serbia in the Women’s Nations League. They also achieved a 3-1 victory over Belarus.

While Marko Saloranta’s main formation is a 4-4-2, he regularly shifts shapes. At times, he uses a 4-1-3-2, a 4-2-3-1, or even a more attacking 4-3-3, depending on the state of the match. This adaptability makes Finland a less predictable opponent. 

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The key to their approach, regardless of setup, is the central defensive partnership of Natalia Kuikka and Eva Nyström. Kuikka, in particular, is vital; her ability to read the game, step out from the back, and distribute the ball with progressive passes. They aim to patiently build from the back, drawing the opposition press before looking for passing lanes into their creative midfielder, Olga Ahtinen.

Finland’s biggest tactical challenge is translating controlled possession into clear-cut chances. 

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While veteran forward Linda Sällström remains the most reliable goal threat with her intelligent movement and finishing, Saloranta’s team can sometimes appear slow in the final third of the attack. They lack a player with the explosive, match-breaking pace of Iceland’s Jónsdóttir, relying instead on combination play and clever off-the-ball runs to unpick defences.

Finland’s forward Jutta Rantala is doubtful after a persistent knee injury that has hindered her season preparations.

Finland predicted lineup vs Iceland (4-4-2): Korpela; Tynnilä, Kuikka, Nyström, Koivisto; Siren, Summanen, Lehtola, Öling; Sällström, Rantala.

Iceland vs Finland Prediction 

• Pick: 1X
• Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Iceland 1-0 Finland

Iceland will probably concede possession for long periods, content to sit in their compact defensive shape and frustrate Finland. Their game plan will be to absorb pressure and then break in two or three-pass moves, counter-attack, using the pace of Jónsdóttir. They should also create a significant threat from set-pieces.

Finland, in contrast, will try to dominate the ball. The key for them will be the creativity of their midfield duo, Summanen and Lehtola. 

Iceland’s proven ability to perform in big tournaments gives them a slight edge. Finland’s methodical approach may struggle to break down such a physically imposing and organised defence. 

Iceland vs Finland Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total Under 3 Goals
• Odds: 1.34 (22Bet)

Both teams have built their recent success on strong defensive foundations. Iceland’s entire strategy is predicated on being difficult to beat, and they rarely let any balls through. They’ve conceded more than one goal in only two of their previous seven competitive events.

Finland are also not known for scoring many goals. They prioritise solid defence over taking risks in their attack. Their struggle to create a high volume of quality chances, combined with Iceland’s formidable defensive organization, points towards a game with few goals. 

Neither side will want to lose their opening group match, which will probably lead to a cautious approach from both managers.

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