Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21 preview and prediction
The match
Faroe Islands U21 host Iceland U21 in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification on Tuesday 6 October, with kick-off at 18:00 (WAT). Faroe Islands U21 are 4th with 10 points from 10 games (in the top four), while Iceland U21 sit 9th on 12 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Faroe Islands U21's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Luxembourg U21 0–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Iceland U21's last 4: WDLW Most recently they beat Switzerland U21 5–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Iceland U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 0.7 for Faroe Islands U21 and 2.3 for Iceland U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 52%.
Our pre-match pick was Iceland U21 to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Faroe Islands U21 0–2 Iceland U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Faroe Islands U219%fair 11.66 · @8.00
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @4.40
Iceland U2171%fair 1.40 · @1.30
3.00Expected goals
0.72Faroe Islands U21 xG
2.28Iceland U21 xG
52%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–213%
0–111%
0–310%
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
From our goals model: Faroe Islands U21 0.7 – 2.3 Iceland U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Iceland U21 to win✓
71%
1.40
1.30
Double chance
Iceland U21 or draw✓
91%
1.09
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
2.00
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Iceland U21 ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Iceland U21 / FT Iceland U21✓
49%
2.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✓
13%
7.70
–
Form
Faroe Islands U21 – last 3
LWL
30 Sep
vs Luxembourg U21
0–1
L
25 Sep
@ Estonia U21
2–1
W
27 Mar
@ Switzerland U21
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Iceland U21 – last 4
WDLW
29 Sep
vs Switzerland U21
5–1
W
25 Sep
vs France U21
1–1
D
30 Mar
@ France U21
1–2
L
26 Mar
vs Estonia U21
6–2
W
3.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Faroe Islands U21 and Iceland U21.
What is the prediction for Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21?
Our pick is Iceland U21 to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21?
On our numbers Faroe Islands U21 have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Iceland U21 71%.
How many goals will there be in Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21?
Our predicted score is Faroe Islands U21 0–2 Iceland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21?
Faroe Islands U21 vs Iceland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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