UEFA Nations League
Iceland vs Bulgaria
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Laugardalsvöllur
Iceland vs Bulgaria Prediction & Stats - UEFA Nations League 2026/27
Predictions
Iceland vs Bulgaria is part of the UEFA Nations League schedule for Saturday (03/10).
The fixture is staged at Laugardalsvöllur, 17:00 (UK time).
Below is our Iceland vs Bulgaria prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Iceland vs Bulgaria
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Iceland vs Bulgaria prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 0
Last updated on 01-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Iceland the side to beat, with roughly 66% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all UEFA Nations League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Iceland Preview
Iceland reach this fixture 2 match into their UEFA Nations League. Here is where Iceland stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Iceland, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen, 2 goals
Most assists: Gylfi Sigurdsson, 1 assists
Recent results — Iceland
29/09/2026 14:45
26/09/2026 12:00
09/06/2026 21:00
31/05/2026 06:25
31/03/2026 13:30
Bulgaria: how they are travelling
Bulgaria come in 2 matches into their UEFA Nations League.
Here is what Bulgaria have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Bulgaria, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Asen Chandarov, 1 goals
Most assists: Dimitar Velkovski, 1 assists
Recent results — Bulgaria
29/09/2026 14:45
26/09/2026 12:00
05/06/2026 13:00
01/06/2026 12:00
30/03/2026 09:00
The head-to-head
Iceland and Bulgaria have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Iceland vs Bulgaria
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Iceland
International - UEFA Nations League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 2.26 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 1.05 | 0.72 |
Away Team
Bulgaria
International - UEFA Nations League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.97 | 1.47 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.73 | 1.23 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Iceland and Bulgaria’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in UEFA Nations League, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Iceland to Win the First Half
With Iceland coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Bulgaria, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
Fixture information - Iceland vs Bulgaria
Match: Iceland vs Bulgaria
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Laugardalsvöllur
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Explore the rest of our UEFA Nations League predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Iceland vs Bulgaria that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 2.4
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 46%
Cards
5
League: 4.21
Corners
10
League: 7.96
Home Team
Iceland
International - UEFA Nations League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 2.26 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 1.05 | 0.72 |
Away Team
Bulgaria
International - UEFA Nations League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.97 | 1.47 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.73 | 1.23 | 0 |
Corners
7 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Bulgaria received +50% more corners than Iceland in the UEFA Nations League
10.5 / Match
Luxembourg
(2)
Estonia
(7)(6)
Estonia
(5)
Luxembourg
Cards
2.5 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
2.5 / Match
Luxembourg
(4)
Estonia
(1)(3)
Estonia
(2)
Luxembourg
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+300%
Iceland is +300% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Luxembourg
(3)
Estonia
(1)(0)
Estonia
(1)
Luxembourg
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+50%
Bulgaria condeded +50% more goals than Iceland
1 / Match
Luxembourg
(0)
Estonia
(1)(0)
Estonia
(2)
Luxembourg
UEFA Nations League Standings
Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Albania
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Finland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Belarus
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
San Marino
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group 2
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montenegro
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Armenia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Cyprus
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Latvia
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group 3
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slovakia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Faroe Islands
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 |
Kazakhstan
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Moldova
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group 4
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iceland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Luxembourg
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Estonia
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 |
Bulgaria
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Belgium
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Italy
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group 2
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Greece
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Germany
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Serbia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group 3
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
England
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Croatia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group 4
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Portugal
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Denmark
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Wales
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Slovenia
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
North Macedonia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group 2
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Ireland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ukraine
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Georgia
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Hungary
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group 3
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Austria
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ireland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Kosovo
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Israel
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group 4
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweden
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Poland
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Romania
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Malta
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Gibraltar
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Andorra
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group 2
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lithuania
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Azerbaijan
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Liechtenstein
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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