Azerbaijan vs. Iceland: Prediction, H2H, and probable lineups — November 13, 2025
On Thursday, November 13, as part of the next round of World Cup qualification, Azerbaijan will host Iceland on home turf. Read on for a detailed look at both teams and our match prediction in this article.
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Match preview
Azerbaijan are in dire form: their last victory dates back to June 2024, when they edged Kazakhstan in a friendly (3-2). Since then, they've played 14 matches, suffering 11 defeats and drawing three times. In the World Cup qualifiers, Azerbaijan have earned just one point from four rounds, holding Ukraine to a 1-1 draw at home.
As the home side, Azerbaijan are likely to opt for a defensive setup: a compact backline, attempts to close down the flanks, and an emphasis on not conceding an early goal. Much will depend on the squad's freshness and motivation—playing at home gives them a chance to perform better than in away fixtures.
Iceland, after thrashing Azerbaijan 5-0 in the opening round of qualifying, have played three more matches, collecting just one point. The islanders faced France twice: losing 1-2 away, and managing a thrilling 2-2 draw at home. They also put on a show against Ukraine but fell 3-5. With four points, Iceland still have a shot at making the playoffs.
Iceland will look to seize the initiative: the team often controls possession and attacks through the flanks with quick transitions. However, the stats show defensive gaps—Azerbaijan, playing at home, might try to exploit this, though the hosts' attacking threat is notably weaker.
Probable lineups
Azerbaijan: Mahammadaliyev, Dashdamirov, Mustafazada, Makhmudov, Abdullazada, Badalov, Hüseynov, Cafarguliyev, Ibrahimli, Akhundzade, Emreli
Iceland: Ólafsson, Pálsson, Grétarsson, Ingason, Þórsteinsson, Þórðarson, Haraldsson, Jóhannesson, Guðmundsson, Guðjohnsen, Ellertsson
Match facts and head-to-head
- Iceland won the previous encounter 5-0
- Azerbaijan have not won since June last year
- Iceland have scored in nine of their last ten matches
Prediction
Iceland are determined to keep their World Cup playoff hopes alive, and for that, they must win this away fixture. I don't see a case for Azerbaijan here, so my prediction is an Iceland win at 1.58
