Iceland (W) vs Finland (W) prediction, H2H and probable lineups - July 2, 2025
Iceland
Finland
One of the opening matches of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 group stage will take place on July 2 in Thun, Switzerland, where Iceland will face off against Finland. I’m backing a bet on goals in this clash with an attractive odds offer.
Match preview
The Icelandic women’s national team has qualified for the Euro finals for the fifth consecutive time, having advanced from a tough qualifying group featuring Germany, Austria, and Poland. Iceland finished second in the group with 13 points, just two behind the Germans, showcasing an organized style of play and a solid defensive line. The team heads into the tournament on the back of a crucial 3-1 win over Serbia, which snapped a ten-game winless streak.
Despite this, Iceland’s historical Euro record remains modest—just one win in 12 matches. The main hope is striker Sveindís Jónsdóttir, who netted twice in the last three national team appearances. She’s a threat not only in finishing attacks but also with her dangerous long throw-ins. Defensively, Iceland are traditionally reliable, and goalkeeper Runarsdóttir is regarded as one of the continent’s top young shot-stoppers.
Finland reached the tournament through a challenging playoff route, after failing to qualify directly from a group that included the Netherlands, Italy, and Norway. In the playoffs, however, they confidently swept Montenegro (6-0 aggregate) and overcame Scotland (0-0, 2-0), displaying maturity and pragmatic football. The Finnish squad relies on the experience of seasoned veterans and a well-organized midfield core.
2025 has been a steady year for the team: a strong Nations League campaign and only one defeat in their last six matches prove that Marco Saloranta’s side is ready to compete against any opponent. The main attacking weapon remains Linda Sällström—the national team’s all-time top scorer and appearance leader. Young talents like Siren and Kosola also deserve mention, injecting pace and energy into the wide areas.
Probable lineups
- Iceland (W): Runarsdóttir, Arnadóttir, Viggósdóttir, Sigurðardóttir, Arnardóttir, Jóansdóttir, Vilhjálmsdóttir, Antonsdóttir, Albertsdóttir, Jónsdóttir, Albertzdóttir
- Finland (W): Koivunen, Lehtola, Kuikka, Nyström, E. Koivisto, Siren, Summanen, Oling, Kosola, Franssi, Sällström
Match facts and head-to-head
- Iceland have won just one match in Euro history—against the Netherlands in 2013.
- Finland haven’t won a Euro match since 2009, exiting at the group stage in the last two editions.
- Both teams to score has only landed in one of the last four meetings between these sides.
Prediction
Iceland come into the tournament looking better prepared and more battle-hardened, while Finland are still finding their rhythm. Expect a tight contest, but Iceland’s edge in quality and experience on the big stage should give them the platform to start Euro 2025 with a win. Our pick for this match: Over 2.0 goals at 1.65 odds.
