Will the Spanish steamroller roll again? Prediction for Iceland (W) vs Spain (W) - 09.06.2026
Iceland (W)
Spain (W)
One of the Women's World Cup qualification matches will take place on Tuesday at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in Reykjavik, where Iceland will face Spain. For the Spanish team, this is a chance to finally cement their status as the group’s powerhouse, while Iceland will try to hold their ground against an opponent that has already beaten them earlier in this qualifying campaign.
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Iceland sticks to order but struggles without the ball
Iceland’s group stage campaign has shown a clear divide in opponent quality: they picked up their points against Ukraine, winning twice with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. But against the group’s top teams, the Icelandic squad looked much more modest - losing 0-3 to Spain and suffering 0-1 and 0-2 defeats against England.
Iceland’s main asset is their compactness and willingness to endure long spells without possession. Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s team can close down space around their own box, but against Spain, discipline alone is rarely enough. What’s especially worrying is their lack of productivity: after five qualifying matches, Iceland have scored just two goals - both against the group’s outsider.
Spain travel with class after a statement win over England
Spain come into the match after a spectacular 4-0 victory over England. The team dominated virtually every phase of the game, with Alexia Putellas notching a brace and once again proving she can decide big games not only with her passing but also with her finishing.
The Spanish side have struck 15 goals in five group matches and conceded just twice, perfectly illustrating their balance of control and attacking aggression. With a midfield marshaled by Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, and Patri Guijarro, Iceland will find it extremely difficult not only to create chances but even to escape Spain’s pressing with short passes.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first match of this qualifying cycle, Spain confidently defeated Iceland 3-0.
- Spain have scored 15 goals in five group matches, conceding only twice.
- Iceland have not scored against either Spain or England, with both of their qualification goals coming against Ukraine.
Prediction
Spain simply look too strong for this Iceland side: they play at a higher tempo, have more squad depth, and boast far more attacking options. Even if the coaching staff decide to rotate the starting eleven a bit, Spain’s level of possession, pressing, and individual skill will remain elite.
Iceland will likely start cautiously and try to keep the center compact, but sustaining Spain’s pressure for long will be an enormous challenge. After demolishing England, the Spanish squad is riding a wave of confidence and should once again control the match through possession and relentless pressure in the opposition’s box. The main prediction is a Spain win to nil. An additional bet - over 2.5 goals in the match.
