Iceland vs France – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Iceland vs France on and what time does it start? Iceland vs France will take place on Monday 18th July, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Iceland vs France taking place? Iceland vs France will take place at New York Stadium in Rotherham, UK
Where can I get tickets for Iceland vs France? Click here for the latest ticket information for Iceland vs France
What channel is Iceland vs France on in the UK? Iceland vs France will be televised live on BBC channels
Where can I stream Iceland vs France in the UK? Iceland vs France can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
KEY STATS
- This is the third meeting between Iceland and France at a Women’s EURO final tournament. France won each of the previous two games (3-1 in 2009 and 1-0 in 2017 - both were also in the group stage)
- France have won each of their last six international matches against Iceland, the four most recent without conceding a goal
- Iceland have drawn 1-1 in each of their previous two matches at WEURO 2022
- Iceland have won only one of their previous 12 Women’s EURO final tournament matches (D3 L8)
- Iceland have not scored more than one goal in any of their previous 12 Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Iceland have kept only one clean sheet in their previous 12 Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Iceland have scored the first goal in both of their previous two matches at WEURO 2022
- France have won each of their last 16 international matches
- France have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last 36 Women’s EURO qualifying and final tournament matches. The last time was vs Germany in 2009 (L 5-1, group stage)
- France are unbeaten in their last nine Women’s EURO final tournament group stage matches (W6 D3). Last group stage defeat was vs Germany in 2009 (L 5-1)
- Excluding penalty shoot-outs, France have lost only one of their last 36 Women’s EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W29 D6 L1). The sole defeat came in the quarter-finals of WEURO 2017 vs England (L 1-0)
- France have scored seven goals in two group matches so far at WEURO 2022 equalling their highest ever group total of seven goals in three games in 2013
- France have scored inside of the opening 15 minutes in eight of their last nine Women’s EURO qualifying and final tournament matches
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Iceland: Sigurdardottir; Vioarsdottir, Viggosdottir, Arnardottir, Gisladottir; G. Jonsdottir, Brynjarsdottir, Gunnarsdottir; S. Jonsdottir, Thorvaldsdottir, Vilhjalmsdottir
France: Magnin; Perisset, Mbock Bathy, Renard, Karchaoui; Geyoro, Bilbault, Mateo; Diani, Sarr, Cascarino
THE PREDICTIONFor Iceland, the equation is simple. Victory against already qualified France and they book their place in the knockout stage. A loss is likely to see them eliminated whilst a draw will end up with them sweating on the result between Italy and Belgium. Unfortunately for Iceland though, they are coming up against a formidable opponent who aren’t expected to take their foot off the gas despite having been confirmed as Group D winners. Momentum can be so crucial in international tournament football and France will want to ensure they enter the knockout stage with lots of it in their favour. Provided they maintain their performance levels shown in their previous two rounds of group games, France should make it three wins from three here.
