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UEFA Nations League | Tue 29 Sep, 19:45

Luxembourg v Iceland Stats

Data last updated: Mon 28 Sep 2026, 08:24 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Luxembourg hosts Iceland in a UEFA Nations League clash where both teams have shown contrasting styles. Luxembourg's recent matches have featured high attacking intent, reflected in their 100% rate of games exceeding 2.5 goals and BTTS. Iceland, while more conservative in scoring, maintains a solid defensive shape but generates significant attacking pressure through key players like K. This fixture promises a tactical battle with sustained wing play and set-piece opportunities likely to produce numerous corners, especially given Luxembourg's aggressive approach and Iceland's counter-attacking threats.

BT4Y best bet

Over 8.5 Corners

  • Luxembourg averages 4 corners per game; Iceland averages 7, combining for 11 per match.
  • Recent form shows Luxembourg's matches always exceed 2.5 goals, indicating open play and attacking pressure.
  • Iceland's key attackers, including K. Sigurðsson, contribute high shot volumes, increasing corner potential.
  • Both teams have high BTTS rates, suggesting end-to-end action and frequent attacking sequences.
  • Model projects a 75% chance for over 8.5 corners, with a strong 15.1% at 1.67 .

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies a strong likelihood of over 8.5 corners based on both teams' attacking styles and recent match data. Luxembourg's aggressive wing play and Iceland's frequent shots on target create sustained pressure leading to corners. The combined average corners per game exceed 10, supporting the high corner count. The price offers positive value with a 15.1% edge, making this a compelling selection. No data limitations affect , and the current fairly reflect the model's chance.

Model Chance74.9% model chance vs 59.9% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Value Edge74.9% model chance vs 59.9% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Average Corners per Match11
Strong positive
Recent Form Over 2.5 Goals Rate (Luxembourg)100%
Positive
Iceland Shots on Target8 per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with sustained wing attacks and set-piece pressure generating numerous corners. Luxembourg's offensive mindset combined with Iceland's active shot creation supports a high corner count. The statistical data aligns with this tactical outlook, making over 8.5 corners a strong bet for this fixture.

Main risk

The Red Lions scored only once during a winless World Cup qualifying campaign, but their results since then suggest that period is no longer the most useful measure of their current level.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“The corner count is likely to be high given Luxembourg's attacking width and Iceland's frequent shooting, which often forces defensive clearances leading to corners. Both teams' styles suggest a dynamic, end-to-end contest.”

Key Data Signals

Over 8.5 Corners evidence

Luxembourg averages 4 corners per game; Iceland averages 7, combining for 11 per match.

Recent form shows Luxembourg's matches always exceed 2.5 goals, indicating open play and attacking pressure.

Iceland's key attackers, including K. Sigurðsson, contribute high shot volumes, increasing corner potential.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 8.5 Corners notes

  • In the last two head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3, indicating open games.
  • Recent trends in both teams' matches show a high tempo and attacking intent, supporting over 2.5 goals and suggesting sustained pressure that often results in multiple corners per game.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Luxembourg2
Avg goals scored
Iceland1
Luxembourg1
Avg goals conceded
Iceland1
Luxembourg100%
BTTS rate
Iceland100%
Luxembourg100%
Over 2.5 goals
Iceland0%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
2.1
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 73%
1.33
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 37%
3.75
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.7
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
1.83
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Luxembourg's recent matches have all exceeded 2.5 goals with both teams scoring, indicating open and attacking games. Iceland's more cautious scoring record contrasts but their high BTTS rate shows they concede and score regularly, supporting an open game that can lead to many attacking sequences and corners.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
2.1
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Luxembourg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 35%
3.1
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Iceland Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 47%
1.85
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Luxembourg Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.95
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Iceland to WinBetfred guide price · model 37%
2.3
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The 74.9% for Over 8.5 Corners sits against roughly 59.9% implied by the current price (+15 pts). Iceland lead the corner sample at 7 per match, with Luxembourg lower at 4.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Luxembourg

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
26 Sep 2026A Bulgaria2-1

Iceland

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
26 Sep 2026H Estonia1-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 63% vs implied 64% · edge -1.1 pts
1.57
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.36
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Luxembourg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 35%
3.1
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Iceland Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 47%
1.85
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Luxembourg Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.95
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Iceland to WinBetfred guide price · model 37%
2.3
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.3
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Luxembourg's recent form shows all matches surpassing 2.5 goals and featuring BTTS, reflecting open play and attacking intent that typically results in numerous corners. Iceland's form is less prolific in goals but maintains high BTTS rates and shot volumes, supporting a match environment conducive to over 8.5 corners.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Luxembourg Over 2.5
0%Iceland Over 2.5
3H2H avg goals
In the last two head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3, indicating open games. Recent trends in both teams' matches show a high tempo and attacking intent, supporting over 2.5 goals and suggesting sustained pressure that often results in multiple corners per game.

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