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Wales are looking to maintain their unbeaten start under the command of Craig Bellamy, but face a stern challenge against an Iceland side just one point behind them in Group 4 of League B.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday October 11th 2024: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – S4C / US – FOX Sports
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – BBC iPlayer and S4C Online / US – FOX Sports streaming platforms
ICELAND PREVIEW: UNABLE TO BACK UP MONTENEGRO TRIUMPH
Iceland had a mixed first international break of the season, competing in two Nations League fixtures with differing results. After beating Montenegro by two goals to nil at home, they were outclassed by Türkiye only a few days later. Benfica’s Kerem Akturkoglu scored a hat-trick as Iceland fell victims to a 3-1 defeat. Three points here though, would take them above Wales and potentially Türkiye as well should they drop points against Montenegro.
WALES PREVIEW: BELLAMY ERA OFF TO PROMISING START
Wales fans have reason to be optimistic again after the first two games of Craig Bellamy’s reign as head coach. A fighting scoreless draw against Türkiye was backed up by Wales’ first Nations League win of the group stage. A lightning start saw Bellamy’s side go two goals ahead within the opening five minutes vs Montenegro and a resilient defensive performance saw them eventually hold on for a 1-2 win.
ICELAND TEAM NEWS: SIGURDSSON THE BIG NAME AMONG ICELAND XI
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Valdimarsson; Sampsted, Hermansson, Ingason, Finnsson; Anderson, Gudmundsson, Thordarson, Thorsteinsson; Sigurdsson; Oksarsson
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
WALES TEAM NEWS: FOUR UNAVAILABLE, INCLUDING LEEDS DUO AMPADU AND JAMES
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Burns, Allen, Cooper, Koumas; Moore, Johnson
UNAVAILABLE: Ampadu (Injured), James (Injured), Matondo (Injured), Ramsey (Injured)
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ICELAND VS WALES PREDICTION
The big question heading into this match is whether we will see the famous ‘new manager bounce’ continue for Bellamy after promising first couple of games. Clearly the mood within Wales’ camp is good and Joe Allen returning to fold provides a crucial injection of experience. Iceland are certainly not to be underestimated, but Wales may just have that little extra class going forward that could edge this one. Consider utilising the draw no bet market to back a Wales win.
ICELAND VS WALES TIP: WALES DRAW NO BET