Argentina
6/6Wins
2.7Goals / game
0.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Argentina’s results
FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTREArgentina vs Iceland match centre
Full time
3:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
V. Barco8′
L. Messi72′ (pen)
T. Almada86′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ArgentinaIceland
—Expected goals · API-Football—
7Shots on target1
15Total Shots5
64%Ball Possession36%
2Corner Kicks2
13Fouls21
2Yellow Cards6
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves4
660Total passes377
600Passes accurate320
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Argentina 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Iceland 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Iceland
2/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Iceland’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Argentina
6 matchesResults6 wins · 0 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.7
Goals conceded per game0.2
Games with 3+ goals3 of 6
Both teams scored1 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
Iceland
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Argentina at home with Iceland away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:26 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
ArgentinaIceland
2Matches played4
6Points earned2
2Wins0
3.5Goals scored / match0.8
0.5Goals conceded / match2.0
1Clean sheets0
0Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Argentina at home with Iceland away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
1 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Argentina
0wins1MEETINGS
Iceland
0winsJun 2018 – Jun 2018 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Argentina first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Argentina
Confirmed formation4-4-2Lionel Scaloni
- 12
G. RulliG - 28
A. GiayD - 19
N. OtamendiD - 6
L. MartinezD - 25
F. MedinaD - 17
G. SimeoneM - 11
G. Lo CelsoM - 14
E. PalaciosM - 8
V. BarcoM - 18
N. PazF - 21
J. LopezF
Substitutes (15)
1 · J. Musso
27 · S. Beltran
10 · L. Messi
7 · R. de Paul
4 · G. Montiel
15 · N. Gonzalez
26 · N. Molina
20 · A. Mac Allister
22 · L. Martinez
13 · C. Romero
16 · T. Almada
9 · J. Alvarez
24 · E. Fernandez
29 · N. Capaldo
30 · I. Ovando
Iceland
Confirmed formationPending
- 1
E. OlafssonG - 4
V. PalssonD - 3
D. L. GretarssonD - 23
H. MagnussonD - 2
L. TomassonD - 19
M. E. EllertssonM - 8
I. JohannessonM - 14
A. F. BaldurssonM - 11
A. GudmundssonM - 7
H. HaraldssonF - 9
O. OskarssonF
Substitutes (12)
13 · A. Einarsson
12 · H. R. Valdimarsson
17 · A. Gunnarsson
10 · G. Sigurdsson
6 · H. Hermannsson
21 · A. Sigurdsson
15 · D. Thorhallsson
16 · K. M. Ingason
20 · K. Hlynsson
18 · J. Thorsteinsson
5 · G. Thordarson
22 · D. T. Gudjohnsen
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Argentina
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerónimo Rulli | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 32 | — |
| Agustín Giay | 70 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 51 | — |
| Nicolás Otamendi | 58 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 53 | — |
| Lisandro Martínez | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 47 | — |
| Facundo Medina | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 68 | — |
| Giuliano Simeone | 70 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 26 | — |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 45 | — |
| Exequiel Palacios | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 73 | 2 |
| Valentín Barco | 45 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | — |
| Nico Paz | 58 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| José Manuel López | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Cristian Romero | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 42 | 1 |
| Enzo Fernández | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 42 | — |
| Rodrigo De Paul | 45 | 7.6 | — | 1 | — | 38 | — |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 32 | — |
| Lautaro Martínez | 45 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Thiago Almada | 32 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | — |
| Nicolás González | 32 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 20 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Lionel Messi | 20 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | — |
| Santiago Beltrán | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Musso | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nahuel Molina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolás Capaldo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ignacio Ovando | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julián Alvarez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Iceland
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elías Ólafsson | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 37 | — |
| Victor Pálsson | 70 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| Daníel Grétarsson | 70 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 39 | — |
| Hörður Magnússon | 82 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 68 | — |
| Logi Tomasson | 70 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Mikael Ellertsson | 82 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson | 82 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 49 | 2 |
| Andri Fannar Baldursson | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Albert Guðmundsson | 82 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — |
| Hakon Arnar Haraldsson | 82 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Orri Óskarsson | 83 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Dagur Dan Þórhallsson | 20 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Aron Gunnarsson | 20 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 | — |
| Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson | 20 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Hjörtur Hermannsson | 8 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Gisli Thordarson | 8 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Kristall Máni Ingason | 8 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Arnór Sigurðsson | 8 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Gylfi Sigurðsson | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Daníel Tristan Guðjohnsen | 11 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anton Ari Einarsson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Argentina | Draw | Iceland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.18 | 6.50 | 17.00 |
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