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Iceland vs Bulgaria Prediction & H2H Stats

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UEFA Nations League Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík
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Match Events

4'
Magnusson H.
10'
Petkov L.
27'
Velkovski D.

AI Match Summary

Iceland in this UEFA Nations League matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Iceland.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

54%
Iceland
30%
Draws
16%
Bulgaria
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Iceland

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

54% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Iceland lately — more wins on the board than Bulgaria.
  • Iceland are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this UEFA Nations League fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Iceland Clean Sheet 10%
Bulgaria Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Iceland Bulgaria
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 10 6
Draws 5 11
Losses 14 12
Goals Scored 1.59 1.07
Goals Conceded 1.72 1.76
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 3, 2026 UEFA Nations League
Iceland vs Bulgaria
3:0
Sep 7, 2005 World Championship
Bulgaria vs Iceland
3:2
Sep 4, 2004 World Championship
Iceland vs Bulgaria
1:3
Jun 6, 2001 World Championship
Iceland vs Bulgaria
1:1
Mar 24, 2001 World Championship
Bulgaria vs Iceland
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Iceland Compare

Top Goalscorer Oskarsson O.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ellertsson M. E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Bulgaria Compare

Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Iceland 83 / 100
Bulgaria 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Iceland Bulgaria

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Iceland Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 7:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.

Iceland found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Bulgaria conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

Iceland has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Iceland VS Bulgaria
0.75 Goals Scored 2
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Iceland

(Home)
03 Oct
Iceland
3 : 0
Bulgaria
29 Sept
Luxembourg
0 : 3
Iceland
26 Sept
Iceland
1 : 1
Estonia
10 Jun
Argentina
3 : 0
Iceland
31 May
Japan
1 : 0
Iceland
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Bulgaria

(Away)
03 Oct
Iceland
3 : 0
Bulgaria
29 Sept
Bulgaria
0 : 0
Estonia
26 Sept
Bulgaria
1 : 2
Luxembourg
05 Jun
Moldova
2 : 2
Bulgaria
01 Jun
Bulgaria
0 : 1
Montenegro
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Finland 3 2 1 0 9:1 7
2 Albania 3 2 0 1 6:2 6
3 Belarus 3 1 1 1 4:2 4
4 San Marino 3 0 0 3 0:14 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Montenegro 3 3 0 0 7:4 9
2 Cyprus 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
3 Armenia 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
4 Latvia 3 0 1 2 1:4 1
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Slovakia 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
2 Moldova 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
3 Faroe Islands 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
4 Kazakhstan 3 0 1 2 3:5 1
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Iceland 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
2 Estonia 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
3 Luxembourg 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
4 Bulgaria 3 0 1 2 1:5 1
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)