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Friday evening promises to be an intriguing clash as Iceland hosts Luxembourg, with both teams desperate for points in the race to qualify for Euro 2024. While Luxembourg sits relatively comfortably in third place with 10 points, Iceland finds themselves struggling in fifth with only six points to their name. The match is set for 7.45pm UK time and promises to offer a captivating 90 minutes.

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Analysis: Iceland, under Age Hareide, has faced turbulent times in Group J. With just two victories in six games, their form has been inconsistent. However, they come into this game with a morale-boosting win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, thanks to a last-minute goal from Alfred Finnbogason. But they’ll need a lot more than luck to qualify for Euro 2024, given their current position and form. A reminder of their golden days takes us back to Euro 2016, where they reached the quarter-finals and made an appearance at the 2018 World Cup. However, missing out on the last two major tournaments emphasizes the decline they’ve faced.

Luxembourg, meanwhile, has been a surprise package in this qualification campaign. They’ve never graced the finals of any major tournament but, with 10 points from six games, they’re making a significant case for their best-ever qualification campaign. But a heavy 9-0 defeat against Portugal in their last outing might have dented their confidence. Still, a previous 3-1 victory against Iceland will give them hope for a repeat performance.

In team news, Iceland will heavily rely on Finnbogason’s scoring touch, especially in the absence of the injured Johann Berg Gudmundsson. Captain Aron Gunnarsson is expected to feature, bringing experience to the midfield. Luxembourg’s coach, Luc Holtz, is likely to retain most players from the previous game against Portugal, considering their overall positive campaign. The goal-scoring prowess of Gerson Rodrigues and Danel Sinani will be pivotal for Luxembourg’s chances.

Prediction: Goal.mu predicts: Iceland 1-2 Luxembourg. Reasoning: Despite the heavy loss against Portugal, Luxembourg has shown consistency in their campaign. Given their previous victory over Iceland and the motivation to seal a historic qualification, they seem poised for another win.

Additional Betting Markets:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes. Iceland has the home advantage and motivation, but Luxembourg has the form.
• Over/Under 2.5: Over. Considering both teams’ desperation for points, goals on either side are likely.

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