FIFA World Cup · Friday 22 June 2018 · Volgograd, Russia
IcelandNigeria 2–0 Iceland (22 Jun 2018): Result & Goals
Goals
- 49'
Ahmed MusaNigeria - 75'Ahmed MusaNigeria
Pre-match prediction
24%27%49%
Nigeria winDrawIceland win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1664, Iceland 1799) and the outcomes of 4,744 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is meeting number 2 between Nigeria and Iceland.
- Head-to-head before this game: Nigeria 0 wins, Iceland 1, 0 draws.
- Previous meeting: Iceland 3–0 Nigeria on 22 August 1981 (International Friendly).
- Nigeria won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
- Iceland won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1664, Iceland 1799 — Iceland were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 0–2 vs Croatia16 Jun 2018 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–1 vs Czech Republic6 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs England2 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs DR Congo28 May 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Serbia27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
Iceland: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Argentina16 Jun 2018 · FIFA World Cup
- 2–2 vs Ghana7 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 2–3 vs Norway2 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs Peru27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Mexico23 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
Previous meetings
Full head-to-head →- Iceland3–0Nigeria22 Aug 1981 · International Friendly