Spain U21 – Iceland U21 Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (09.11.2017)

Spain U21 and Iceland U21 face at La Condomina Stadium (old), in a match for this phase of the UEFA Under-21 Championship (Qualifying Round). This will be the first direct confrontation between these two teams, as they have never faced each other before.

Spain U21 :

The team reached this stage of the UEFA Under-21 Championship (Qualifying Round) after having finished the group stage in the 2nd position of Group 2, with 6 points won. In the last 10 matches for all competitions Spain U21 has won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. The team usually has no problem opening the scoring: it marked the first goal in 12 of the last 15 games, of these 12 came to the break in advantage in 9 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 10.

Spain comes to this game with a victory over Slovakia, 1-4, adding the following consecutive victory in this qualifying phase: the goals of the team were marked by Ceballos, Mikel Merino, Oyarzabal and Rodri Hernandez. In this home game coach Albert Celades must organize his team in the usual 4-3-3, benefiting possession of the ball and slow attacks: Real Madrid player Dani Ceballos is the main responsible for creating and organizing the process offensive. Everything indicates that there are no important absences for this game against Iceland.

Iceland U21:

The team gained access to this phase of the UEFA Under 21 Championship (Qualifying Round) after the 5th place won in Group 2, with a total of 4 points. In the last 8 matches played for all competitions, Iceland U21 won 3, drew 2 and lost 3.

The selection of Iceland comes to this day with a goalless equality against Albania, adding the second official match without tasting the taste of defeat. On this day the coach Eyjólfur Sverrisson will opt for a more defensive strategy, privileging the defensive organization and counterattacks: Albert Gudmundsson is a very fast player and excellent in the transport of the ball to the attack. In addition, this player is the best score of the team, with 2 goals scored. For this game the coach does not have Sigurgeirsson, a player who is suspended.