France eye three points at home against Iceland in UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers
France will play Iceland on Monday in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers as both teams aim qualification. World champions France go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Stade de France, Paris
World champions France started of qualifying brilliantly for Euro 2020 as they hammered Moldova in Moldova 4-1. They must now keep playing their brand of football ahead.
Les Bleus now play a difficult game against Iceland though at home. They will need to bring their A game into play to extract maximum three points.
France also have Turkey, Albania and Andorra in their group. It should see some tough matches ahead. They play Turkey next in June.
On the other hand, Iceland defeated Andorra 2-0 to get themselves to a winning start to their qualifying campaign for Euro 2020. They must keep playing positive football ahead.
The Nordics have though a tough game against France to look forward to. But that should bring out the best in them which should motivate to give their all and hope for the best.
France have an excellent record against Iceland and they will look to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Aron Gunnarsson is doubtful for Iceland for the France game.
As for Les Bleus, Lucas Digne is injured and hence will be unavailable.
Iceland XI : T. Halldorsson, M. Saevarsson, Arnason, R. Sigurdsson, Skulason, Gudmundsson, Sigurjonsson, Bjarnason, A. Sigurdsson, G. Sigurdsson, Finnbogason.
France XI : H. Lloris, B. Pavard, R. Varane, S. Umtiti, L. Kurzawa, Kante, P. Pogba, K. Mbappe, A. Griezmann, Matuidi, O. Giroud.
Prediction
It should be a good game between two good sides. But Les Bleus should have enough to win this game and earn full three points. They might 3-0. The goalscorers might be Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud.