TIPS - Iceland VS Ukraine

[(Iceland) Strength]:
1. Iceland currently trail France by three points in Group D. With the team determined to secure a place at the World Cup, they cannot afford to let the gap widen any further, making their motivation unquestionable.
2. Iceland had five players score in their previous two group matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
3. Iceland have scored in 11 of their last 12 matches, demonstrating a relatively stable offensive output.
4. Iceland have achieved 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 7 home games, with a relatively high unbeaten rate. Their home form is worthy of recognition.
5. Iceland won 3 of their last 4 games in AH.

[(Iceland) Neutral]:
1. Among the current national team squad, players such as ACF Fiorentina striker Gudmundsson, 1. FC Koln midfielder Isak Johannesson, and Genoa CFC midfielder Ellertsson, who play in the top five leagues, are all included.
2. Iceland had previously met Ukraine three times, achieving one win, one draw and one loss, with both sides evenly matched.

[(Iceland) Weakness]:
1. Iceland suffered their first defeat in the last round of the World Cup qualifiers group stage, losing 1-2 away to France.
2. Iceland have conceded goals in 6 of their last 7 matches, with a total of 13 goals conceded. There are certain hidden dangers in their defense.

[(Ukraine) Strength]:
1. Ukraine are currently ranked third in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers. To advance, they still need to keep accumulating points and are highly motivated.
2. Ukraine have scored in 10 of their last 12 matches, showing a decent offensive performance.

[(Ukraine) Neutral]:
1. Among the current national team squad, players who play in the top five leagues, such as AS Roma striker Dovbyk, Brentford F.C. midfielder Yarmoliuk, Genoa CFC midfielder Malinovskyi, and Paris Saint-Germain FC defender Ilya Zabarnyi, are all included.

[(Ukraine) Weakness]:
1. Ukraine lost 0-2 to France in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers and drew 1-1 with Azerbaijan in the second round, achieving one draw and one loss and earning only one point.
2. Ukraine have conceded goals in all of their last 9 matches, totaling 15 goals. Their defense is not solid.
3. Ukraine have achieved 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 6 away games, with a relatively low win rate and an average away form.
4. Ukraine lost 4 of their last 5 games in AH.

[Tips]:
Iceland's loss to France in the last round of the World Cup qualifiers group stage was expected, but their big win in the first round still shows that their strength should not be underestimated.

On the other hand, Ukraine have managed one draw and one loss in the first two rounds of the group stage and have yet to secure their first win.

Their overall form is slightly inferior.

Although the two teams have each achieved one win, one draw and one loss in their previous three encounters, considering their recent form, Iceland are still more expected to keep unbeaten at home.

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