Nigeria vs Iceland Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Nigeria National Football Team faced Iceland National Football Team in the Group D of World Cup on June 22. Nigeria came out on top, securing a 2-0 win.

The game shifted on the 49th minute when Ahmed Musa converted the chance, tipping the balance in Nigeria's favor. Musa followed up with one additional goal, securing the 2-0 result.

On a difficult run, Nigeria approach this match following losses against Croatia, Czech Republic and England, having failed to win in their last five outings. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in five consecutive matches.

Iceland approach this clash having drawn with Argentina and Ghana. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for six consecutive matches now.

This FIFA World Cup encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Nigeria National Football Team and Iceland National Football Team throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Victor Moses and William Ekong have been pivotal for Nigeria’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Gernot Rohr, combining to deliver important goals. Moses has been Nigeria’s standout performer across all competitions, netting one goal. Adding further support are Alex Iwobi, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Iceland’s top finisher Alfred Finnbogason and Ottar Magnus Karlsson have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Heimir Hallgrimsson’s leadership, remains effective. Finnbogason has emerged as Iceland’s leading scorer in FIFA World Cup this season, netting one goal. Supporting them are Tryggvi Haraldsson, Hjortur Hermannsson and Holmar Eyjolfsson, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Iceland’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Nigeria - Iceland in real time.

Nigeria kicked off the game with Francis Uzoho, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Bryan Idowu who got substituted by Tyronne Ebuehi on the 46th minute, Wilfred Ndidi, John Obi Mikel, Oghenekaro Etebo who got substituted by Alex Iwobi on the 90th minute, Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho who got substituted by Odion Ighalo on the 85th minute and Ahmed Musa as starters, with Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Chidozie Awaziem, Tyronne Ebuehi, Elderson Echiejile, Abdullahi Shehu, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Ogenyi Onazi, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi and Simeon Nwankwo on the bench.

Iceland's starting eleven were Hannes Halldorsson, Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson, Ragnar Sigurdsson who got substituted by Sverrir Ingi Ingason on the 65th minute, Kari Arnason, Birkir Mar Saevarsson, Birkir Bjarnason, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Aron Gunnarsson who got substituted by Ari Freyr Skulason on the 87th minute, Rurik Gislason, Alfred Finnbogason and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson who got substituted by Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson on the 71st minute, with Runar Alex Runarsson, Frederik Schram, Holmar Eyjolfsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Ari Freyr Skulason, Samuel Fridjonsson, Albert Gudmundsson, Johann Gudmundsson, Emil Hallfredsson, Olafur-Ingi Skulason, Arnor Ingvi Traustason and Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 58 - 42
• Total Attempts: 16 - 10
• Shots On Target: 4 - 3
• Fouls: 9 - 10
• Corners: 6 - 5
• Saves: 1 - 6
• Offsides: 1 - 0

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Bryan Idowu was the one to receive it.

Recent Form

Nigeria's recent form includes three consecutive losses, including defeats against Croatia, Czech Republic and England in their last three outings, while Iceland are currently on a run of two straight draws, with level games against Argentina and Ghana in their last two matches. Overall, Nigeria have won eight of their last nineteen matches, losing seven and drawing four, while Iceland have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing three.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Nigeria and Iceland in real time. You can watch the goal by Ahmed Musa as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Nigeria - Iceland are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.