Estonia vs Iceland Preview: Can Estonia Beat the Group Favourites Third Time Lucky?

Estonia and Iceland have met twice in the last four years, and both games finished 1-1. Tonight in Tallinn, one of them has to break the pattern. Estonia vs Iceland is a Group 4 fixture in UEFA Nations League C, and it is the return leg of the clash played in Reykjavík on 26 September. With promotion to League B on offer for the group winner and relegation play-offs awaiting the bottom side, a home result could be valuable. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Estonia vs Iceland match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Estonia vs Iceland: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League C, Group 4, Game Week 4
• Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
• Kick-off: 19:45 UK time, which is 18:45 UTC and 21:45 in Tallinn
• Venue: A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn
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The Group: Iceland, Bulgaria, Estonia and Luxembourg

The stakes in Group 4 are clear. The winner is promoted to League B, while the team in last place enters a relegation play-off, with the loser dropping to League D. Estonia opened with back-to-back away games, at Iceland on 26 September and at Bulgaria on 29 September, then hosted Luxembourg on 3 October, so check the live table for how that run went. After tonight, they travel to Luxembourg on 13 November and finish at home to Bulgaria on 16 November.

Baltic football media described Iceland as the group's favourites, which makes a home draw or win for Estonia all the more valuable.

Estonia Preview: Home Games, Home Chance

Estonia are coached by Jürgen Henn, and tonight is the second of two home matches in the October window. After two tough away trips, the schedule has been kind in giving them back-to-back games at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn. They gained promotion to League C last time out, and a result against Iceland would show they belong at this level.

Iceland Preview: Arnar Gunnlaugsson's Side Seek a Win

Iceland are coached by Arnar Gunnlaugsson. One form guide listed them winless in their last five completed matches before the window, with three draws and two defeats, so they are still looking for their first victory of the campaign. They arrived in Tallinn after hosting Bulgaria on 3 October, so squad rotation and travel could matter.

The Icelanders still hold a strong squad, and a win in Tallinn would put them in a good position before November.

Head-to-Head: Two Draws, No Winner

Estonia and Iceland have met twice, and neither has beaten the other.

• 26 September 2026: Iceland 1-1 Estonia (Nations League)
• 8 January 2023: Iceland 1-1 Estonia (friendly)

That is two draws from two meetings, with one goal for each side in both games.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Estonia's home advantage. The crowd in Tallinn can lift the hosts, who will want to start quickly.

2. Iceland's search for a win. After a winless run, the visitors need a strong performance to turn things around.

3. Lessons from Reykjavík. Both coaches have just seen each other's plans, so small adjustments could decide the rematch.

4. Group stakes. With Bulgaria and Luxembourg also in the group, dropped points now could be costly for either side.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Estonia vs Iceland

With two evenly matched sides, two previous 1-1 draws and home advantage for Estonia, this looks like another tight contest. Our pick is a low-scoring draw, with a narrow home or away win also possible. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Estonia vs Iceland: FAQs

What time is Estonia vs Iceland?
Kick-off is 19:45 UK time on 6 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC and 21:45 in Tallinn.

Where is Estonia vs Iceland being played?
At the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League C, Group 4, alongside Bulgaria and Luxembourg.

Who are the head coaches?
Jürgen Henn for Estonia and Arnar Gunnlaugsson for Iceland.

What does the group winner get?
Promotion to League B.

What happened in the first meeting?
Iceland 1-1 Estonia on 26 September 2026.

Where can I follow Estonia vs Iceland online?
On the score808 Estonia vs Iceland match page.