Iceland and Nigeria take the field on Friday in Group D with so much on the line in their second match. It’s a crucial match for both of these teams. A win and you are in solid shape, a loss and you may just be done. Iceland has a point after drawing Argentina in the opener, while Nigeria was left frustrated in a 2-0 loss to Croatia.
We may see some changes from Nigeria after their opening performance, while Iceland is expected to stick with the same lineup from the opening game as it goes in search of three points.
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Iceland vs. Nigeria prediction
Iceland continues its rise in world soccer, winning over more fans by taking three points against the underwhelming African side. Iceland 2, Nigeria 1.
Iceland vs. Nigeria score, live updates.
Iceland stunned the world when they held Argentina to a 1-1 draw, and will be looking to capitalise on their confidence as they head into their second World Cup fixture against Nigeria at Volgograd Arena on Friday June 22.
Goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson saved a penalty taken by Lionel Messi that would have put Argentina up 2-1 at the break, and have an arguably better chance than the South Americans of making the last 16 phase of the competition.
Nigeria have a youthful side that includes the likes of Alex Iwobi, though their 2-0 loss against Croatia puts them in danger of not making it out of their group for the third time in their last four World Cup appearances.
