Estonia - Iceland

Estonia face a significant defensive challenge as they prepare to host Iceland at A Le Coq Arena on 6 October 2026 for matchday 4 of the UEFA Nations League C Group 4. The hosts must navigate this crucial second leg without the suspended Karol Mets and the injured Vlasiy Sinyavskiy, placing extra pressure on the expected defensive unit of Michael Schjoenning-Larsen, Rasmus Peetson, Joonas Tamm, Maerten Kuusk, and Maksim Paskotsi. With the aggregate level at 1-1 following their stalemate on 26 September 2026, the absence of key personnel could prove decisive in a contest that has historically been defined by fine margins.

Estonia enter the fixture buoyed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Luxembourg, while Iceland arrive in formidable form after consecutive 3-0 wins against Bulgaria and Luxembourg. Their previous meeting in September ended in a 1-1 draw, mirroring a long-standing trend of competitive parity between the two nations. With Matvei Igonen expected to start in goal, Estonia will look to maintain their recent defensive stability, though they face an Iceland side currently showcasing significant attacking momentum in their group campaign.