Iceland vs Latvia
head-to-head record
- Iceland wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- Latvia wins
- 2
7 meetings, 1998 to 2022Goals: Iceland 12, Latvia 12
Iceland and Latvia have met 7 times since 1998. They have won two each, with 3 draws. They last met on 19 November 2022, when the match ended 1–1 in the Baltic Cup, and Iceland won on penalties.
The 7 meetings have produced 24 goals, 3.43 per game. The biggest win is Latvia’s 4–0 in Euro qualifying in 2006. Iceland are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). In competitive matches, though, Latvia lead 2 wins to 1.
Who has won more, Iceland or Latvia?
All matches7 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iceland 12, Latvia 123.43 per game
- First meeting
- Iceland 4–1 LatviaFriendly, 19 Aug 1998
- Most recent
- Latvia 1–1 IcelandBaltic Cup, 19 Nov 2022
- Iceland’s biggest win
- Iceland 4–1 LatviaFriendly, 19 Aug 1998
- Latvia’s biggest win
- Latvia 4–0 IcelandEuro qualifying, 7 Oct 2006
- Most goals in a meeting
- Iceland 2–4 LatviaEuro qualifying, 13 Oct 2007
- Current run
- Iceland unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Iceland 2–4 LatviaEuro qualifying, 13 Oct 2007Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 26%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iceland 1645 (72nd), Latvia 1281 (160th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Latvia1Iceland1
Baltic Cup, Iceland won on penalties
Riga, Latvia
- Iceland2Latvia2
Euro qualifying
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Latvia0Iceland3
Euro qualifying
Riga, Latvia
- Iceland2Latvia4
Euro qualifying
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Latvia4Iceland0
Euro qualifying
Riga, Latvia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Iceland win and drops with every Latvia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Iceland's home games
3 matches
111
IcelandDrawsLatvia
In Latvia's home games
4 matches
121
IcelandDrawsLatvia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iceland | Draws | Latvia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7–10 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4–1 |
| Baltic Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 5 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 10 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iceland | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12014 | 22006 to 2007 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32014 to 2022 | 32004 to 2007 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 10 October 2015 to 19 November 2022.
Top scorers in Iceland vs Latvia
- 1Māris VerpakovskisLatvia4
- 2Eiður GuðjohnsenIceland2
- 3Gylfi SigurðssonIceland2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Latvia 1–1 IcelandBaltic Cup, 19 Nov 2022Iceland won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Iceland and Latvia played each other?
7 times, starting on 19 August 1998. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iceland and Latvia?
Neither: they have 2 wins each, with 3 draws.
What is the biggest win in Iceland vs Latvia?
Latvia’s 4–0 win in Euro qualifying on 7 October 2006 in Riga.
When did Iceland and Latvia last play?
On 19 November 2022 in Riga, when the match ended 1–1 in the Baltic Cup, and Iceland won on penalties.
What is the competitive record between Iceland and Latvia?
In 5 competitive matches, Iceland have 1 win, Latvia have 2, and 2 ended level.
Have Iceland and Latvia met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in the Baltic Cup on 19 November 2022, when Iceland won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Iceland vs Latvia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1–1Iceland on pens | Iceland | Baltic Cup | Riga, Latvia | |
| Iceland | 2–2 | Latvia | Euro qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Latvia | 0–3 | Iceland | Euro qualifying | Riga, Latvia | |
| Iceland | 2–4 | Latvia | Euro qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Latvia | 4–0 | Iceland | Euro qualifying | Riga, Latvia | |
| Latvia | 0–0 | Iceland | Friendly | Riga, Latvia | |
| Iceland | 4–1 | Latvia | Friendly | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Recent form
Iceland
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Latvia
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- Lv MontenegroNations League1–2Fri 2 Oct 2026
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