Matchday 6 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Conference League between Strasbourg (France) and Breidablik (Iceland) will take place on December 18 at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg – Breidablik: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
It was the Alsatians who became the only side to secure a place in the top eight and a direct berth in the last 16 with games to spare. With one round remaining in the group stage, Strasbourg remain unbeaten and have collected 13 points from a possible 15. The only dropped points came back in October in a home draw with Jagiellonia (1-1), after which the club registered three consecutive wins. Including the qualifying phase, the French side's scoring run in the Conference League has reached six matches, and they are unbeaten in seven games (5 wins, 2 draws). In the previous round Strasbourg kept a clean sheet against Aberdeen (1-0), their first shutout in six Conference League fixtures.
- The club have won by a one-goal margin in 5 of their last 6 Conference League matches.
- Strasbourg have not conceded more than one goal in five consecutive games in this competition.
- At least two goals were scored in 5 of Strasbourg's last 6 Conference League matches.
Projected Strasbourg line-up (4-2-3-1)
Mike Penders – Gela Doue, Andrew Omobamidele, Lucas Hoysberg, Ben Chilwell – Mathis Amugu, Rafael Luish – Sam Amo-Ameyaw, Rabbi Njingula, Kendry Paes – Marshal Godo.
Defenders Gela Doue and Mamadou Sarr have joined their national teams ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Injuries rule goalkeeper Karl-Johan Jonsson, defender Saidu Sow, midfielder Maxi Oyedele and forward Emanuele Emegha out of the match.
Breidablik
The Icelanders had a very difficult start to the group stage but have shown signs of life in recent rounds. Breidablik ended a three-game goalless run in the Conference League by drawing with Samsunspor (2-2), then secured their first win in the main tournament by beating Shamrock Rovers (3-1). The victory moved the club up to 27th in the table, reducing the gap to 24th place to two points. To reach the play-off zone, Breidablik must beat Strasbourg — anything else will mean elimination from the competition.
- Breidablik have conceded in 16 of their last 17 Conference League games.
- The club have lost 7 of their last 8 away matches in this competition.
- The Icelanders' indifferent away run in the Conference League stretches back 13 matches (3 wins, 10 losses).
Projected Breidablik line-up (4-3-3)
Anton Einarsson – Viktor Margeirsson, Damir Muminovic, David Ingvarsson, Andri Joman – Heskuldur Gunnleiksson, Viktor Einarsson, Arnor Gauti Jonsson – Aron Bjarnason, August Thorsteinsson, Ouli Oumarsson.
Referee
Ondřej Berka (Czech Republic)
Matches – 12 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 25%.
Match preview
Strasbourg top the group and, counting qualifying, have won five of their last six matches. Their only notable weakness is a lack of breathing room — all five wins in this European campaign have come by the narrowest of margins. Having already secured direct qualification to the last 16, Strasbourg can afford to manage efforts across the final fixtures.
Breidablik still have clear tournament motivation: only a win will send them into the play-off spots. The chance of a shock seems slim, but the Icelanders can be expected to put up a stern fight. Breidablik are unbeaten in 5 of their last 7 Conference League matches (3 wins, 2 draws), and only one of those seven ended in a heavy defeat. They also avoided a heavy loss in 4 of their last 5 away games in this competition.
Prediction – Breidablik with a +2.5 handicap
* The starting line-ups for each team reflect their last match in this competition.
