BAKU, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Iceland visits Azerbaijan on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier pitting two nations seeking their first victories in the competition.

The match at Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium is a rematch of a September meeting that Iceland dominated in a 5-0 rout. That result is part of a difficult campaign for both sides.

In World Cup qualifying, Iceland sits at 0-1-1, while Azerbaijan is 0-2-0. Their struggles extend to all competitions, with Iceland at 1-2-1 and Azerbaijan still searching for a win at 0-4-1.

Azerbaijan is coming off a 2-1 loss to Ukraine, while Iceland is buoyed by a 2-2 draw against powerhouse France in its last outing.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Both teams face quick turnarounds, with Iceland traveling to Ukraine and Azerbaijan hosting France in their next qualifiers on Sunday.