The group favourites came through the first part of the test after an unconvinving 2-1 win over Denmark on Saturday, but have already suffered two defeats in just four qualifers and can ill afford to drop many more points if they are to make it to the Championships proper.

The Son Moix stadium in Mallorca will host its first-ever international match with Luis Aragones's team lying in fourth place in the table on six points, six adrift of leaders Sweden and four away from a qualification place.

But with third-placed Denmark in friendly action against Germany and surprise package Northern Ireland, who are second, taking on Sweden, a win could put Spain right back in contention.

But striker David Villa knows they must improve on Saturday's performance after almost throwing away a two goal lead against 10 men.

"We suffered far more than we should have done and we have to try and work out why that was," he told sports daily Marca.

"The fact that we were in such a bad position in the group standings made it seem as if we had stage fright.

"We seized up after they scored the goal because we thought they might equalise. Now we have got the three points things look better though and if we beat Iceland we'll be in a better position."

In team news, Sergio Ramos and Carlos Puyol both return from suspension to strengthen the Spanish defence. Iceland's main threat will come from Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Elsewhere in Group F, the top two go head to head in Belfast where Northern Ireland take on Sweden.

The Swedes have a 100% record from their four qualifying games so far, but Lawrie Sanchez's side lie just two points further back and, bouyed by Saturday's 4-1 win in Lichtenstein, are in with a real chance of qualifying for their first ever European Championships.

The group's other game sees pointless Lichtenstein face Latvia.