Croatia vs Faroe Islands: prediction & betting odds 14 November 2025

The Matchday 9 fixture in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between Croatia and the Faroe Islands will take place on November 14 at the Rijeka Stadium. Croatia vs. Faroe Islands: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Croatia

The team has almost secured direct qualification for the World Cup. After the last six rounds of qualifiers, Croatia remains unbeaten, collecting 16 out of a possible 18 points. With this performance, Zlatko Dalic's side leads the group, three points ahead of their nearest rival, with a game in hand. The team is guaranteed a top-two finish, and securing just one more point in the remaining two matches will ensure they top the group. Even if Croatia loses both games, they could surpass the Czech Republic due to a significant goal difference advantage. Theoretically, the team could remain group leaders if their competitors slip up against Gibraltar, regardless of their own results.

• The team's unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers extends to 15 matches (12 wins, 3 draws).
• Croatia has scored in 15 consecutive home matches in this tournament.
• The team has kept clean sheets in 6 of their last 7 World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for Croatia (4-2-3-1)

Dominik Livakovic – Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, Josko Gvardiol – Luka Modric, Petar Sucic – Mario Pasalic, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric – Franjo Ivanovic.

Faroe Islands

The team has become one of the standout performers of the current qualifying cycle. Until October, the Faroe Islands only collected points against Gibraltar, but last month began with a 4-0 thrashing of Montenegro. That victory was the largest in the country's history. A few days later, Aidan Klakstein's side surprisingly defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, marking the first time they have won three consecutive matches, not just within a single tournament. The modest island nation still has a chance to claim the second spot in the group and participate in the playoffs for a World Cup berth. However, it would take a miracle, as they need to avoid defeat against Croatia and hope the Czech Republic fails to beat Gibraltar.

• The Faroe Islands have scored in 7 of their last 9 World Cup qualifying matches.
• The team has not conceded more than one goal in their last 6 games in this tournament.
• The team has lost 6 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Faroe Islands (5-4-1)

Mathias Lambheuge – Jann Benjaminsen, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Odmar Faero, Viljormur Davidsen – Arni Frederiksberg, Geza Turi, Jakup Andreasen, Hanus Sorensen – Joan Edmundsson.

Main defender Joannes Danielsen is suspended for this match.

Referee

Aliyar Aghayev (Azerbaijan)

Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties – 33%.

Croatia vs. Faroe Islands: Match Prediction

Throughout the current qualifying cycle, Croatia has rarely dropped points and has often demolished opponents. However, in 3 of their last 4 matches, the team has scored no more than three goals. Notably, in World Cup qualifiers, Zlatko Dalic's side has scored more than three goals in only 4 of their last 17 matches. At home, reaching four goals is even rarer, with Croatia achieving such a result only 3 times in their last 22 home World Cup qualifiers.

The Faroe Islands are rewriting their history and still have a chance for a second-place finish in the group, largely thanks to their solid defensive performances. In this qualifying tournament, Aidan Klakstein's side has not conceded more than two goals in any game. Impressively, for six matches, the team has allowed their opponents a maximum of one goal. Additionally, the Faroe Islands have not conceded four or more goals in 13 consecutive World Cup qualifiers.

The prediction is – Croatia Individual Total Under 3