The Matchday 4 World Cup 2026 qualifying match between the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar will take place on June 9 at the Torshavn Stadium in Torshavn. Faroe Islands vs. Gibraltar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Faroe Islands
The team began this qualifying campaign with defeats against the Czech Republic (1-2) and Montenegro (0-1). Notably, their three-match scoring streak in this tournament was snapped against the Balkan side. The third round saw Eidur Klakstein's team take a break, playing a friendly against Georgia (0-1). In Group L, the Faroese are in 4th place, ahead of their closest rival only on tiebreakers. It's worth noting that the team enters this match with a six-game losing streak in World Cup qualification.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 Faroe Islands World Cup qualifying matches.
- In 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament, the team failed to score against their opponents.
- At home, the team has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for the Faroe Islands (4-5-1)
Bardur Reinatrod – Gunnar Vatnhamar, Daniyal Johansen, Viljormur Davidsen, Poul Kallsberg – Hanus Sorensen, Jann Benjaminsen, Noi Hans Mneni, Jakup Andreasen, Judlbrandur Eregor – Patrik Johannesen.
Gibraltar
Scott Wiseman's side suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat at home to Croatia in the last round. The team has lost three consecutive matches in this qualifying cycle and sits at the bottom of Group L. Gibraltar also has the worst defensive record in their group, conceding 14 goals. It should be noted that the team has never earned points in World Cup qualification.
- Gibraltar has conceded at least three goals in their last 17 World Cup qualifying matches.
- No fewer than 4 goals have been scored in 11 of the team's previous away games in this tournament.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 9 of Gibraltar's last 10 away World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Gibraltar (4-5-1)
Bradley Banda – Bernardo Lopes, Kai Mauro, Louie Annesley, Kian Ronan – Liam Jessop, Carlos Richards, James Scanlon, Liam Walker, Jayden Bartolo – Tjay De Barr.
Referee
Yigal Fried (Israel)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Faroe Islands vs. Gibraltar
In the upcoming match, the Faroe Islands have a chance to secure their first victory in this qualifying cycle. They host one of the weakest teams in Europe, and the hosts should have no trouble defeating them.
Gibraltar performed reasonably well in the last Nations League against teams of similar caliber. However, in World Cup qualification, they face much stronger opponents, and they are not yet ready to compete with them. In away World Cup qualifiers, the team has lost all 11 matches, including to Estonia, Cyprus, and Latvia, conceding at least three goals even against such teams.
The Faroe Islands also performed well in the Nations League, albeit against much stronger opponents than Gibraltar. I believe Eidur Klakstein's team will handle the group outsider without any issues. The Faroe Islands have home victories against Andorra and Moldova in World Cup qualification. The defensive problems of their upcoming opponent will help the hosts secure three points. My prediction: Faroe Islands to win and Total over 2.5 goals
