The Matchday 6 clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands will take place on September 8 at the Europa Point Stadium. Gibraltar vs. Faroe Islands: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Gibraltar
Scott Wiseman's side lost 1-2 away to the Faroese in their last match. Gibraltar was close to ending a 23-match losing streak in World Cup qualifiers, but they conceded the decisive goal shortly before the final whistle. Nevertheless, Gibraltar achieved a small milestone: for only the second time in their history, they conceded fewer than three goals in a World Cup qualifier. In Group L, the team sits at the bottom of the standings.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in Gibraltar's last 9 World Cup qualifying matches.
- In 8 of their last 9 home World Cup qualifiers, the team has failed to score.
- The team has conceded no fewer than 3 goals in their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Gibraltar (4-5-1)
Bradley Banda – Bernardo Lopes, Ethan Britto, Kian Ronan, Louis Annesley – Carlos Richards, James Scanlon, Liam Walker, Dan Bent, Ayoub El Hmidi – Tjay De Barr.
Midfielder Dan Bent is suspended.
Faroe Islands
In the last round, the team suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Croatia. This was their eighth loss in their last 9 World Cup qualifying matches, even conceding in their lone victory during this stretch. Moreover, the Faroese have failed to keep a clean sheet in 14 consecutive games in this tournament. In Group L, Eidur Klakstein's side is ahead of Gibraltar only on goal difference.
- The team conceded first in their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
- The Faroese have a 6-match losing streak away in this tournament.
- The team has scored in 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifiers.
Predicted lineup for the Faroe Islands (4-5-1)
Matias Lamhauge – Gunnar Vatnhamar, Viljormur Davidsen, Andrias Edmundsson, Joannes Danielsen – Odmar Faeroe, Meinhard Olsen, Jakup Andreasen, Hanus Sorensen, Arni Frederiksberg – Brandur Hendriksson.
Referee:
Mohammed Al-Hakim (Sweden)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 13%.
Gibraltar vs. Faroe Islands: Match Prediction
In the previous encounter between these opponents, Gibraltar took the lead, but Eidur Klakstein's side managed to turn the game around and secured a rare victory in World Cup qualifiers. However, it should be noted that the Faroese were overwhelmingly dominant. Nevertheless, all streaks end eventually, and perhaps Gibraltar will earn their points now. The Faroe Islands have not won away in World Cup qualifiers for 11 matches (2 draws, 9 losses). Still, the visitors are rightly considered favorites.
The Faroese have shown decent scoring ability for their level on foreign soil. The team has scored in 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifiers, even against strong opponents. Gibraltar, who rarely concedes fewer than three goals, is unlikely to contain such an attack. However, the hosts could also score. The Faroe Islands have shown weakness in defense as well.
My prediction: "Faroe Islands will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals"
