Croatia vs Faroe Islands Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in favour of the Vatreni.

The Croatia national football team are all set to lock horns with the Faroe Islands national football team for their FIFA World Cup European qualifiers fixture. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at the Stadion HNK Rijeka.

The Vatreni will be at home for their next outing, making it an advantageous situation for them. They have performed well in the ongoing World Cup qualifying campaign, which will keep them confident from the start. The Croatia national football team will be ready to continue their form going forward.

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The Landsliðið have performed decently in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this time around. They have won four of their seven matches and are going to put up a strong fight against the hosts in their upcoming fixture. The Faroe Islands national football team will be looking for another win, but it will be a tough outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rijeka, Croatia
• Stadium: Stadion HNK Rijeka
• Date: Saturday, November 15
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Nov 14; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Aliyar Aghayev
• VAR: In use

Form:

Croatia: W-W-W-D-W

Faroe Islands: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Luka Modric (Croatia)

Despite being 40, Luka Modric continues to deliver consistent performances for both his club and country. He has done well in the Serie A for AC Milan and will be keen to continue his form for the Croatia national football team. He regulates the ball in the midfield.

Moreover, he can score goals, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Árni Frederiksberg (Faroe Islands)

Árni Frederiksberg will have an important role to play both in the midfield and the attacking front for the Faroe Islands national football team. He has performed decently for his side. The player will now be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Vatreni.

Match Facts

• Croatia are undefeated in their last six matches.
• Faroe Islands have won all of their last three games.
• The only meeting between these clubs ended in favour of the Vatreni.

Croatia vs Faroe Islands: Betting Tips and Odds

• Croatia to win @1/10 bet365
• Andrej Kramaric to score @21/20 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @6/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Ante Budimir and Mateo Kovacic will not be in action for Croatia. They are injured.

Faroe Islands are ready with all their players prepared to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Croatia won: 1

Faroe Islands won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Croatia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Livacovic (GK); Pasalic, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Stanisic; Modric, Sucic; Majer, Kramaric, Perisic; Ivanovic

Faroe Islands predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Lamhauge (GK); Faero, Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson; Mneney, Andreassen, Turi, Davidsen; Frederiksberg, Joan Simun Edmundsson, Sorensen

Match Prediction

These teams are going to come up with an intense contest. We predict the Croatia national football team are likely to come out on top. They should secure a narrow margin win against the Faroe Islands national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying match.

Prediction: Croatia 2-1 Faroe Islands

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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