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

This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams.

The Faroe Islands national football team are all set to battle it out against the Croatia national football team for the matchweek 5 fixture of the UEFA FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The interesting contest will take place at the Tórsvøllur.

The Faroe Islands national football team will look to capitalise on the home advantage. The upcoming contest is going to be a new challenge and a tough one, too. The hosts will be under some pressure as they have already been a part of three World Cup qualifying games, but have only won one of the matches.

The Croatia national football team will be away from home, but are likely to come up with a top performance here. They have won both of the previous fixtures of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the European region. They will be looking to extend their winning run here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Torshavn, Faroe Islands
• Stadium: Torsvollur
• Date: Saturday, September 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, September 5; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Croatia: D-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Patrik Johannesen (Faroe Islands)

Patrik Johannesen was one of the goal scorers in their last FIFA World Cup qualifying game. He will be looking to step up as they are going to face a tough challenge here. The 29-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts.

Luka Modric (Croatia)

Despite being 39 years old, Luka Modric makes a significant contribution to the Croatia national football team. The AC Milan midfielder remains the heart of his national team and will yet again be ready to lead them. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Modric can do it all.

Match Facts

• This is going to be the first-ever battle between these national football teams.
• Croatia are on a two-match winning run.
• Faroe Islands have only won one of their last five games.

Faroe Islands vs Croatia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Croatia to win
• Ante Budimir to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All the squad members for Faroe Islands are fit and ready to be in action.

Croatian football team might miss out on the services of Josko Gvardiol, Josip Stanisic and Josip Juranovic as they are injured.

📜 Here is #Croatia squad for the upcoming @FIFAWorldCup qualifiers in September, against Faroe Islands and Montenegro! 🇭🇷🤩#Family #WCQ #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/LfvxfiXzHQ

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) August 18, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Faroe Islands won: 0

Croatia won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be the first-ever meeting between these national football teams.

Predicted Lineups

Faroe Islands predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Reynatrod (GK); Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson; Danielsen, Hansson, Olsen, Davidsen; Frederiksberg, Johannesen, Justinussen

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

Livakovic (GK); Erlic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Pongracic; Modric, Sucic; Perisic, Kramaric, Pasalic; Budimir

Match Prediction

The hosts will be in for a tough battle, but will be looking to give their all here. The Croatia national football team might emerge victorious against Faroe Islands in their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying game.

Prediction: Faroe Islands 0-4 Croatia

Teelcast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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