Croatia will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Torsvollur Stadium for their encounter with Faroe Islands on Friday, 5 September 2025.
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Faroe Islands vs Croatia predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Croatia's last two matches went above the 5.5-goal line.
- Faroe Islands suffered four defeats in their last five games.
- This will be the first encounter between these teams.
Correct score prediction: Faroe Islands 0-4 Croatia
Faroe Islands have lost four of their last five matches, failing to score in three of them. They are up against a Croatia side that scored a whopping 12 goals in their last two games alone.
There's a huge difference in quality between these squads, and anything other than a comfortable victory for Croatia would be a surprise.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Croatia are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Croatia are second in Group L with two wins in as many games, while Faroe Islands are fourth in the five-team group, having earned only three points from a possible nine.
Ahead of this FIFA World Cup qualifier, Croatia are the expected winners at 1/5 (1.20). Teams with these odds generally have an 83.3% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Croatia have played two qualifying games so far, winning both halves in both matches. On that note, Croatia to win both halves has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash
Faroe Islands and Croatia will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time on Friday.
Faroe Islands preview: Eyeing their biggest win in over two decades
Fourth in Group L after three FIFA World Cup qualifying games, Faroe Islands host a strong Croatian side on Friday in both teams’ first-ever meeting in international football.
While Faroe Islands have proven resilient at times when playing at home, they are up against a team far superior in experience and personnel this weekend, making this a heavily unbalanced contest for the neutrals.
After starting in two of three qualifying matches so far for the Faroese, Vikingur Gota shot-stopper Bardur A Reynatrod is expected to make his tenth appearance for the national team against Croatia, while strike duo Adrian Justinussen and Pall Klettskard take care of things up front.
Predicted lineup: Reynatrod (GK), Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson, Danielsen, Benjaminsen, Olsen, Davidsen, Frederiksberg, Klettskard & Justinussen.
Last five matches
- Faroe Islands 2-1 Gibraltar
- Georgia 1-0 Faroe Islands
- Montenegro 1-0 Faroe Islands
- Czechia 2-1 Faroe Islands
- North Macedonia 1-0 Faroe Islands
Croatia preview: Looking to maintain their perfect start
Croatia kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 7-0 victory over Gibraltar, followed by an impressive 5-1 win against Group L leaders Czech Republic.
The visitors will go all out for the win on the road this weekend, as finishing top in the group when it's all said and done is a priority.
National team regulars Josko Gvardiol, Josip Juranovic, and Josip Stanisic are currently nursing injuries for Zlatko Dalic’s side, making them unavailable for this qualifier. Despite these absences, the squad is fully stacked with amazing players who should easily get the job done.
Midfield maestro Luka Modric and Petar Sucic are expected to play as double pivots, while the trio of Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric and Mario Pasalic provide width and attacking creativity behind lone striker Ante Budimir.
Predicted lineup: Livakovic (GK), Sosa, Caleta-Car, Pongracic, Smolcic, Sucic, Modric, Perisic, Kramaric, Pasalic & Budimir.
Last five matches
- Croatia 5-1 Czechia
- Gibraltar 0-7 Croatia
- France 2-0 Croatia (5-4 AP)
- Croatia 2-0 France
- Croatia 1-1 Portugal
Player to watch: Andrej Kramaric
Andrej Kramaric has been impressive in recent weeks, scoring four goals and providing an assist in his last six appearances across all competitions. The Hoffenheim forward has four goals in two qualifying games and will look to add to his tally on Friday night.