Both Faroe Islands and Montenegro are going to find it difficult to qualify from Group L as they prepare to take on each other at the Torsvollur Stadium on Thursday night. Indeed, both teams are already six points off of the pace with just three games left to play, and so Czech Republic and Croatia are more fancied to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it stands.
Still, a win here for either side could cut the gap to just three points, which would keep them in the race. Nonetheless, both teams will still be desperate to emerge victorious here.
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Faroe Islands vs Montenegro prediction: Visitors to nick victory?
Key stats
- Faroe Islands have lost five of their last seven games in total in all competitions.
- Montenegro won 1-0 in the reverse fixture in March.
- Four of Faroe Islands' previous five matches across all competitions have involved a 1-0 scoreline.
Correct score prediction: Faroe Islands 0-1 Montenegro
Both teams have not scored a lot of goals in qualifying, with just four goals each in their five games so far. Montenegro are 56 places above Faroe Islands in the official FIFA World Rankings, and so will be expected to emerge victorious.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Montenegro favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Montenegro are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on their travels. Interestingly, a draw and a Faroe Islands victory on home soil can be backed at the same price.
Also, feel free to check out our Football Betting Tips Today page for more of our predictions on the other World Cup qualifiers taking place.
Most recent H2Hs: Montenegro win only previous meeting
When these two sides played each other in World Cup qualifying in March, it was their first-ever meeting. Montenegro won 1-0, and will also be expected to win away from home.
Faroe Islands preview: No fresh concerns
Faroe Islands have reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash. Thus, the hosts will be expected to name their strongest possible starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Lamhauge (GK); Chukwudi, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson; Benjaminsen, Hendriksson, Turi, Agnarsson; Frederiksberg, Bjartalid & Klettskard
Last five results:
- Gibraltar 0-1 Faroe Islands
- Faroe Islands 0-1 Croatia
- Faroe Islands 2-1 Gibraltar
- Georgia 1-0 Faroe Islands
- Montenegro 1-0 Faroe Islands
Montenegro preview: Marusic injury blow
Montenegro will be without Adam Marusic, who scored in a recent away triumph. The Lazio star is unfortunately out injured.
Predicted lineup: Petkovic (GK); Rubezic, Savic, Sipcic; Roganovic, Bakic, Brnovic, Camaj; Vukotic, Jovetic & Krstovic
Last five results:
- Croatia 4-0 Montenegro
- Montenegro 0-2 Czech Republic
- Montenegro 2-2 Armenia
- Czech Republic 2-0 Montenegro
- Montenegro 1-0 Faroe Islands
Player to watch: Nikola Krstovic
Nikola Krstovic is one of Montenegro's biggest goal threats ahead of this clash. After scoring 11 goals for Lecce in Serie A last campaign, he earned a big move to Atalanta this summer, and has already netted twice in the league with his new club this season.