Faroe Islands will host North Macedonia in the first round of the new UEFA Nations League edition, Group C, on Saturday, 7 September.
Can Faroe Islands avoid fourth loss in a row or will North Macedonia show they're the better team? Read our Faroe Islands vs North Macedonia predictions to find that out and more.
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Faroe Islands vs North Macedonia prediction: A low-scoring win for the guests
Key stats
- North Macedonia have gone under 2.5 total goals in six of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Faroe Islands have gone under 2.5 total goals in eight of their last 10 matches.
- North Macedonia have beaten Faroe Islands 1-0 in their only meeting so far.
Correct score prediction: Faroe Islands 0-2 North Macedonia
While Faroe Islands aren't that bad of a team and they can hang with nations of similar quality, we believe that North Macedonia have what it takes to beat them and do it in a confident manner.
Pre-game odds and win probability: North Macedonia the more likely winners
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.00%
It's clear from these Faroe Islands vs North Macedonia odds that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, which isn't too surprising based on the difference in quality between these teams.
After all, Faroe Islands are 138th in FIFA rankings, while North Macedonia are 72nd in the rankings. Of course, that's not all that matters, but it illustrates the two teams pretty well.
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Only one duel so far
These two teams have only met once before and it was last year in a friendly game. North Macedonia emerged victorious from that match, but only by one goal since the final score was 1-0.
Faroe Island preview: Wins rarely come to this island
With one win in their last 10 matches, eight of which they've lost, Faroe Islands are still one of the worst teams in Europe. That being said, they are in Group C of UEFA Nations League, so they have been able to improve a bit lately. In any case, if Faroe Islands can avoid a loss against North Macedonia, that would be a good result for them.
Predicted lineup: Reynatrod (GK), Benjaminsen, Oregaard, Svensson, Davidsen, Radosavljevic, Joensen, Sorensen, Petersen, Olsen & Justinussen
International Match 11/06/24
L
Latvia
1
Faroe Islands
0
International Match 08/06/24
L
Estonia
4
Faroe Islands
1
International Match 26/03/24
L
Denmark
2
Faroe Islands
0
International Match 22/03/24
W
Liechtenstein
0
Faroe Islands
4
Euro 2024 Qualifying 20/11/23
D
Albania
0
Faroe Islands
0
North Macedonia preview: Hoping for a good performance
Just like their upcoming opponent, North Macedonia enter this game on a three-game losing streak, so they will be hoping for another outcome this time around. On a positive note, North Macedonia are the favourites in this match, so their fans can be hopeful for a win over the tiny island country.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Zajkov, Velkovski, Musliu, Akovski, Alimi, Atanasov, Kostadinov, Alioski, Trajkovski & Elmas
International Match 10/06/24
L
Czech Republic
2
North Macedonia
1
International Match 03/06/24
L
Croatia
3
North Macedonia
0
International Match 25/03/24
L
Montenegro
1
North Macedonia
0
International Match 22/03/24
D
Moldova
1
North Macedonia
1
Euro 2024 Qualifying 20/11/23
D
England
1
North Macedonia
1
Players to watch: Elif Elmas
One of the leaders of the new generation for North Macedonia, the 24-year-old Elmas is already one of the top scorers in the national team since the winger has 12 goals in his country's jersey. With that in mind, he's our player to watch against Faroe Islands.
