Finished 1 1 Moldova - Faroe Islands Euro 2024 Qualifying - Zimbru 1st Round
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Two of Europe's minnows are facing each other in this first window of EURO 2024 qualifiers.
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Moldova to Win
We are going for the home team's victory in first Moldova vs Faroe Islands prediction. These teams met twice in the past, and both games were played during the last World Cup qualifiers in 2021. The first match in Moldova ended with a 1-1 points split, and the other game brought the Faroe Islands a 2-1 win. Both sides have played in the lower division of the UEFA Nations League, and Moldova was more impressive winning all three matches last summer. The Faroes, however, had the most improbable of wins stunning Turkey at home with a 2-1 result. Moldova will try to draw its strength from their Nations League wins just over six months ago, those matches, even though not against Europe's best opposition, showed that this team has improved enough to make sure they are the favorites at home against the Faroe Islands.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
If one thing is prevalent in this Moldova vs Faroe Islands battle is their propensity to score goals. Both of these team's matches in the 2021 World Cup qualifiers ended with them scoring goals, and looking at their goalscoring record in the past five matches they played across different competitions, Moldova had three games when both teams scored a goal while the Faroes had four from the five outings they had in their schedule. When we look at these teams, there isn't much quality in the back line, however, both sides have players who can score goals.
Statistics and Latest Market odds for Moldova vs Faroe Islands prediction
These are the current stats for the game in question.
07/09/21 Europe - World Cup Qualifying Europe Faroe Islands Moldova 2 1 25/03/21 Europe - World Cup Qualifying Europe Moldova Faroe Islands 1 1 27/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Czech Republic Moldova 0 0 D 24/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Faroe Islands Moldova 1 1 D 20/11/22 International Match International Romania Moldova 5 0 L 16/11/22 International Match International Azerbaijan Moldova 2 1 L 25/09/22 UEFA Nations League NAL Liechtenstein Moldova 0 2 W 27/03/23 International Match International North Macedonia Faroe Islands 1 0 L 24/03/23 Euro 2024 Qualifying Euro Moldova Faroe Islands 1 1 D 19/11/22 International Match International Kosovo Faroe Islands 1 1 D 16/11/22 International Match International Czech Republic Faroe Islands 5 0 L 25/09/22 UEFA Nations League NAL Turkey Faroe Islands 1 2 W
Head to Head
Last Five - Moldova
Last Five - Faroe Islands
This is how the bookmakers view the odds for the upcoming match:
Moldova odds: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
Draw odds: 3/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Faroe Islands odds: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
The bookies consider the home team the favorite as far as Moldova vs Faroe Islands odds are concerned, but the probability isn't all that impressive when we talk about the percentage outcome. There are plenty of options for your consideration, and if you are unsure what to pick, here is our football betting tips page for some advice. These are possible options you might want to check out as well: Draw at Halftime gets you odds of 1/1 (2.00) – 50% while looking at a goal stalemate, Correct Score of 0-0 is priced at 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%.
Moldova vs Faroe Islands Lineups, Team News, and Preview
Moldova
There isn't much to recognize for Moldova as far as their football history is concerned. They never participated in one of the premier competitions in the world of football, and there is only a fraction of a chance they could earn their ticket to Germany this time around. There are no injury updates for Moldova.
Possible lineup: Celeadnic, Baboglo, Posmac, Platica, Revenco, Rata, Caimacov, Cojocari, Stina, Damascan, Nicolaescu.
Faroe Islands
The Faroes are an even smaller country, and by a large margin, in contrast to Moldova. They have never been close to playing in a European championship, and for this team, it's all about enjoying the opportunity and gaining some additional experience. That, however, doesn't mean they can't be dangerous. They have been improving over the years and could find themselves in a positive outcome against Moldova. Coach Hakan Ericson should have a full squad at his disposal.
Possible lineup: Gestsson, Davidsen, Rolantsson, Faero, Vatnsdal, Vatnhamar, Baldvinsson, Joensen, M. Olsen, Johannesen, K. Olsen.
Starting Lineups
Moldova
Faroe Islands
Player to Watch: Ion Nicolaescu
Moldova's best player is close to becoming his country's best-ever goal scorer. He is at nine goals in his young career, and he needs three more to surpass Serghei Clescenco who is currently Moldova's national team coach. Nicolaescu is playing for Israel's Beitar Jerusalem scoring 14 goals in 20 appearances this season with four assists on the record as well.
Moldova vs Faroe Islands prediction FAQ
- When is the match taking place? – Friday, March 24th at 19:45 BST (20:45 CET)
- Who is the favorite according to the bookmakers? – Moldova is a favorite by a slight margin
- Where is the match venue? – Stadion Zimbru in Chisinau will host the game
- Who is the current head coach for Moldova? Sergei Clescenco is the current head coach for Moldova National Soccer Team. The Moldovan tactician averages 1.08 points in 12 matches with the national team after 4 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses.
- Who is the current Faroe Islands head coach ahead of their encounter with Moldova on Friday, 24th March 2023? Swedish tactician is the current Moldovan head coach. The visiting coach averages 1.07 points per match after 30 games in charge. Under his leadership, Faroe Islands have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws and 14 defeats since he took over in December 2019.
- What are the current FIFA rankings for Moldova and the Faroe Islands? Moldova is position 174 while Faroe Island is ranked 123rd by FIFA. The visitors have fallen one place based on the latest rankings.