Croatia vs Faroe Islands prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 14 November 2025
On November 14, 2025, the Croatian national team will host the Faroe Islands in a group stage match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Interesting facts and head-to-head history:
- Croatia are unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
- Croatia have scored 20 goals in their last 6 games.
- The Faroe Islands have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- The Faroe Islands have netted 9 goals in their last 5 games.
- The teams have faced each other only once before.
- In that sole encounter, Croatia clinched a 1-0 victory.
- The Faroe Islands are chasing their first-ever World Cup qualification.
Match preview:
The hosts enter this clash as overwhelming favourites, aiming to cement their position in the group and continue their confident march towards a coveted World Cup spot.
Zlatko Dalic's squad consistently showcase a high level of football, blending the experience of veterans like Luka Modric and Marcelo Brozovic with the energy of young stars such as Josko Gvardiol and Luka Sucic. On home soil, Croatia typically dictate play, dominate possession, and often try to settle the result by half-time.
The Faroe Islands, meanwhile, travel to Zagreb with nothing to lose. For them, every match against top-tier opposition is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and display resilience. Despite their limited resources, the Faroese have shown well-organised defending and remarkable commitment, traits that have helped them trouble even stronger teams.
Still, the gulf in quality is undeniable. Croatia will be targeting a convincing win and a healthy goal difference—every goal could prove crucial in this qualifying campaign.
Probable lineups:
- Croatia: Livakovic, Gvardiol, Caleta-Car, Sutalo, Jakic, Sucic, Modric, Perisic, Kramaric, Pasalic, Budimir.
- Faroe Islands: Lamhauge, Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson, Danielsen, Olsen, Turi, Davidsen, Frederiksberg, Edmundsson, Sorensen.
Match prediction:
Croatia approach the game against the Faroe Islands in excellent form and with a clear advantage in class. Zlatko Dalic's men boast a powerful line-up that balances experience and youth: seasoned campaigners like Luka Modric and Marcelo Brozovic still dictate the tempo in midfield, while rising talents—Gvardiol, Sutalo, and Stanisic—inject energy and pace. At home, Croatia rarely drop points, especially against teams that trail them in preparation and individual skill.
The Faroe Islands, though disciplined and spirited, are unlikely to withstand sustained Croatian pressure for the full 90 minutes. Their main objective will be to stay compact at the back and try to avoid a heavy defeat, but given Croatia's attacking firepower, that will be a tough ask.
Prediction: total goals in the match – over 2.5.
