Moldova have conceded in 16 straight matches: prediction for Moldova — Faroe Islands
The UEFA Nations League matchday-two clash between Moldova and the Faroe Islands will take place on September 29 at the “Zimbru” arena in Chisinau. The hosts began the tournament with a 0-2 defeat to Slovakia, while the Faroese claimed their first point after drawing 1-1 with Kazakhstan.
Moldova: 16 matches without a clean sheet
The meeting with Slovakia proved difficult for Moldova: the team managed just one shot on target and deservedly lost 0-2. It was already the sixth time in their last seven matches that the national team had conceded at least two goals.
Moldova have now gone 16 consecutive matches without a clean sheet, with 12 of those games ending in defeat. There has been a slight improvement in attack, however: the team have scored five goals in their last four matches — more than in their previous nine games combined.
Faroe Islands: confident display against Kazakhstan
The Faroe Islands performed well in their opening match against Kazakhstan and took the lead in the 15th minute. Their opponents eventually equalized, but the Faroese allowed them to create virtually nothing from open play inside the penalty area.
Eydun Klakstein’s team have also become noticeably more solid defensively, recording four clean sheets in their last nine matches. Their away results have been mixed, but three wins in their last five away games show that the team are more than capable of picking up points on the road.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Moldova have failed to keep a clean sheet in 16 consecutive matches.
- The Faroe Islands have recorded four clean sheets in their last nine matches.
- The Faroese have won three of their last five away matches.
The visitors can capitalize on Moldova’s defensive problems: prediction for Moldova — Faroe Islands
Moldova have become slightly more active going forward lately, but their defensive problems remain. A run of 16 matches with goals conceded is far too long to consider their opening defeat a fluke.
The Faroe Islands look more organized and head into the match after a solid performance against Kazakhstan. If the visitors maintain their discipline and capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes, they have a strong chance of taking all three points.
