Should we expect a misfire from Latvia? Latvia vs Faroe Islands Prediction
On Tuesday, as part of the second round of the UEFA Nations League, Latvia will face the Faroe Islands in Riga. Here’s a prediction for the match from the experts at Dailysports.
Latvia
The Latvian national team performed poorly during the qualifying campaign for the 2024 European Championship. Placed in a group with Turkey, Croatia, Wales, and Armenia, the Baltic side finished last, collecting only three points from eight matches. Their sole victory came at home against Armenia (2-0), while they lost all other games.
This year, Latvia played two friendlies, drawing 1-1 with both Cyprus and Liechtenstein. In the Baltic Cup, they lost 0-2 to Lithuania in the semifinals but beat the Faroe Islands 1-0 in the third-place match. In the opening round of the Nations League, Latvia suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat away to Armenia.
Faroe Islands
The "Sheep Farmers" also had a disappointing European Championship qualifying campaign, finishing last in their group. They managed to earn just two points from eight matches, drawing with Moldova (1-1) in the opening round and Albania (0-0) in the final match.
This year, the Faroe Islands played two friendlies, comfortably defeating Liechtenstein 4-0 but losing 0-2 to Denmark. In the Baltic Cup, they were beaten 1-4 by Estonia and lost 0-1 to Latvia. In the first round of the Nations League, the Faroe Islands drew 1-1 at home with North Macedonia.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- No more than two goals have been scored in the last five matches between these teams.
- Both teams scored in three of their last five encounters.
- Four of their last five matches ended in a draw.
Latvia vs Faroe Islands Prediction
Latvia has a good chance to secure their first points in the Nations League, and it’s likely they will capitalize on this opportunity. Our recommendation is to bet on “Latvia to win with a handicap (0)” at odds of 1.60.
