Match Overview
This 8th-round FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between the Faroe Islands and Czech Republic national teams is set to take place on October 12th at Tórsvøllur Stadium in Tórshavn. Here’s a detailed match preview: Faroe Islands vs. Czech Republic, including predictions, betting odds, and key statistics.Faroe Islands Team Analysis
The Faroe Islands’ current qualifying campaign can already be considered a resounding success, regardless of the outcome of their final two fixtures. The team recently pulled off a sensational 4-0 victory against Montenegro, marking their largest-ever win in official matches. Under the guidance of Eydun Klakstein, the squad has secured 3 wins in their last 4 World Cup qualifying encounters, a stark contrast to their previous record of just 1 victory in 14 prior matches in this tournament. With 9 points, the team has already matched its best-ever performance in World Cup qualifying cycles. Furthermore, the national team currently sits third in their group and maintains mathematical possibilities of clinching the top spot.- The Faroese team has scored in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
- The team has covered a (+1.5) handicap in 7 of their previous matches in this tournament.
- The national team’s streak of decisive results (no draws) in World Cup qualifiers now stands at 15 matches (4 wins, 11 losses).
Faroe Islands Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)
Mathias Lamhauge – Jóannes Danielsen, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Odmar Færø, Martin Agnarsson – Árni Frederiksberg, Brandur Olsen, Jákup Andreasen, Hannes Sørensen – Meinhard Olsen.Czech Republic Team Analysis
The Czech national team is vying for the top position in their group, though their prospects currently appear uncertain. Last Thursday, the Czech Republic hosted Croatia; only a victory, preferably a decisive one, would have sufficed for Ivan Hašek’s men. However, the crucial encounter concluded in a goalless draw. The team has suffered only 1 defeat in their last 6 World Cup qualifiers, but they trail their main rival in the standings, who also holds a game in hand. Additionally, the Czechs ended a 5-match scoring streak in World Cup qualification, yet they have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament.- At least one team has failed to score in 7 of Czech Republic’s last 9 World Cup qualifying matches.
- The national team’s away streak of decisive results (no draws) in this tournament spans 10 matches (5 wins, 5 losses).
- The Czechs have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 10 World Cup qualifying matches.
Czech Republic Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Matěj Kovář – Vladimír Coufal, Martin Vitík, Ladislav Krejčí, Jaroslav Zelený – Tomáš Souček, Lukáš Červ – Matěj Vydra, Pavel Šulc, Lukáš Provod – Tomáš Chorý.Referee Profile
Andrea Colombo (Italy)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (including second yellows) – 46;
Average Yellow Cards per Match – 4.6;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Average Fouls per Match – 27;
Penalties Awarded – 30%.
Match Prediction: Faroe Islands vs. Czech Republic
Faroe Islands’ Defensive Stability
While the Faroese recently delivered a shocking thrashing of Montenegro, their matches typically tend to be less eventful. The team generally creates a limited number of attacking opportunities while maintaining a reasonably solid defense against opponents. Consequently, prior to their last fixture, none of their five games in the current qualifying cycle saw more than 3 goals scored. It’s also worth noting that a maximum of 3 goals was observed in 6 of the Faroe Islands’ previous 7 home matches in this tournament.Czech Republic’s Scoring Habits
The Czech Republic rarely falters defensively, often keeping clean sheets. Offensively, however, the team tends to cap their scoring at two goals, though this benchmark isn’t always consistently met. As a result, in 7 of the national team’s last 9 World Cup qualifying matches, a maximum of 3 goals were scored, with opponents failing to score in 6 of those 9 games. A similar pattern holds for their away fixtures: 4 or more goals were seen in only 2 of Czech Republic’s previous 7 away matches in World Cup qualifiers. Prediction: Total Goals Under 3.0 with odds of 1.54
Mark Thompson
