Match Overview

The 7th-round match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament between the national teams of the Faroe Islands and Montenegro will take place on October 9 at Tórsvøllur stadium in Tórshavn. Here’s an in-depth prediction, odds, and statistics for the Faroe Islands vs Montenegro encounter.

Faroe Islands Team Analysis

Current Form and Group Standing

The modest island team realistically doesn’t harbor World Cup aspirations, yet they currently sit in 3rd place in their qualifying group – even above Montenegro. It is worth noting, however, that the Faroese have accumulated all six of their points from matches against Gibraltar. In other qualification games for the World Cup, the team has consistently put up a fight against every opponent, losing by only a minimal margin. Furthermore, in two of their three defeats, Eiður Klakstein’s side were on the verge of securing a draw but conceded crucial goals in the final minutes. Despite these spirited performances, the Faroe Islands have suffered seven defeats in their last nine World Cup qualifying matches.

Key Statistical Insights

• The team has conceded goals in 15 of their last 16 World Cup qualification matches.
• The Faroese have an uncompromising streak of 14 games in this tournament (11 wins, 3 losses).
• The national team has scored at least one goal in 5 of their last 7 World Cup qualification games.

Predicted Starting Lineup (3-4-3)

Mattias Lamhauge – Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Odmar Færø – Viljormur Davidsen, Brandur Olsen, Hallur Hansson, Jóannes Danielsen – Jóan Edmundsson, Árni Frederiksberg, Meinhard Olsen.

Team News and Absences

Defender Samuel Chukwudi has not joined the squad due to injury.

Montenegro Team Analysis

Recent Performance and Managerial Change

In their last World Cup qualifier, the national team suffered a significant 0-4 loss to Croatia, marking their third consecutive defeat. This slump has seen Montenegro, who began their qualification campaign with two straight wins, fall to 4th place in the group, with only Gibraltar below them. It is important to mention that the team has failed to score in their last three matches in this tournament. To try and rectify the situation, after the September international break, Montenegro appointed a new head coach: Mirko Vučinić, who achieved great success as a player but has limited experience in coaching.

Key Statistical Insights

• The national team has failed to win in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualification matches (1 draw, 5 losses).
• The team’s uncompromising run in this tournament stands at 6 games (2 wins, 4 losses).
• Montenegro has conceded goals in 7 of their last 8 World Cup qualification games.

Predicted Starting Lineup (3-4-3)

Danijel Petković – Nikola Šipčić, Stefan Savić, Marko Tući – Milan Roganović, Marko Bakić, Miloš Brnović, Driton Camaj – Milan Vukotić, Milutin Osmajić, Nikola Krstović.

Player Injuries and Absences

Defenders Adam Marušić and Igor Vujačić, midfielder Stefan Lončar, and forward Stevan Jovetić are unavailable due to injuries.

Referee Profile

Match Official: Javier Alberola Rojas (Spain)

Matches officiated – 5 (International fixtures, 2024–2025);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties awarded – 0%.

Match Prediction: Faroe Islands – Montenegro

Faroe Islands’ Defensive Resilience

The Faroe Islands are progressively becoming a more tenacious and unyielding team, now capable of at least putting up a strong fight, if not snatching points from stronger opponents. Throughout the current qualification campaign, the national team has conceded only 5 goals in 5 matches. They have only conceded more than one goal per game in World Cup qualification once, against the Czech Republic in the first round, back in March. Additionally, when playing at home, the team has conceded a maximum of 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 World Cup qualification encounters.

Montenegro’s Offensive Struggles

Montenegro, conversely, has failed to score in three consecutive matches in this tournament. In their last 6 World Cup qualification games, the national team has only exceeded the two-goal mark once, in a home fixture against Gibraltar. A similar trend is observed in their away matches: Montenegrins have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away World Cup qualification games.

Main Bet Recommendation

It is highly probable that the Faroe Islands will once again concede no more than one goal in this match. Our prediction is – “Montenegro Total Goals Under 1.5” with odds of 1.55.Author: Nikita Kudryavtsev