The Faroe Islands will face Kazakhstan in an international friendly match on Tuesday, concluding their 2025 calendar year. This encounter will take place in Croatia, following both teams’ recent performances in World Cup Qualifying matches.
Match Background
Faroe Islands recently suffered a setback, losing 3-1 to Croatia in their last qualifying match. Despite an encouraging campaign, they could not secure a spot for next year’s World Cup. They ended their qualifying run with 13 points from eight games, highlighted by three consecutive victories against Gibraltar, Montenegro, and the Czech Republic. Geza David Turi managed to score for Faroe Islands, but goals from Josko Gvardiol, Petar Musa, and Nikola Vlasic sealed their fate.
Kazakhstan, meanwhile, also faced disappointment in their qualifying efforts. They finished fourth in their group with only eight points from eight fixtures. After a disheartening streak of three consecutive losses, Kazakhstan found some resurgence with a 4-0 win against Liechtenstein. They further built confidence by securing a 1-1 draw against Belgium, a match where Dastan Satpaev scored for Kazakhstan, before the team had to play the final ten minutes with ten men due to a red card issued to Islam Chesnokov.
Team News
Both teams will be without key players for this fixture. The Faroe Islands will miss midfielders Hallur Hansson and Brandur Hendriksson, along with defender Joannes Danielsen. Forward Joan Simun Edmundsson is expected to play a crucial role as he closes in on 100 international caps.
Kazakhstan will be without several prominent figures, including Islambek Kuat, Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, and goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov. However, Islam Chesnokov will be available for selection despite his red card in the previous match.
Possible Lineups
| Faroe Islands | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Lamhauge | Anarbekov |
| Faero | Kairov |
| Vatnhamar | Kasym |
| A Edmundsson | Alip |
| Joensen | Vorogovskiy |
| Turi | Orazov |
| Andreasen | Tapalov |
| Davidsen | Chesnokov |
| Bjartalio | Samorodov |
| J Edmundsson | Sviridov |
| Sorensen | Satpayev |
Match Prediction
Given the recent form of both teams, a low-scoring match is anticipated. With the Faroe Islands looking to recover from their recent loss and Kazakhstan seeking to build on their improved performance, a draw seems likely.
Final prediction: Faroe Islands 1 – 1 Kazakhstan.
