Croatia vs Faroe Islands Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds – 14 November 2025
This match between Croatia and the Faroe Islands on 14 November 2025 is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. Croatia, with a strong squad and home advantage, will aim to dominate; the Faroe Islands, having very limited success at this level, will try to defend resiliently and capitalise on rare counter attacks.
Match Overview
- Match: Croatia vs Faroe Islands
- Date: 14 November 2025
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier – UEFA Group H
- Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia
- Kick-off Time: Approx ~20:45 CET (~00:15 IST)
Match Preview
Croatia enter this game with a sense of purpose. A home fixture against a lower-ranked side gives them the perfect opportunity to boost goal difference, gain confidence, and solidify their position in the group. Their technical quality, experience in major tournaments, and home support give them a clear edge.
The Faroe Islands, on the other hand, are including younger players and focusing on incremental growth rather than results. They will likely set up with two banks of four, defend deep, and hope for set-piece opportunities or mistakes from Croatia. Given the disparity in class, Croatia are expected to dominate across possession, chances and territory.
Recent Form
Croatia – Last 5 Matches
- Win vs Wales
- Draw vs Turkey
- Win vs Armenia
- Loss vs France
- Win vs Ireland
Croatia’s form is solid with some minor slip ups away, but strong at home.
Faroe Islands – Last 5 Matches
- Loss vs Spain
- Loss vs Greece
- Draw vs Cyprus
- Loss vs Malta
- Loss vs Iceland
Faroe Islands have struggled in competitive European football matches and score few goals, especially away.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically Croatia have dominated the matchup against Faroe Islands.
- Prior meetings show Croatia winning by clear margins.
- Faroe Islands have never beaten Croatia and rarely threatened significantly.
- The goals margin often 2+ in favour of Croatia.
Team News
Croatia
- Key players like Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić expected to play and lead the team.
- Some squad rotation may happen given the expected dominance.
- Defensive lineup strong; midfield depth allows control of game flow.
Faroe Islands
- Several youngsters in the squad; experience limited.
- Likely to field compact defensive setup, minimal attacking ambition.
- Away fixtures typically tough; many players yet to feature in major tournaments.
Probable Lineups
Croatia Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- GK: Dominik Livaković
- LB: Borna Sosa
- CB: Josip Juranović
- CB: Dejan Lovren
- RB: Josip Šutalo
- CM: Luka Modrić
- CM: Mateo Kovačić
- CM: Mario Pašalić
- LW: Ivan Perišić
- ST: Andrej Kramarić
- RW: Bruno Petković
Faroe Islands Predicted XI (5-4-1)
- GK: Gunnar Nielsen
- LB: Odmar Faeroe
- CB: Árni Vilhjálmsson
- CB: Hanus Davidsen
- CB: Jákup Andreasen
- RB: Adrian Justinussen
- LM: Hallur Gunnarsson
- CM: Gilli Højgaard
- CM: Fróði Benjaminsen
- RM: Teitur Gestsson
- ST: Jóan Símun Edmundsson
Odds Analysis
- Croatia Win: ~1.10 – 1.20 (very strong favourite)
- Draw: ~10.00 – 12.00
- Faroe Islands Win: ~26.00 – 30.00
- Over 2.5 Goals: ~1.30 – 1.40
- Both Teams to Score – No: very likely
Betting Tips
- Croatia to Win – Virtually certain given the disparity.
- Croatia to Win & Over 2.5 Goals – Good value because Croatia should score multiple.
- Both Teams to Score – No – Faroe Islands have minimal attacking threat away from home.
- Correct Score: Croatia 3 – 1 Faroe Islands – As predicted by multiple models.
Score Prediction
Croatia 3 – 1 Faroe Islands
Croatia should dominate and win convincingly, with likely multiple goals and a clean sheet.
Full Match Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | Croatia vs Faroe Islands | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | ~00:15 IST |
Final Thoughts
This match appears one-sided on paper: Croatia bring superior quality, home advantage and motivation. Faroe Islands will defend gallantly but are unlikely to resist long. Expect a dominant performance by Croatia and a comfortable margin of victory.
