Croatia vs Faroe Prediction 15 November 2025

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Croatia and the Faroe Islands in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place at the "HNK Rijeka" stadium? Despite a significant gap in class and experience, the Faroe Islands trail the "Checkered Ones" by just four points and remain contenders for the playoff spots. For Croatia, this upcoming match is an opportunity to secure their spot at the top of the group ahead of schedule, while for the visitors, it's a chance to prove that their achievements in this cycle are no fluke. The atmosphere in Rijeka promises to be electric, despite the November chill.

Head-to-Head

📊 The national teams of Croatia and the Faroe Islands have faced each other only once in history, which happened just recently in September of this year during the first round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite the significant difference in class and Croatia's status as the clear favorite, they had to work hard for their win: away from home, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory, contending with the opponent's organized defense and difficulties in converting chances.

Croatia Team Overview

🔴 Croatia can rightfully be considered one of the most successful national teams in recent years. The "Checkered Ones" reached the final of the 2018 World Cup and claimed bronze at the 2022 World Cup. Currently, the team is confidently marching towards another World Cup qualification: Croatia sit atop their group with 16 points out of a possible 18. Their nearest rival, Czech Republic, trail by three points, and Croatia have a game in hand. With such consistency, Zlatko Dalic's squad are likely to remain at the top of the group.

⚪ In the current qualifiers, Croatia show virtually no weaknesses. The team has scored 20 goals and conceded just once, showcasing an impressive balance between attack and defense. In their last match, Croatia comfortably dispatched Gibraltar 3-0 at home, even with a semi-reserve lineup. The match could have ended with a larger scoreline given the hosts' overwhelming dominance from the start.

Faroe Islands Team Overview

🔵 The Faroe Islands are making waves in the current qualifying campaign. A team that previously struggled to make an impact is now consistently picking up points and going toe-to-toe with the favorites. The "Red-Blue-White" have managed to collect 12 points from seven matches, despite initial predictions suggesting they would earn a maximum of six for the entire cycle. This performance places them third in the group, trailing Czech Republic by just one point. Moreover, in the previous round, the Faroes pulled off a shocker by defeating the Czechs at home (2-1), delighting neutral fans worldwide.

⚪ However, their chances of reaching the playoffs remain slim. It is highly likely that the Faroe Islands will finish third in the qualifiers. Theoretically, a playoff spot is possible, but it would require something of a miracle: not only would they need an away victory against Croatia, but the Czech Republic would also have to drop points at home to San Marino, a scenario that seems highly improbable.

Latest news

Croatia

📣 Ahead of the match against the Faroe Islands, Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalić spoke with respect about their opponents: "In the first round, we didn't expect them to be such a solid team. It was tough in Tórshavn, and earning those three points came at a price. They're a disciplined squad deserving of respect. Now we need to confirm our desire to secure qualification with a strong performance at home."

📌 Speaking about the newcomers, the coach mentioned: "Vušković is a key player for the youth national team. He will start against the Faroes, and then, he might rejoin the U21 squad. He's earned this opportunity."

✅ Overall, Croatia's lineup is very strong, with no significant losses.

Faroe Islands

📣 Faroe Islands head coach Eyðun Klakstein, following their historic 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic, remarked, "This team is capable of even more. Today, the Czechs respected us, which isn't always the case with stronger opponents. Yet, we can raise the bar even higher."

🚫 The Faroe Islands squad faces no significant losses. Only defender Jóannes Danielsen will be unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

As previously noted, Croatia have been exhibiting exemplary defensive play in the current qualifying cycle. Over the course of six matches, the team has conceded just one goal, and that was in a 5-1 rout against the Czech Republic. This statistic speaks volumes: Croatia's defensive lines are well-coordinated, and their goalkeeper rarely makes errors. While the Faroe Islands have shown commendable effort and strive to play football rather than just defend, breaking through such a high-caliber defense will be exceedingly challenging, especially away from home. Considering the difference in class and playing style, betting on the Faroe Islands not to score seems like the most logical choice.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Matches involving the Croatian national team almost always feature a high number of corners—over 9.5 corners has hit in 9 of their last 10 games. The team spends much of their time near the opponent's goal, forcing opponents to defend and frequently clear the ball out of play. In the upcoming clash, a similar scenario is expected: the hosts will apply pressure, seeking to break down the visitors' defense, while the Faroe Islands will occasionally counterattack, adding dynamism to the game. Therefore, this corner line is likely to be surpassed.