Moldova vs Faroe Islands prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 29, 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On September 29, 2026, Moldova and the Faroe Islands will face off in the second round of Division C of the UEFA Nations League. Both teams will be determined to win.
Moldova vs Faroe Islands team news and expert analysis
Moldova won their group in the previous Nations League campaign, collecting nine points in four matches against Andorra and Malta. However, they managed only a draw with Estonia in qualifying, losing the rest of their matches. They also failed to win any of their subsequent friendlies. They began the current tournament in Slovakia and, quite predictably, suffered a 0-2 defeat.
The Faroe Islands finished third in their group in the previous Nations League. In eight qualifying matches, they posted a solid record, collecting twelve points and finishing third. They also picked up several wins in friendly fixtures, including a home victory over Kazakhstan. They opened the scoring early but conceded before half-time, ultimately settling for a 1-1 draw.
Popescu's side score an average of 0.9 goals per match, while conceding three. The islanders score 1.4 goals per game and concede 0.9.
Previous matches: Moldova vs Faroe Islands
The teams have met four times previously, with one win apiece.
This matchup is understandably viewed as an even contest. The visitors are in decent form, so backing them with a draw-no-bet handicap of "0" looks worthwhile (odds – 1.85).
Moldova vs Faroe Islands: key stats and trends
- Moldova have not won since November of the year before last
- 70% of Moldova's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.9 goals per game
- The Faroe Islands have won seven of their last eleven matches
- 50% of the Faroe Islands' matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
Moldova vs Faroe Islands: possible starting lineups
Moldova play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Chelyadnik - Baboglo, Gerasimenko, Iovu - Stina, Motpan, Rata, Ryabchuk, Forov - Popescu, Kleschenko
The Faroe Islands play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Lamhaauge - Danielsen, Faroe, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson, Agnarsson - Samuelsen, Turi, Bjartalid, Sorensen - Knudsen
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