On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Faroe Islands and Latvia go head-to-head in an exciting match for the UEFA Nations League at the Torsvollur Stadium. This encounter is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings in Group C4.
Faroe Islands, under the management of Hakan Ericson, have not had the best start in the Nations League. They are yet to secure a victory in their opening three games, managing only two draws against North Macedonia and Armenia, and a loss to Latvia. The team’s last win in a competitive match dates back to September 2022 when they defeated Turkey 2-1. Despite their current form, Faroe Islands have shown resilience, especially at home, where they drew 2-2 against Armenia just a few days ago after conceding a late equalizer in the 93rd minute.
On the other hand, Latvia, led by Coach Paolo Nicolato, are also looking to bounce back from recent setbacks. After a narrow 1-0 victory over Faroe Islands in their Group C4 opener, Latvia suffered significant losses to Armenia (1-4) and North Macedonia (0-3). Currently, they sit third in the group with three points from the first nine available. Latvia’s away form has been poor, with no wins in their last six competitive away matches, losing five and drawing one since June 2022.
The head-to-head record between the two teams shows Latvia with a slight upper hand, having won two of the last seven meetings, while Faroe Islands have secured one win and four draws. Given the current form and historical context, the match is expected to be closely contested, with predictions leaning towards a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Both teams have no significant injuries or suspensions, which means they will field their strongest lineups. For Faroe Islands, the expected lineup includes Reynitrod, Benjaminsen, Askham, and Edmundsson, among others. Latvia’s projected lineup features Matrevics, Jurkovskis, Balodis, and Gutkovskis.
Betting trends suggest that the match might see goals in both halves, given the historical data of their encounters. Additionally, the first half is likely to see fewer than 1.5 goals, based on recent matches between the two teams.
