Croatia vs Faroe Islands prediction 14.11.2025 | World Cup qualification

Croatia is one of the best football nations in recent years. They finished second and third in the last two World Cups and are aiming for a similar result next year. Croatia are at the top of the group standings with three points more than the Czech Republic, but with one game fewer played. Also, Croatia have a goal difference on their side, so realistically they are already qualified, but on Friday Dalic's team will try to make it official. 

Croatia played well in the previous months as they won five of the last six matches. In the most recent outing, Croatia won 3-0 at home against Gibraltar. The home side ended the tie with xG of 3.70 and could score one or two goals more than one of the weakest sides in Europe. 

Zlatko Dalic is ready to experiment and after one year to again play in a formation with three defenders. Dalic and his staff are sure that the formation is the best at the moment for Croatia and are ready to switch to it. Also, 18-year-old Luka Vuskovic from Hamburg SV should start on Friday night in Rijeka. 

The Faroe Islands have improved in the last few decades. However, playing at the major tournament will likely remain only a dream. They are currently only one point behind the Czech Republic, but a lot would have to go their way to finish second and advance to the playoffs.

The Faroe Islands played well recently, winning their last three matches. In the previous game, the Faroe Islands won 2-1 at home against the Czech Republic. The home side ended the match with only 0.50, but they scored twice and secured one of the biggest wins in the nation's football history.

Faroe Islands' head coach, Eydun Klakstein, tried to rally his troops in recent days with an open letter. He wrote, "We win and lose together, we play and fight together. We give everything, every time, always, everywhere. We defend with everything we have – with body, mind, and heart. No matter how the game goes. We attack when the chance is there – we strike with energy, speed, and courage. Straight at the opponent's weak point. Straight at the goal. We fight and persevere all the way. From start to finish. In every single match. Despite the circumstances."