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- Competition: UEFA Nations League
- Date: 13th November, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Košická futbalová aréna
Slovakia will look to secure promotion to League B when they host the Faroe Islands in Friday's UEFA Nations League encounter. The hosts are comfortably positioned at the top of Group C3 with 10 points from four matches, while the visitors have collected four consecutive draws and remain unbeaten in the competition.
Slovakia vs Faroe Islands Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Faroe Islands
1 : 1
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
The teams have met only once in the current Nations League campaign, playing out a 1-1 draw in Tórshavn in early October. Slovakia took the lead through an own goal by Gunnar Vatnhamar before Adrian Justinussen equalised for the Faroe Islands in the second half. Despite enjoying 66% possession, Slovakia could not turn their territorial advantage into three points.
Slovakia team overview
Slovakia have made an impressive start to the campaign, collecting 10 points from a possible 12. They opened with a 2-0 victory over Moldova, followed by a 2-1 win against Kazakhstan. After drawing 1-1 away to the Faroe Islands, they returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-0 victory in Moldova.
However, Slovakia will have several important absentees against the Faroese. Stanislav Lobotka and Leo Sauer are unavailable due to injuries, while Adam Obert has also withdrawn from the squad. Martin Dúbravka is missing with a knee problem, and Tomáš Suslov remains a fitness doubt.
Dávid Hancko, Milan Škriniar and David Strelec should be among the key players expected to lead the hosts.
Last matches of Slovakia
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Moldova
0 : 4
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
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Faroe Islands
1 : 1
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
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Slovakia
2 : 1
Kazakhstan
UEFA Nations League
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Slovakia
2 : 0
Moldova
UEFA Nations League
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Slovakia
2 : 2
Montenegro
Friendly International
Slovakia lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Dominik Greif
Defenders
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2
Ivan Mesík
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14
Milan Škriniar
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21
Adam Obert
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16
Dávid Hancko
Midfielders
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6
Peter Pokorný
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19
Tomáš Rigo
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8
Ondrej Duda
Forwards
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17
Lukáš Haraslín
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11
Tomáš Bobček
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15
David Strelec
Faroe Islands team overview
The Faroe Islands have been surprisingly difficult to beat in this Nations League campaign, although their inability to turn draws into victories remains a concern. They have shared the points in all four group matches, recording three 1-1 draws against Slovakia, Moldova and Kazakhstan, followed by a 2-2 draw away to Kazakhstan.
Their biggest challenge will be maintaining defensive discipline against a stronger opponent. The visitors are expected to rely on a compact defensive structure and counterattacking opportunities, with Petur Knudsen and Géza Dávid Turi among the players who have already contributed goals during the campaign.
Martin Agnarsson is suspended for this encounter following his red card against Kazakhstan, while the Faroe Islands have also had to make changes to their squad, with Ari Olsen withdrawing and Ási Dam receiving a call-up.
Last matches of Faroe Islands
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Kazakhstan
2 : 2
Faroe Islands
UEFA Nations League
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Faroe Islands
1 : 1
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
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Moldova
1 : 1
Faroe Islands
UEFA Nations League
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Faroe Islands
1 : 1
Kazakhstan
UEFA Nations League
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Latvia
0 : 1
Faroe Islands
Baltic Cup
Faroe Islands lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mattias Lamhauge
Defenders
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15
Odmar Færø
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16
Gunnar Vatnhamar
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17
Andrias Edmundsson
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2
Jóannes Kalsø Danielsen
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4
Samuel Johansen Chukwudi
Midfielders
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21
Géza Dávid Turi
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7
Jóannes Bjartalíð
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10
Áki Samuelsen
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20
Hanus Sørensen
Forwards
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11
Petur Knudsen
Prediction
The Faroe Islands have scored in all four group matches and should be capable of creating problems on the counterattack. Considering their recent competitiveness and Slovakia's limited need to chase a victory, Faroe Islands Asian Handicap +1.5 looks like an appealing selection.
Prediction: Faroe Islands Asian Handicap (+1.5)
Three reasons we expect Faroe Islands Asian Handicap (+1.5)
- The Faroe Islands have proven difficult to beat in this Nations League campaign, drawing all four matches and already holding Slovakia to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
- Slovakia have little pressure to secure a victory, as a draw would be enough to guarantee promotion to League B. This could encourage a more cautious approach from the hosts.
- The Faroe Islands have scored in all four group matches, demonstrating enough attacking potential to trouble Slovakia and potentially avoid a heavy defeat.
Main prediction Slovakia - Faroe Islands
AH2 (+1.5)
Best Odds:
Slovakia vs Faroe Islands standings in UEFA Nations League
| Group 3 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Faroe Islands | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Moldova | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 8 | -5 | 4 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 2 |