Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands Prediction 6 October 2026
🔊 Kazakhstan host the Faroe Islands in the fourth round of the Nations League. The two sides drew in their first meeting, and John van't Schip's side will now look to take all three points at home. It is an important match for the hosts, who have picked up just one point from three games and are trailing their rivals. The Faroe Islands, by contrast, are unbeaten so far and have three points to their name.
🔁 This prediction will be updated as important news emerges. Check back closer to kick-off.
Head-to-Head History: Kazakhstan Hold a Narrow Edge
📊 In the last four head-to-head meetings, Kazakhstan have won one and the Faroe Islands one, with two draws. The most recent meeting between the sides ended 1-1. Kazakhstan lead on goal difference across those matches - 4-3.
Head-to-head statistics Kazakhstan - Faroe Islands
Kazakhstan: Home Advantage in the Second Leg
In the previous Nations League cycle, Kazakhstan competed in League B, Group B3, finishing bottom and being relegated to League C. In the new cycle, John van 't Schip's side are in Group C3 alongside Slovakia, Moldova and the Faroe Islands. Kazakhstan began the tournament with a draw against the Faroe Islands (1-1), then lost to Slovakia (1-2) and Moldova (1-2). After three matchdays, they have one point.
Over this run, Kazakhstan have scored regularly but failed to win. They found the net in each of the three matches while conceding five goals. In the return fixture against the Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan will need to make use of home advantage and be more active going forward. They will also need to be more careful after losing possession, as the opposition have already shown they can cause problems even without controlling the game.
Match Results: Kazakhstan
Faroe Islands: Even contests, no wins
In the previous Nations League cycle, the Faroe Islands competed in League C, Group C4, finishing third with nine points. In the current cycle, Eiður Klaksvík's side are in Group C3, where their opponents are Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Moldova. They began the tournament with a draw against Kazakhstan, then shared the points with Moldova and Slovakia. After three matchdays, the team remain unbeaten but are yet to win. They have three points and three goals scored.
The Faroe Islands rely on organised defending and quick transitions forward. In their opening matches they showed little interest in prolonged possession but regularly found opportunities to hit back on the counter. Three draws, however, have not been enough to establish themselves among the group leaders. In the return fixture against Kazakhstan, the visitors will need to stay compact and prevent the hosts from settling into sustained pressure around their penalty area. The Faroese have already shown they can compete with their group opponents. Now they must prove it away from home and try to turn another even contest into a win.
Match Results: Faroe Islands
Latest news
Kazakhstan
❌ Dastan Satpayev - not included in the squad's final list for the September-October Nations League matches due to injury. Islam Chesnokov - will miss the match due to injury.
❓ Maxim Samorodov - recovering from injury and missed the match against Moldova on 2 October. His fitness for the Faroe Islands match has not yet been confirmed. Islambek Kuat - his readiness for the match is currently unknown.
✅ Alibek Kasym - has recovered from injury and returned to the squad.
Faroe Islands
❌ Pall Klettskard - picked up a minor injury and withdrew from the international window. Jørgen Nielsen was called up in his place. Andrias Edmundsson - will miss the match against Kazakhstan through suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards. Arnbjørn Svensson has been called up to replace him.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Predicted starting XI for Kazakhstan: Pokatilов - Mrynskiy, Yerlanov, Alip, Vorogovskiy - Orazov, Karaman - Astanov, Islamkhan, Tuyakbayev - Karimov
📋 Predicted starting XI for Faroe Islands: Lamhauge - Færø, Vatnhamar, Chukwudi - Danielsen, Turi, Bjartaliđ, Agnarsson - Kalsberг, Knudsen, Sørensen
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 1.5 has landed in 8 of Kazakhstan's last 9 matches, meaning both sides scored at least twice in the vast majority of those games. The Faroe Islands show a similar trend: Over 1.5 came in in 6 of their last 7 matches. Taken together, these runs support a bet on at least two goals in the upcoming fixture. Kazakhstan need to improve and play for the win, so the hosts should be more active with the ball in attack and increase the pressure on the Faroese defence. The visitors, meanwhile, are capable of responding with quick transitions and have found chances in similar matches on more than one occasion. If one side opens the scoring, the second goal could follow as space opens up and the tempo rises. The pick: Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.48*.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
In the last meeting between Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands, the two sides combined for 12 corners - 7:5 in favour of the hosts. It was a fairly active match in terms of attacks and shots, so the line of 9.5 corners looks achievable. An additional factor is the nature of both teams' play. Kazakhstan need to win, while the Faroe Islands have already shown they are capable of hitting back with their own attacks and creating pressure. In that scenario, both sides could regularly work the ball to the flanks and win set pieces. Bet: Total Corners - Over 9.5 at odds of 1.70*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The first meeting between Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands produced just two yellow cards. With more at stake in the second leg, a lot will depend on the tempo and the number of duels. Kazakhstan will need to be more active going forward and prevent the opposition from breaking quickly, while the Faroese will have to absorb the home side's pressure. That kind of scenario tends to generate more tactical fouls and stoppages, which could lead to at least three bookings. Bet: Total Cards - Over 2.5 at odds of 1.45*.
🚀 Player Stat Bet
Ramazan Karimov has already scored in the current Nations League campaign, netting against Slovakia in the second matchday. He also started that game and played the full 90 minutes. In the return fixture against the Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan need to take the initiative and build more pressure in the opposition box. Karimov is capable of exploiting space in attack and converting chances, particularly if the hosts are able to deliver the ball into the box regularly. Editor's pick: Ramazan Karimov to Score.
😱 Risky Bet
The Faroe Islands have yet to lose in Group C3: they have drawn all three of their matches, each finishing 1-1. Kazakhstan, by contrast, have picked up just one point from three games, losing to Slovakia and Moldova. Their first meeting in this tournament also ended in a draw. The Faroese have already shown they can contain opponents through organised defensive play, while Kazakhstan have lacked consistency in attack so far. If the hosts fail to score early, the visitors could hold the balance again. Our prediction: draw at odds of 3.25*.
🎯 Reliable Bet
Kazakhstan have scored in eight consecutive matches, including once in each of their three Nations League games this season. The hosts are in desperate need of points after a poor start, so they will almost certainly look to be aggressive going forward and create chances. The Faroe Islands already let Kazakhstan score in the first meeting between the sides, and now they face the added challenge of holding out away from home. Given the hosts' high motivation and their consistency in front of goal, one goal may be enough for this bet to land. Our pick: Kazakhstan to Score: Yes at 1.30*.
👀 If the match doesn't go to script
The Faroe Islands' first three group matches all ended 1-1, but Kazakhstan need to be considerably more proactive in this return fixture. If the hosts take an early lead, the visitors will have to open up and look for ways back into the game. In that scenario, the match could shift into a higher gear with more space opening up. Kazakhstan may increase the pressure after the break, while the Faroese will be forced to take risks. If either side scores twice, the match could produce further goals. Bet: Total Goals - Over 3 at odds of 3.80*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Kazakhstan desperately need three points after a poor start in Group C3. With just one point from three matches, dropping more would seriously damage their chances of finishing in the upper half of the table. The Faroe Islands remain an awkward opponent, but they are far from reliable away from home: they have failed to win in 23 of their last 25 away matches. Kazakhstan need to make the most of playing at home, be more active going forward and see the game out with a positive result. Predicted score: 2-0. Editor's pick: Kazakhstan - Asian Handicap (0).
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