Match Information
Date and time: 7 September 2024 at 13:00 UTC
Referee: Manfredas Lukjancukas (Lithuania)
Stadium: Torsvoellur Stadium
Location: Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Head-to-Head (H2H) Data
Recent encounter between Faroe Islands and North Macedonia:
– International Friendly (2023): North Macedonia 1-0 Faroe Islands
Recent Form
Faroe Islands’ Recent Matches:
– Loss to Latvia (0-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Estonia (1-4 in friendly)
– Loss to Denmark (0-2 in friendly)
– Win over Liechtenstein (4-0 in friendly)
– Draw with Albania (0-0 in Euro 2024 Qualification)
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North Macedonia’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Czechia (1-2 in friendly)
– Loss to Croatia (0-3 in friendly)
– Loss to Montenegro (0-1 in friendly)
– Draw with Moldova (1-1 in friendly)
– Draw with England (1-1 in Euro 2024 Qualification)
Predicted Lineups
Faroe Islands (4-4-2):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Hakan Ericson
North Macedonia (4-3-3):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Blagoja Milevski
(Note: Specific players for starters and subs not provided in the JSON)
Formations Analysis
Faroe Islands’ 4-4-2:
– Strengths: Traditional compact formation, focus on defensive solidity, and counter-attacking options.
– Weaknesses: Limited creativity in the midfield, struggle against technically superior teams.
North Macedonia’s 4-3-3:
– Strengths: Balanced formation with strong forward presence, capable of creating scoring opportunities.
– Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities, tendency to struggle against well-organized defenses.
Match Prediction
Considerations:
– Home Advantage: The Faroe Islands playing at Torsvoellur Stadium provides a significant boost due to local support and familiarity with the conditions.
– Recent Form: Both teams have had a mixed bag of results, but North Macedonia appears slightly better given their stronger opposition in recent matches.
– H2H Results: The recent head-to-head match saw North Macedonia narrowly beating the Faroe Islands; however, home advantage for the Faroe Islands might balance the scales.
Predicted Outcome: Draw
Scoreline Prediction: Faroe Islands 1-1 North Macedonia
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Faroe Islands: [To be determined based on final lineup]
– North Macedonia: [To be determined based on final lineup]
Given the competitive nature of both teams and the home advantage for the Faroe Islands, a draw seems likely. North Macedonia’s recent form against tougher opponents gives them a slight edge, but the Faroe Islands’ resilience at home could balance the contest.
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