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Kick-off: 4 September @ 19:45 CET
Venue: Trosvollur (Torshavn, Faroe Islands)
Past meetings
Northern Ireland v Faroe Islands 2-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Northern Ireland v Faroe Islands 4-0 (Euro 2012 qualifier)
Faroe Islands v Northern Ireland 1-1 (Euro 2012 qualifier)
Faroe Islands v Northern Ireland 0-5 (Euro 1992 qualifier)
Northern Ireland v Faroe Islands 1-1 (Euro 1992 qualifier)
Faroe Islands
Last 5 matches:
Northern Ireland v Faroe Islands 2-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Faroe Islands v Hungary 0-1 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Greece v Faroe Islands 0-1 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Romania v Faroe Islands 1-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Faroe Islands v Greece 2-1 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Team News:
Faroe Islands are enjoying their most successful qualifying campaign, with double win over Greece and narrow defeats to group’s top sides giving coach Lars Christian Olsen and his men plenty of reason for optimism.
Right-back Jonas Tor Naes (41/0) returns having recovered from a shoulder problem, whereas left-back Gilli Sorensen, who can also operate as a striker, is also back from injury.
Rogvi Baldvinsson (20/2) is included despite not featuring in previous Euro 2021 qualifiers, but Andreas Lava Olsen misses out through injury and Finnur Justinussen (1/0) is back to the side. Starting defender Atli Gregersen (28/0) is suspended for picking up three yellow cards.
Players to watch: Christian Holst, Hallur Hansson.
Probable starting line-up (4-3-2-1): G. Nielsen – Naes, Faero, Nattestad, G. Sorensen – Holst, Benjaminsen, Vatnhamar – H. Hansson, Hendriksson – Edmundsson.
Northern Ireland
Last 5 matches:
Romania v Northern Ireland 2-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Scotland v Northern Ireland 1-0 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Finland 1-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Northern Ireland v Qatar 1-1 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Romania 0-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Team News:
There had been no major injury problems when coach Martin O’Neill named Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2021 qualifiers, but the boss has since experienced some selection issues.
Important footballer Chris Brunt (50/1) is doubtful through a hamstring problem, but Ben Reeves (2/0) is definitely out and Billy McKay (10/0) has been added to the roster as his replacement.
Captain Steven Davis should be fit to play despite skipping training on Tuesday, while Jamie Ward (16/2) looks likely to miss out and Kyle Lafferty (43/14) might not start as he lacks match fitness.
Players to watch: Kyle Lafferty, Chris Brunt.
Probable starting line-up (4-5-1): McGovern – McLaughlin, McAuley, Evans, Baird – Dallas, Norwood, Davis, Brunt, Grigg – Lafferty.
Faroe Islands v Northern Ireland betting odds & tips
*With Faroe Islands conceding mere three goals in last four and their opponents having problems up front, bear in mind under 2.5 goals pays 1.57 (4/7).
*While beating Greece, the Faroes have lost each of other four matches, so it is important to note that Northern Ireland are 1.67 (2/3) to claim maximum points.
*It may take the visitors a while to break the defence-minded opposition, which is why half-time draw looks a good bet at 2.05 (21/10).
