Match details:
Faroe Islands vs Latvia
7:30 AM IST
FAI vs LAT Preview:
Faroe Islands made a fine start to the tournament, thanks to two incredible victories in their two opening matches against Malta and Andorra. They bested Malta by 3 goals to 2 while got the better of Andorra by a solitary goal.
However, in order for them to emulate their feat in the third game of the league, they will have to put behind a hefty defeat against Denmark in their recently concluded friendly that saw them being ripped apart by 4 goals.
The Islands will be hosting Latvia who has so far shown steely mettle in their rearguard to keep their opponents at bay in their last three games. A numerically depleted Latvia held off Andorra in their first game of this year’s campaign while they ended their campaign with Malta in a 1-1 affair. The midweek friendly between them and Montenegro also panned out in a draw that saw both the sides scoring a piece.
Latvia has been very organized in the defence and will make a fine contest out of Faroe Islands, considering the fact that their opponents have a hefty head but a slim tail.
FAI vs LAT: Head to head:
So far in the antiquity of football rivalry between these two sides, only thre encounters have been played that has seen Faroe Islands savouring a sway with a solitary victory while the rest of the games have been drawn. The last encounter between these two sides witnessed Faroe Islands drawing first blood through Atli Gregersen. A 69th
Probable Teams:
Faroe Islands:
Gunnar Nielsen, Sonni Nattestad, Viljormur Davidsen, Heini Vatnsdal, Joannes Danielsen, Brandur Olsen, Hallur Hansson, Solvi Vatnhamar, Klaemint Olsen, Meinhard Olsen, Joannes Bjartalid
Latvia:
Pavels Steinbors, Kaspars Dubra, Antonijs Chernomordijs, Raivis Jurkovskis, Arturs Zjuzins, Roberts Savalnieks, Janis Ikaunieks, Vladislavs Fyodorovs, Eduards Emsis, Davis Ikaunieks, Roberts Uldrikis
Picks to consider:
Klaemint Olsen has led the charge for Faroe Islands in the last two games by scoring in both of them. He is a brilliant midfielder and his knack for goals makes him a deadly choice for today’s game.
Vladislavs Fyodorovs will be the sole shaft of hope for Latvia considering the fact that he is a leader who can rally the forces with great competency and also score a few goals in the process.
Captaincy Choices:
1. Vladislavs Fyodorovs
2. Robert Uldrikis
Fantasy Prediction:
Ideally, Faroe Islands will be the favourites to win this game, however, Latvia’s recently rallied defensive forces have given a tough run for money to their opponents. It will be a delectable contest to watch.
