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Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands Prediction, Tips & Odds

Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands

UEFA Nations LeagueLeague C - 4
Kazakhstan
#4 · UEFA Nations League
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2 - 2
Astana Arena, Astana
Referee: Kristo Tohver
Faroe Islands
#3 · UEFA Nations League
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★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.48 (implied 67.4%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 69.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.43). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.9% vs 67.4%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

Kazakhstan faces the Faroe Islands in a crucial knockout match in the UEFA Nations League, where the stakes are high: win or be eliminated. Both teams will be looking to make an early impact in Group 3, as this match marks the beginning of their campaigns. With both sides having a blank slate in the tournament context, the outcome of this fixture could set the tone for their respective journeys. Recent competitive form suggests that Kazakhstan might have a slight edge. They have secured two wins in their last four competitive outings, including a convincing 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein. However, they also lost 1-0 to the Faroe Islands in a recent friendly, which could weigh on their confidence. The Faroe Islands, on the other hand, have shown resilience, winning four of their last eight competitive matches, including a recent victory against Kazakhstan. With no reported absentees from either squad, both teams will bring their full strength to this encounter. The neutral venue adds an element of unpredictability, as neither team can rely on home support. The small sample of recent meetings, particularly the friendly win for the Faroe Islands, adds to the uncertainty of the outcome. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has assessed the fixture using an in-house model that considers aggregated bookmaker probabilities and the tournament context. While there are no model probabilities available for this match, the competitive form and head-to-head results suggest a closely contested battle.

About the Teams

Kazakhstan

Profile data not available yet.

Recent matches
Lvs Moldova 1-2UEFA Nations League
Lat Slovakia 1-2UEFA Nations League
Dat Faroe Islands 1-1UEFA Nations League
Lat Hungary 1-3Friendly
Dat Armenia 1-1Friendly
Wvs Comoros 1-0FIFA Series

Faroe Islands

Profile data not available yet.

Recent matches
Dvs Slovakia 1-1UEFA Nations League
Dat Moldova 1-1UEFA Nations League
Dvs Kazakhstan 1-1UEFA Nations League
Wat Latvia 1-0Baltic Cup
Lat Estonia 0-1Baltic Cup
Wat San Marino 2-1Friendly

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Kazakhstan Win36%2.54
Draw26%2.95
Faroe Islands Win38%2.99
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.6754.2%

Kazakhstan have kept a clean sheet in 25% of matches. Faroe Islands average 1.4 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.4860.5%

Kazakhstan manage games at home, conceding just 1.50 goals per match. Faroe Islands score 1.36 on the road.

Correct Score
Kazakhstan 1-1 Faroe Islands
5.5218.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Faroe Islands -0.0
2.0732%

Faroe Islands have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.52
18.2%
1-0
5.76
17.5%
0-0
6.28
16.0%
0-1
6.74
15.0%
2-1
9.64
10.5%
2-0
10.48
9.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 18.2% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Kazakhstan clean sheets, in line with their 25% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Kazakhstan
-0.0
1.77
Faroe Islands
+0.0
2.07
Kazakhstan
-0.3
2.00
Faroe Islands
+0.3
2.60
Kazakhstan
-1.5
6.00
Faroe Islands
+1.5
7.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Faroe Islands are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.622.963.082.691.482.121.64
Betfair
2.452.802.882.601.402.101.65
Pinnacle
2.623.033.062.661.50——
SBO
2.472.852.81————
William Hill
2.502.802.90——2.051.70
Bet365
2.553.003.002.381.532.101.67
1xBet
2.663.003.122.691.482.121.66
Betano
2.423.103.202.471.532.021.70
BetVictor
2.553.002.902.441.472.101.65

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
85.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
62.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
39.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
18.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XKazakhstan or Draw
62%1.36
12Kazakhstan or Faroe Islands
74%1.37
X2Draw or Faroe Islands
64%1.51

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Faroe Islands leads 1-0)
0 Kazakhstan0 Draw1 Faroe Islands
Nov 25
Faroe Islands
1-0
Kazakhstan
Friendlies

In their only meeting, the Faroe Islands won against Kazakhstan with a score of 1-0 in a friendly match in November 2025. Since this is the only encounter between the two teams, and it was a friendly, the sample size is too small to draw any meaningful conclusions about their head-to-head performance. The result is historically interesting but does not provide tactical insights relevant to future matchups.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
KazakhstanFaroe Islands
1.17Goals p.g.1.36
1.5Goals conceded p.g.0.82
25%Clean sheets36%
25%Win rate55%
2.67Avg goals in match2.18
1.03xG per game1.26
42%Possession %38%
3.6Shots on target / game4.4
4.9Corners per game4.0
Kazakhstan
Recent Form

Kazakhstan have won 3 of their last 5 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Moldova 1-2 and beat Comoros 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 3W 4D 5L from the last 12 games (25% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: KazakhstanAll competitions
02 Oct
Kazakhstan
1-2
Moldova
UEFA Nations League
29 Sept
Slovakia
2-1
Kazakhstan
UEFA Nations League
26 Sept
Faroe Islands
1-1
Kazakhstan
UEFA Nations League
09 Jun
Hungary
3-1
Kazakhstan
Friendlies
06 Jun
Armenia
1-1
Kazakhstan
Friendlies
31 Mar
Kazakhstan
1-0
Comoros
FIFA Series
3
Win
25%
4
Draw
33%
5
Lost
42%
Faroe Islands
Recent Form

Faroe Islands have won 3 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Moldova 1-1 and beat Latvia 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 2L from the last 11 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Faroe IslandsAll competitions
02 Oct
Faroe Islands
1-1
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
29 Sept
Moldova
1-1
Faroe Islands
UEFA Nations League
26 Sept
Faroe Islands
1-1
Kazakhstan
UEFA Nations League
09 Jun
Latvia
0-1
Faroe Islands
Baltic Cup
06 Jun
Estonia
1-0
Faroe Islands
Baltic Cup
28 Mar
San Marino
1-2
Faroe Islands
Friendlies
6
Win
55%
3
Draw
27%
2
Lost
18%

Lineups

Confirmed

Kazakhstan4-3-3Confirmed

2S. MaliyDEF
14N. ZhagorovDEF
3N. AlipDEF
6A. KassymDEF
19R. KarimovFWD
13S. BasmanovFWD
10M. SamorodovFWD
12T. AnarbekovGK
7G. ZhukovMID
5I. KuatMID
9B. IslamkhanMID
11Y. VorogovskiyDEF
15D. KasabulatDEF
22E. TapalovDEF
20A. ShirobokovDEF
8Z. AmirDEF
23I. BekbolatFWD
17A. ShushenachevFWD
1S. PokatilovGK
16Bekkhan ShayzadaGK
21E. AstanovMID
18D. KaramanMID
4A. AshirbekMID

Faroe Islands3-4-3Confirmed

15O. FærøDEF
8H. VatnsdalDEF
16G. VatnhamarDEF
10Á. SamuelsenFWD
20H. SørensenFWD
11P. KnudsenFWD
1M. LamhaugeGK
21G. TuriMID
2J. DanielsenMID
7J. BjartalíðMID
13M. AgnarssonMID
5A. SvenssonDEF
3V. í DavidsenDEF
4S. ChukwudiDEF
19J. BenjaminsenDEF
14P. KallsbergFWD
9J. NielsenFWD
18A. BenjaminsenFWD
23B. ReynatrodGK
12A. PetersenGK
17Á. DamMID
22M. HellisdalMID
6E. JoensenMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Kazakhstan

No reported absences

Faroe Islands

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.48 (60.5%)
Value Bets
Kazakhstan Win2.54 (36.2%)
Draw2.95 (26.1%)
Faroe Islands Win2.99 (37.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.56 (39.5%)
Both Teams Score2.09 (45.8%)
BTTS No1.67 (54.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Kristo Tohver has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Kristo Tohver to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Kazakhstan have averaged 4.9 corners per match at home; Faroe Islands 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Faroe Islands have generated 1.26 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 4.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Faroe Islands player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.