Match Analysis and Prediction: Latvia vs. Faroe Islands
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Duje Strukan
Stadium: Skonto Stadium
Location: Riga, Latvia
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their recent head-to-head encounters:
– Latvia and Faroe Islands often end in draws.
– Latvia 1 – 0 Faroe Islands (2024, Friendly)
– Latvia 1 – 1 Faroe Islands (2020, UEFA Nations League)
– Faroe Islands 1 – 1 Latvia (2020, UEFA Nations League)
– Faroe Islands 1 – 1 Latvia (2018, Friendly)
– Faroe Islands 0 – 0 Latvia (2017, World Championship Qualification)
– Latvia 0 – 2 Faroe Islands (2016, World Championship Qualification)
Recent Form
Latvia:
1. Loss: Armenia 4 – 1 Latvia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Win: Latvia 1 – 0 Faroe Islands (Friendly, 11 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Latvia 0 – 2 Lithuania (Friendly, 08 Jun 2024)
4. Draw: Latvia 1 – 1 Liechtenstein (Friendly, 26 Mar 2024)
5. Draw: Cyprus 1 – 1 Latvia (Friendly, 21 Mar 2024)
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Faroe Islands:
1. Draw: Faroe Islands 1 – 1 North Macedonia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Latvia 1 – 0 Faroe Islands (Friendly, 11 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Estonia 4 – 1 Faroe Islands (Friendly, 08 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Denmark 2 – 0 Faroe Islands (Friendly, 26 Mar 2024)
5. Win: Liechtenstein 0 – 4 Faroe Islands (Friendly, 22 Mar 2024)
Team Formations and Key Players
Latvia (Likely Formation: 4-4-2)
Coach: Paolo Nicolato
– Goalkeeper: Player details not provided in the data
– Defenders: Kaspars Dubra, Raivis Jurkovskis, Andrejs Ciganiks, Roberts Savalnieks
– Midfielders: Janis Ikaunieks, Eduards Daskevics, Alvis Jaunzems, Kristers Tobers
– Forwards: Vladislavs Gutkovskis, Roberts Uldrikis
Strengths:
– Home advantage at Skonto Stadium.
– Stronger recent head-to-head performance against Faroe Islands.
Weaknesses:
– Inconsistent performance in recent matches.
– Lack of goal-scoring opportunities.
Faroe Islands (Likely Formation: 4-4-2)
Coach: Hakan Ericson
– Goalkeeper: Player details not provided in the data
– Defenders: Viljormur Davidsen, Hordur Askham, Joannes Danielsen, Rene Joensen
– Midfielders: Petur Knudsen, Solvi Vatnhamar, Hordur Askham, Mads Boe Mikkelsen
– Forwards: Joan Edmundsson, Patrik Johannesen
Strengths:
– Recent positive result against North Macedonia.
– History of drawing games against Latvia.
Weaknesses:
– Struggled defensively in recent matches.
– Poor form in away games.
Prediction:
Both teams have had their struggles in recent matches. Given Latvia’s home advantage and their recent win against the Faroe Islands in a friendly, they might have a slight edge. However, the Faroe Islands have shown resilience, often drawing against Latvia.
Predicted Result: Latvia 1 – 1 Faroe Islands
Potential Goalscorers:
– Latvia: Vladislavs Gutkovskis, Roberts Uldrikis
– Faroe Islands: Viljormur Davidsen (if they score, likely to come from set-pieces)
This prediction is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Football is unpredictable, so while this analysis offers insights, unexpected outcomes can always happen on match day!
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