Faroe Islands vs Montenegro: Can the Hosts Shock the Odds Again?
Faroe Islands vs Montenegro Match Preview
Montenegro might come in as the favourites, but recent form suggests this trip to the Faroe Islands could be anything but straightforward. The visitors have had a rough time away from home lately, while the hosts are starting to show some fight on their own turf. Let’s break it all down.
Form Guide
Faroe Islands:
The Faroes have quietly improved in recent months. They’ve picked up two wins from their last four matches, both against Gibraltar, and even though they lost to Georgia and Croatia, those defeats were only by a single goal. At home, they’ve been especially tough — losing just once in five games since early 2024.
Montenegro:
Montenegro’s form has dipped hard. They’ve lost three of their last four matches without scoring and haven’t tasted an away victory since March 2023. In fact, they’ve only managed two wins in their last 16 games on the road — a worrying trend for a side expected to take control here.
Head-to-Head Record
The last meeting between these two ended 1-0 to Montenegro, but it wasn’t exactly a dominant display. The Faroe Islands offered little going forward that day, yet they’ve grown stronger since. A home crowd and improved defensive shape could make this rematch much tighter.
Team News
Faroe Islands:
Expect a familiar lineup from coach Håkan Ericson, who has kept faith in his core group of local-based players. The team’s spirit and compact defensive unit are their biggest strengths.
Montenegro:
The visitors should have their main men available, but their attack hasn’t clicked recently. The pressure will be on Stevan Jovetić and company to finally deliver away from home.
Players to Watch
Joan Simun Edmundsson (Faroe Islands): Always dangerous on the break, he’s the kind of player who can punish a sluggish defence.
Stevan Jovetić (Montenegro): Still the main man up front for the visitors, but he needs support to make an impact.
Match Prediction
This one feels closer than the odds suggest. The Faroe Islands have quietly become a stubborn side at home, while Montenegro just can’t seem to get it right on the road. With that in mind, a 1-1 draw looks very possible.
Prediction: Faroe Islands 1–1 Montenegro
Betting Tips
Double Chance – Faroe Islands or Draw (best value pick given Montenegro’s away woes)
Under 2.5 Goals (both teams have struggled to score lately)
Correct Score: 1–1 Draw (solid middle-ground option for higher odds)
Wrap Up
Montenegro’s name might carry more weight, but their travel record tells a different story. The Faroe Islands have been quietly solid at home, and with the crowd behind them, they could easily grab a point — or even pull off a small upset. Don’t underestimate the hosts in this one.