Gibraltar vs Faroe Islands | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 8th September 2025
Gibraltar meet the Faroe Islands at Europa Point Stadium on Monday 8 September 2025 in World Cup qualifying Group L. It’s a pivotal night for both: Gibraltar are desperate to turn home pride into points, while the Faroes see this as a must-win to keep their campaign moving.
Expect a tight, noisy occasion. The Rock’s new-look end will make itself heard, while a hardy travelling Faroese support always adds colour. On the pitch, Gibraltar will likely keep things compact in a 5-4-1/4-5-1, hunting set-piece moments and counter breaks. The Faroe Islands usually set up in a 4-4-2 (sometimes 4-4-1-1), channeling play wide, attacking crosses, and leaning on restarts. It has the feel of a one-goal game decided by concentration at dead balls.
Gibraltar (selected for this window): Goalkeepers Dayle Coleing, Kyle Goldwin, Jaylan Hankins; Defenders Roy Chipolina, Joseph Chipolina, Ethan Jolley, Ethan Santos, Bernardo Lopes, Jayce Mascarenhas-Olivero, Ethan Britto, John Sergeant; Midfielders Liam Walker, Evan De Haro, Nicholas Pozo, Graeme Torrilla, Kian Ronan, Jeremy Perera, James Scanlon, Tjay De Barr; Forwards Lee Casciaro, Julian Valarino, Ayoub El Hmidi, Jaiden Bartolo.
Doubt: Kian Ronan has been managing a knock. Expect Liam Walker to handle most dead balls; Tjay De Barr offers running power and aggression in transitions; and veteran Lee Casciaro remains the poacher if Gibraltar throw numbers in late.
Faroe Islands (selected for this window): Goalkeepers Mathias Lamhauge, Silas Eyðsteinsson, Kristian Joensen, Teitur Gestsson, Bárður Á Reynatrøð; Defenders Jóannes Danielsen, Viljormur Davidsen, Sonni Nattestad, Hørdur Askham, Igor Vujačić, Slobodan Rubežić, Marko Vukčević, Vladimir Vujačić, Andrija Vukčević, Daniel Johansen, Odmar Færø; Midfielders Jóannes Bjartalíð, Brandur Hendriksson, Sølvi Vatnhamar, Hannes Agnarsson, Arnbjørn Svensson, Andrias Edmundsson, Poul Kallsberg, Ási Dam, René Joensen, Samuel Chukwudi, Mads Mikkelsen, Jann Benjaminsen, Hanus Sørensen, Petur Knudsen, Noah Mneney; Forwards Páll Klettskard, Jóan Edmundsson, Klæmint Olsen, Adrian Justinussen, Meinhard Olsen, Patrik Johannesen, Pætur Petersen.
Update: Centre-back Odmar Færø is suspended for this match; Gullbrandur Øregaard has been called up as cover. Expect set-piece quality from Brandur Hendriksson, while Klæmint Olsen and Jóan Edmundsson carry the main goal threat. (Noted: Hallur Hansson was not selected for this window.)
Gibraltar (last 10 competitive): 2 wins, 3 draws, 5 defeats, about 5 scored and 13 conceded. Four clean sheets show they can dig in, but they struggle once behind. Most goals arrive after the interval and set-pieces remain their best route to nick one.
Faroe Islands (last 10 competitive): around 2 wins, 4 draws, 4 defeats, with roughly 8 scored and 10 conceded. They’ve tightened up, play direct when needed, and tend to keep things in the balance into the last half hour.
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| Metric | Gibraltar | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Average goals scored per match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Clean sheet percentage | 40% | 30% |
| Average possession | 38% | 43% |
| Corners per match | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Shots per match (total / on target) | 5.0 / 1.5 | 8.0 / 2.5 |
| Expected goals per match | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Pass completion | 70% | 76% |
| Goal timing (first half / second half) | 30% / 70% | 35% / 65% |
| Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 goals | Under 70% / Over 30% | Under 70% / Over 30% |
| Average points per match | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Gibraltar at home: hard-working and stubborn, but chance creation is limited. They average well under a goal a game here, rely on set pieces and long throws, and need the first goal to bring the crowd with them.
Faroe Islands away: often cagey. They’re organised without the ball, put pressure on deliveries into the box, and nick games with restarts. Away scoring is modest, but they rarely get blown away either.
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Goals Against
- Liam Walker (Gibraltar) — the heartbeat and set-piece specialist; if Gibraltar are to score, there’s a fair chance it comes from his boot.
- Klæmint Olsen (Faroe Islands) — penalty-box movement, sharp near-post runs; exactly the sort who punishes any lapse on a cross.
Gibraltar 0–1 Faroe Islands. The visitors have the slightly better balance and more routes to a goal. Gibraltar’s effort and the home crowd keep it tight, but a set-piece or scruffy box moment may settle it.
Main pick: Faroe Islands to win. Greater threat from wide areas and restarts, plus a touch more defensive control.
Value angle: Under 2.5 goals. Both teams trend low-scoring; margins likely thin.
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