2026-2027 Nations League: Slovakia vs. Faroe Islands, Probable Lineups

Slovakia and the Faroe Islands face off Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. at the Kosicka Futbalova Arena in a match for Matchday 5 of the Nations League group stage. The hosts lead Group C3 with ten points and need a draw to secure promotion to League B. The visitors trail with four points and remain undefeated, though they have drawn all four of their opening matches. Their last head-to-head match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Slovakia is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Greif in goal and Skriniar at the heart of the defense. Rigo, Pokorny, and Duda are expected to play in midfield, while up front, Bobcek and Haraslin are expected to flank Strelec. Lobotka and Suslov are unavailable.

The Faroe Islands are expected to respond with a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Faero, Vatnhamar, and Edmundsson in front of Lamhauge. Danielsen and Chukwudi are favored on the wings, while the attacking trio is expected to consist of Samuelsen, Knudsen, and Sorensen.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

SLOVAKIA (4-3-3): Greif; Mesik, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko; Rigo, Pokorny, Duda; Bobcek, Strelec, Haraslin. Head Coach: Vladimir Weiss.

FAR OER (3-4-3): Lamhauge; Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson; Danielsen, Turi, Bjartalid, Chukwudi; Samuelsen, Knudsen, Sorensen. Head Coach: Eyoun Klakstein.