Kazakhstan hosts Faroe Islands in Nations League; visitors seek first victory

Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands meet on 6 October 2026 at Astana Arena in a UEFA Nations League Group C3 match, with kick-off at 16:00 CET (21:00 local). The fixture represents a pivotal moment for both teams in their respective campaigns.

Kazakhstan enter the match in fourth place with one point from three games—a single draw against the Faroe Islands and two defeats to Moldova (1–2) and Slovakia (2–1). Head coach John van 't Schip's team have won just one point in their Nations League campaign and remain winless across five consecutive matches. In their last five games, Kazakhstan have conceded nine goals while scoring five. However, the team's home record before their recent loss to Moldova had shown promise, with three wins and one draw in their previous four matches at Astana Arena.

The Faroe Islands sit third in the group with three points, having drawn all three of their Nations League matches (1–1 against Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Slovakia). They remain unbeaten in the campaign and have extended their unbeaten run to four matches overall. The visitors hold a strong historical record against Kazakhstan, with three wins, two draws, and one loss across six meetings. Away from home, the Faroe Islands have won three of their last six matches in all competitions.

Kazakhstan face significant pressure, as another dropped points could severely damage their hopes of improving their standing. A defeat would be particularly costly given the closeness of the group. The Faroe Islands, by contrast, are targeting their first victory of the campaign and remain just one point behind second-placed Moldova, keeping their hopes of climbing the table realistic. Both teams have functional attacking records in recent matches—Kazakhstan have scored in six of their last eight games, while the Faroe Islands have been consistent scorers with six goals across their last five matches.

The confirmed Kazakhstan lineup will operate in a 4–2–3–1 formation, while the Faroe Islands are expected to deploy a 3–4–3 setup. Injuries to Kazakhstan striker Dastan Satpayev (hamstring) and midfielder Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov (knee) will affect the hosts' squad depth. For the visitors, Adrian Justinussen, who came off the bench to score in their draw against Slovakia, has a case for inclusion in the starting XI.