Kazakhstan – Faroe Islands: prediction and preview

Kazakhstan, bottom of Group C3 with one point after losing to Slovakia and Moldova, host a Faroe Islands side with three draws (1-1 against every opponent, including leaders Slovakia). The sides drew 1-1 in Tórshavn on matchday one. Cherchesov trusts the 4-2-3-1 with Islamkhan (2 assists) as creator and Karimov and Kenzhebek up front; Kuat and Kenzhebek are on two yellow cards. Klakstein should keep his deep 5-4-1 (36% possession) with Edmundsson, also on two yellows, leading the defence. We have found no confirmed absences. The site's statistical forecast gives 38% home, 28% draw and 35% away, with 1-1 the most likely score; a close game in which Kazakhstan must win to leave last place.