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The Baltic Cup 3rd place play-off sees Latvia host Faroe Islands in Riga, with both sides looking to bounce back from semi-final penalty shootout heartbreak and narrow defeats, respectively. This bronze-medal encounter promises a contest where pride and a strong finish to the tournament are the primary motivators.
Home Motivation
Medium
Latvia enters this 3rd place match with motivation to recover from their semi-final penalty exit and secure a podium finish on home soil at LNK Sporta Parks.
Away Motivation
Medium
The Faroe Islands are motivated to bounce back from their narrow semi-final loss and secure a third-place finish in the prestigious regional tournament.
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Home
Metric
Away
0.82
Goals scored per game
All comps (EWMA)
1.38
Faroe Islands' recent-form average of 1.38 goals per game significantly overshadows Latvia's 0.82, highlighting their greater offensive threat, especially with Latvia's key attackers absent.
1.37
Goals conceded per game
All comps (EWMA)
1.07
Faroe Islands are more resilient defensively, conceding 1.07 goals per game in recent form compared to Latvia's 1.37, which will be exacerbated by Latvia's depleted squad.
2.84
Shots on target per game
All comps (EWMA)
4.63
Faroe Islands generate nearly double the amount of quality chances, averaging 4.63 shots on target per game on a recent-form basis against Latvia's 2.84, suggesting they will test the goalkeeper more often.
3.86
Shots on target against
All comps (EWMA)
3.13
Faroe Islands concede fewer shots on target (3.13 per game) than Latvia (3.86 per game) in recent form, indicating a tighter defensive structure that is harder to break down.
47%
Possession %
All comps (EWMA)
41%
Latvia typically controls more of the ball, averaging 47% possession in recent matches compared to Faroe Islands' 41%, but this may not translate to attacking threat given their missing creative players.
83%
Pass accuracy %
All comps (EWMA)
72%
Latvia shows significantly better pass accuracy at 83% in recent form versus Faroe Islands' 72%, suggesting they are more adept at circulating the ball, if they can find the penetration.
Form & Streaks
Latvia has failed to win 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, showing a sequence of 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
Faroe Islands have won 6 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, demonstrating a strong run of form with 6 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses.
At home, Latvia has only secured 3 wins in their last 10 home matches across all competitions, alongside 3 draws and 4 losses.
Away from home, Faroe Islands have struggled for consistency, winning 3 of their last 10 away matches across all competitions, with 0 draws and 7 losses.
Tactical Overview
This 3rd place playoff pits two teams with contrasting recent form against each other, though Latvia arrives severely hampered by an injury crisis. Faroe Islands have shown stronger overall form in recent matches, with 6 wins in their last 10 across all competitions compared to Latvia's 2 wins. However, Latvia has shown a slight edge in recent home form, with a 30% win rate and 1.2 PPG in their last 10 at home, versus Faroe Islands' 0.9 PPG and 30% win rate away. Offensively, Faroe Islands trending at 1.38 goals per game on a recent-form basis, significantly outpaces Latvia's 0.82 goals per game, and their 4.63 shots on target per game is well above Latvia's 2.84. Defensively, Faroe Islands concede less on a recent-form basis (1.07 goals per game) than Latvia (1.37 goals per game). The massive list of unavailable players for Latvia, including key figures like Dmitrijs Zelenkovs, Renārs Varslavāns, and Vladislavs Gutkovskis, will undoubtedly force head coach Paolo Nicolato to reshuffle significantly, diminishing their usual tactical strengths and defensive organization marshaled by players like Antonijs Černomordijs and Andrejs Cigaņiks. Meanwhile, Faroe Islands will rely on Gunnar Vatnhamar at the back, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen for midfield control, and Árni Frederiksberg to provide attacking impetus, a core that remains intact.
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Based on reports
Key Players
Their recent form shows they can secure narrow wins, suggesting a reliance on a strong defensive base and efficient finishing.
Absences
Eduards Dašķevičs
medical check-up revealed injury
Dmitrijs Zelenkovs
medical check-up revealed injury
Deniss Meļņiks
urgent scheduled operation
Jānis Ikaunieks
health grounds
Roberts Uldriķis
health grounds
Renārs Varslavāns
health grounds
Vladislavs Gutkovskis
health grounds
Alvis Jaunzems
health grounds
Kristers Tobers
health grounds
Home
Key Players
Their recent form shows they can secure narrow wins, suggesting a reliance on a strong defensive base and efficient finishing.
Absences
Eduards Dašķevičs
medical check-up revealed injury
Dmitrijs Zelenkovs
medical check-up revealed injury
Deniss Meļņiks
urgent scheduled operation
Jānis Ikaunieks
health grounds
Roberts Uldriķis
health grounds
Renārs Varslavāns
health grounds
Vladislavs Gutkovskis
health grounds
Alvis Jaunzems
health grounds
Kristers Tobers
health grounds
Away
Key Players
Faroe Islands will look to Gunnar Vatnhamar in defense to organize the backline. Midfielder Brandur Hendriksson Olsen is vital for their control and distribution in the middle of the park. Attacking impetus will likely come from Árni Frederiksberg, whose contributions are important for creating scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Mattias Lamhauge provides a reliable last line of defense. Their recent results indicate a team capable of finding wins but also susceptible to conceding against stronger opposition.
Absences
Absence information is not yet available. Check back closer to kickoff for confirmed lineups.
Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.
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