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Kazakhstan host the Faroe Islands in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 6 October 2026, and these predicted lineups are built purely from how often each player has started in the recent matches used here. Neither squad shows an absentee in the data supplied, so the selection question for both coaches is less about who is missing and more about which in-form regulars keep their place. That makes this expected XI exercise a genuinely open one, with recent rotation patterns doing the talking rather than injury news.
Kazakhstan Predicted XI
John van ‘t Schip’s side are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which is listed as his preferred formation, and the shape looks largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match. Nuraly Alip has started all three of the matches used for this projection, and Temirlan Erlanov matches that record alongside him at the back, giving the back line a settled look even before kickoff. Further forward there is more rotation, though the spine of the predicted lineup has been consistent enough to suggest the coach has a clear first-choice group in mind.
Kazakhstan predicted XI: Stas Pokatilov; Nuraly Alip, Temirlan Erlanov, Yan Vorogovskiy, Aleksandr Mrynskiy; Dinmukhamed Karaman, Galymzhan Kenzhebek, Bauyrzhan Islamkhan, Zhasulan Amir, Islambek Kuat; Ramazan·Karimov
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Stas Pokatilov | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Nuraly Alip | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 23 | Temirlan Erlanov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 11 | Yan Vorogovskiy | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Aleksandr Mrynskiy | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 18 | Dinmukhamed Karaman | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 7 | Galymzhan Kenzhebek | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 9 | Bauyrzhan Islamkhan | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Zhasulan Amir | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 5 | Islambek Kuat | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Ramazan·Karimov | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Faroe Islands Predicted XI
Eyðun Klakstein’s team is projected to line up in a 3-4-3, in keeping with his listed preferred formation, and the group is also largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match. Mattias Lamhauge has started every one of the matches used in this sample, and Andrias Edmundsson has the same record in defence, underlining how stable the back three and goalkeeper slot have been. Elsewhere there is a touch more variation, particularly among the forward options, but the core of this expected XI has barely changed across the recent run considered here.
Faroe Islands predicted XI: Mattias Lamhauge; Andrias Edmundsson, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Jóannes Danielsen; hanus Sorensen, Géza Dávid Turi, Jóannes Bjartalíð, Áki Samuelsen; Petur Knudsen, Adrian Justinussen, Jørgen Nielsen
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Mattias Lamhauge | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Andrias Edmundsson | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 16 | Gunnar Vatnhamar | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 2 | Jóannes Danielsen | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | hanus Sorensen | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 21 | Géza Dávid Turi | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 7 | Jóannes Bjartalíð | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Áki Samuelsen | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 18 | Petur Knudsen | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 17 | Adrian Justinussen | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| F | 7 | Jørgen Nielsen | 0/3 | 0/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For Kazakhstan, no absentees are recorded in the data, so there is no obvious gap in any particular line for van ‘t Schip to patch up. If a change is needed from the bench, Aleksandr Zarutskiy carries the most recent starting experience among the named reserves and would be the likeliest option to step into the predicted lineup.
It’s the same picture for the Faroe Islands: no absentees are recorded in the data, leaving Klakstein’s group selection built entirely around form rather than enforced changes. Both Martin Agnarsson and Odmar Faero bring a start apiece from the matches used here, making either a sensible first option if the coach looks to freshen the side.
How We Predict These XIs
Each predicted lineup here is built from that team’s last three available matches, with more recent appearances weighted more heavily than older ones. Any player confirmed as injured or suspended is removed from contention before the projection is built, though in this fixture neither side had such a case in the data. This remains a projection rather than an announcement, and it can and will shift once the official team news for Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands is confirmed.
Read also: Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands Prediction: 06.10.2026 UEFA Nations League
FAQ
What formation are Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands expected to use?
Kazakhstan are projected in a 4-2-3-1, reflecting John van ‘t Schip’s preferred setup, while the Faroe Islands are expected to play a 3-4-3 under Eyðun Klakstein.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands?
Stas Pokatilov is the projected starter for Kazakhstan, while Mattias Lamhauge, who has started all three recent matches used in this projection, is expected in goal for the Faroe Islands.
Is anyone unavailable for Kazakhstan or the Faroe Islands?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either side ahead of this match.
When do Kazakhstan play the Faroe Islands?
The UEFA Nations League match kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026.