Faroe Islands vs Latvia: A tale of minnows and underdogs

The Northern Lights region is getting ready for a football match. For those not familiar with the teams, Faroe Islands and Latvia may not ring a bell. But for those who follow international football, this is a clash of minnows. Both teams are ranked outside the top 100 in the FIFA rankings, but they have been making waves in recent years.
Faroe Islands, a small nation of just 50,000 people, has been punching above its weight in recent years. In 2018, they held Spain to a draw in a World Cup qualifier, and they have since beaten the likes of Malta, Andorra, and Moldova.
Latvia, with a population of just over 2 million, is also a team on the rise. They have qualified for the UEFA Nations League finals for the first time this year, and they will be looking to make an impact.
The two teams are meeting for the first time. It will be a fascinating clash of styles, with Faroe Islands likely to adopt a defensive approach, while Latvia will look to attack.
Both teams will be hoping to get a positive result. For Faroe Islands, a win would be a major scalp, while for Latvia, it would be a step towards their goal of qualifying for the Euro 2024 finals.
The match will be played in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. The Tórsvøllur Stadium is a small, but atmospheric venue, and it is sure to be packed to the rafters for this match.
The Faroe Islands team is: Gunnar Nielsen, Magnus Rasmussen, Rene Joensen, Sonni Nattestad, Odmar Færø, Brandur Hendriksson, Símun Samuelsen, Hallur Hansson, Klaemint Olsen, Joan Edmundsson, and Jóan Símun Edmundsson.
The Latvia team is: Roberts Ozols, Kaspars Dubra, Antonijs Černomordijs, Vladislavs Gutkovskis, Mārcis Ošs, Jānis Ikaunieks, Kristers Tobers, Andrejs Cigaņiks, Dāvis Ikaunieks, Elvis Stuglis, and Roberts Uldriķis.
So, who will win? It is a difficult one to call. On paper, Latvia should have the edge, but Faroe Islands have shown that they are a team that can be difficult to beat. Ultimately, it could come down to the team that wants it more.