Team: Estonia
World (European) Rank: 94 (43)
Players: 24
Team: Faroe Islands
World (European) Rank: 118 (48)
Players: 20
In European rank, these teams aren't much different, but world rank places them much further apart. While the Faroe Islanders have chosen sixteen players from their local league, the Estonians have mostly selected from abroad, with only three of their twenty-four playing in Estonia. Two of the squad members, however, are not signed up with any club.
This islanders are managed by Republic of Ireland footballer Brian Kerr, who previously managed his home side (but didn't get them into Euro 2008).
According to the UEFA website, Estonia's record against the Faroe Islands is won three, drawn one, lost one. I'm predicting them to win again this time, especially since it's a home game.
Edited for new FIFA rankings (Aug 11) and correct FIFA Trigramme for Faroe Islands
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