Both Iceland and Montenegro will be desperate to get off to a winning start in Group 4 of League A in the Nations League as the other two teams that make up the foursome, Wales and Turkey, will both be expected to finish in the top two positions.
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Iceland vs Montenegro prediction: Goals expected at both ends of the pitch
Key Stats
- Montenegro have only failed to score in two of their last six fixtures.
- At least three goals have been scored in three of the hosts' last four outings.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in the only previous meeting between these two nations.
Correct score prediction: Iceland 2-1 Montenegro
Iceland have picked up four wins from their last six matches including a 1-0 victory over England, while Montenegro have lost three of their last five fixtures, conceding at least two goals on each occasion.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Iceland the favourite
- HOME: 15/13 (2.15) – 46.4%
- DRAW: 27/11 (3.45) – 28.9%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Iceland are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 46.4%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: One previous encounter
Montenegro had the home advantage in the only previous meeting between these two countries and managed to come away with a 2-1 victory on that day back in 2012.
Iceland preview: Have impressed in recent matches
Iceland won three games on the spin before slipping to a narrow 2-1 defeat at Ukraine in March.
The Scandinavians followed up that loss with an amazing 1-0 win at Wembley Stadium against Gareth Southgate's England before losing their next game against the Netherlands 4-0.
Gylfi Sigurosson is back in the squad and brings with him plenty of experience as well as creativity and goals from midfield.
Predicted lineup: Valdimarsson (GK), Ingason, Finnsson, Lunddal Frioriksson, Traustason, Anderson, Sigurosson, Haraldsson, Guomundsson, Porsteinsson & Guojohnsen
International Match 10/06/24
L
Netherlands
4
Iceland
0
International Match 07/06/24
W
England
0
Iceland
1
Euro 2024 Qualifying 26/03/24
L
Ukraine
2
Iceland
1
Euro 2024 Qualifying 21/03/24
W
Israel
1
Iceland
4
International Match 18/01/24
W
Honduras
0
Iceland
2
Montenegro preview: Hit and miss of late
Since Montenegro's back-to-back wins against Belarus and North Macedonia, Robert Prosinecki's side have lost their last two matches.
Montenegro suffered a 2-0 defeat at Belgium in June and were then beaten 3-1 by Georgia, two sides that qualified for Euro 2024.
Veteran forward Stevan Jovetic has earned a place in the latest Montenegro squad despite the former Man City man not having a club since being released by Olympicos.
Predicted lineup: Mijatovic (GK), Vesovic, M. Vukcevic, A. Vukcevic, Savic, Rubezic, Bakic, Jankovic, S. Jovovic, Mugosa & V. Jovovic
International Match 09/06/24
L
Georgia
3
Montenegro
1
International Match 05/06/24
L
Belgium
2
Montenegro
0
International Match 25/03/24
W
North Macedonia
0
Montenegro
1
International Match 21/03/24
W
Belarus
0
Montenegro
2
Euro 2024 Qualifying 19/11/23
L
Hungary
3
Montenegro
1
Player to watch: Gylfi Sigurosson
Gylfi Sigurosson is back in the Iceland squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Montenegro and Turkey having turned his career around back in his homeland.
The veteran Icelandic midfielder has been in great form for Valur
The 34-year-old ex-Everton star now plays his club football with Icelandic side Valur after being released by Danish club Lyngby. Sigurosson has scored nine goals in 15 league games for Valur who sit third in the Urvalsdeild table.
We're excited to see how much of the old Siggurosson remains from his time in England where he used to score spectacular goals from open play and set-pieces as well as creating them.
