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Latvia will face Montenegro on Friday, 2 October, as the UEFA Nations League continues.
Both nations are competing in Group C2, and after two games played, Latvia are in fourth position on one point and Montenegro are in first place on six points.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Latvia vs Montenegro key stats
- Montenegro have a 100% record in Group C2.
- Latvia have never beaten Montenegro before.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Montenegro's last five matches.
Latvia vs Montenegro preview: Visitors to get the win
Latvia vs Montenegro — Tale of the Tape
| Latvia | vs | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 1st |
| 1 | Points | 6 |
| 0 | Goals For | 5 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
Montenegro will fancy their chances of making it three wins from three UEFA Nations League matches on Friday night, after performing well in both of their opening group matches.
Manager Mirko Vucinic has been in the post for just over a year now and despite starting with an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to the Faroe Islands, he has led the team to six wins from their last nine matches in all competitions.
If Montenegro can keep winning matches in Group C2, they will not only secure promotion to League B for the next Nations League campaign, but they will also give themselves half a chance of earning a Euro 2028 playoff berth.
For the clash with Latvia, Vucinic has no fresh injury concerns, so he could go with an unchanged XI.
As for Latvia, their goal has already turned to trying to stay in League C after a disappointing start to their campaign.
After two matches, the Latvians have picked up just one point after losing to Armenia and drawing with Cyprus. The most concerning aspect from their perspective is the fact that they have failed to score a single goal across both matches.
Manager Paolo Nicolato has been in post for two-and-a-half years now, and there are now concerns around his suitability for the role, despite earning promotion from League D during the last Nations League campaign.
On Friday, Nicolato is expected to pack the defence and make life as difficult as possible for Montenegro.
Latvia vs Montenegro form guide & betting tips
| Latvia | vs | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
WLLLD |
Form | LWDWW |
| 2 | Goals For | 10 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 8 |
LD |
Nations League | WW |
Whispers predicts: Latvia 1-2 Montenegro
Montenegro should have too much quality in attacking areas to come up short against Latvia. An away win has been best priced at 4/5.
More than two goals have been scored in four of Montenegro's last five matches. Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 6/5.
A total of 15 corners have been taken across Montenegro's two Nations League matches so far. Under 8.5 corners has been priced at 10/11.
> Montenegro to win at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 8.5 corners at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Possible