On Monday, the Podgorica City Stadium will host the clash between Montenegro and Croatia in the FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers in Group L.
The Brave Falcons have not had a good run in their last five games, with just two wins and three losses. However, they have won back-to-back games, with the recent being a 2-1 away win over Gibraltar.
The Vatreni, meanwhile, have been in excellent form, having won four of their last five qualifying matches. The Croatian team secured a comfortable 3-1 victory against the Faroe Islands in their recent qualifier.
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Montenegro vs Croatia prediction: Heavy defeat for the home team
Key statistics
- Croatia have won four of their last five international games.
- Over 3.5 goals have been scored in four of their last five games.
- There was no BTTS in their last encounter.
Correct score prediction: Montenegro 0-4 Croatia
Croatia are top of the table and will be looking to end their qualifying campaign with a win, which is why we are tipping them to secure a comfortable victory in this game.
The Vatreni have had a decent run in their group, with their previous meeting ending in a 4-0 victory for them. We expect them to replicate the same scoreline in this return leg, adding more misery to the Montenegro side.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Croatia are clear favourites
- Home: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- Draw: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- Away: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Croatia are the strong favourite at 1.30 odds, reflecting a 76.9% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. With their form, they should see this game through with ease. A draw is priced at 5.25, suggesting a 19.0% probability, while Montenegro are outsiders at 9.50 odds, giving them only a 10.5% chance of pulling off an upset.
Most recent head-to-head: Croatia maintain dominance
The two teams have met only once in the current qualification rounds, with Croatia securing a decisive 4-0 victory against Montenegro in September 2025. For the return leg, Croatia will be looking to extend their winning streak to two games and will outclass their opponents, confirming they hold a significant advantage in this tie.
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Montenegro preview: One injury concern in the team
Montenegro could make at least one change from their previous outing, with Risto Radunovic having been withdrawn for Marko Perovic last time out, who is now in line to start at left-back.
Up front, the strike partnership of Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic is expected to continue, while at the back, Nikola Sipcic and Marko Tuci should retain their places. However, Tuci comes into this fixture one booking away from suspension, adding a layer of caution to his performance.
Predicted lineup: Nikic (GK), Marusic, Tuci, Sipcic, Perovic, Jankovic, Adzic, Bulatovic, Vukotic, Osmajic & Krstovic
Last five fixtures
- 14.11.25 – Gibraltar 1 – 2 Montenegro
- 13.10.25 – Montenegro 2 – 1 Liechtenstein
- 09.10.25 – Faroe Islands 4 – 0 Montenegro
- 08.09.25 – Croatia 4 – 0 Montenegro
- 05.09.25 – Montenegro 0 – 2 Czech Republic
Croatia preview: No new injuries in the team
With qualification already secured, Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic may stick with the same starting XI that beat the Faroe Islands, though some rotation is still possible.
Mateo Kovacic has missed the campaign after ongoing injury problems and recent surgery, while Luka Modric remains Croatia’s driving force and produced another commanding display in the last match.
Predicted lineup: Livakovic (GK), Gvardiol, Vuskovic, Stanisic, Perisic, Pasalic, Modric, Sucic, Kramaric & Musa
Last five fixtures
- 14.11.25 – Croatia 3 – 1 Faroe Islands
- 12.10.25 – Croatia 3 – 0 Gibraltar
- 09.10.25 – Czech Republic 0 – 0 Croatia
- 08.09.25 – Croatia 4 – 0 Montenegro
- 05.09.25 – Faroe Islands 0 – 1 Croatia
Player to watch: Andrej Kramaric
Andrej Kramaric will be one player to look out for in this clash for Croatia. The attacker has proven himself to be consistent and a goal threat for the Vatreni in this qualification campaign. In his last five games, Kramaric has recorded six goals and one assist during the World Cup qualifying rounds. The player’s sharp movement and finishing make him an offensive threat in this clash.