With both sides continuing their quest for World Cup qualification, group leaders Czechia will face second-placed visitors Montenegro at Doosan Arena on Friday in their third game of the group stage.
Both teams have six points from a possible six, with Czechia's goal difference of five keeping them ahead of the away side, who have a positive goal differential of three.
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Czechia vs Montenegro prediction: Goals expected from hosts at Doosan Arena
Key Stats
- Czech Republic have scored over three goals in their last three meetings with Montenegro, while the visitors have netted less than one per game in that time.
- 23 goals have been scored by the hosts in their last eight games at home, while the visitors have scored six in their past eight on the road.
- Only one of Montenegro's four goals in their two group games has been scored in the first half, with the other three coming in the 70th minute or later.
Correct score prediction: Czechia 3-1 Montenegro
There is little doubt that Czechia are favourites on Friday given they have triumphed in their past five meetings with Montenegro, averaging 3.33 goals per game in their three most recent victories against the visitors, so we're predicting the hosts to comfortably win 3-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Czechia strongly backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 2/5 (1.4) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.61) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Czechia are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 71.4%, and there is no reason to suggest that they will encounter difficulties against Montenegro.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Czechia in front
The away side will have their work cut out to get anything from Friday's fixture considering they have only found the back of the net once in their five most recent games against their hosts, conceding 13 goals in that time.
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Czechia preview: Convincing win against Gibraltar
Czechia trounced Gibraltar 4-0 on March 25 in their last World Cup qualifying match, and while they were excellent in the final third, they should also be praised for ensuring that the shot they faced in the 81st minute was their opponents' only attempt throughout the 90.
Talismanic striker Patrik Schick will almost certainly lead the line, while midfield general Tomas Soucek will feature in a deeper role.
Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Coufal, Zima, Krejci, Zeleny, Cerv, Soucek, Cerny, Sulc, Provod & Schick
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Gibraltar
0
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4
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1
Czechia
2
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Georgia
1
Czechia
2
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D
Albania
0
Czechia
0
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D
Ukraine
1
Czechia
1
Montenegro preview: Pressure paid off against Faroe Islands
Montenegro were rarely troubled last time out against Faroe Islands when they clashed in their World Cup qualifying group on March 25, but they would have been held to a goalless stalemate had Edvin Kuc not scored a 96th-minute winner
Veteran forward Stevan Jovetic is likely to play in attack alongside centre-forward Nikola Krstovic.
Predicted lineup: Popovic (GK), Vesovic, Vujacic, Sipcic, Vukcevic, Jankovic, Loncar, Marusic, Jovetic, Vukotic & Krstovic
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W
Faroe Islands
0
Montenegro
1
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W
Gibraltar
1
Montenegro
3
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1
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3
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2
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Wales
1
Montenegro
0
Player to watch: Vaclav Cerny
The winger excelled for Czechia last time out, scoring once, producing the second most shots (four) and completing the most dribbles (three) of any player on the pitch.
The Rangers man enjoyed a productive season in front of goal, scoring 18 times while also providing six assists in 45 games for the club in 2024-25.