Buducnost Podgorica play host to FC Noah in the second leg of the Champions League first qualifying round on Tuesday. While the Armenian outfit secured a first-leg advantage last week, Football Whispers takes a look at the odds of both teams coming out on top at the Podgorica City Stadium.
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Buducnost Podgorica vs FC Noah prediction: Noah to get the job done
Key stats
- Buducnost Podgorica have failed to win four of their five matches across all competitions since the end of the 2024-25 campaign (3L, 1D).
- FC Noah have lost just one of their most recent eight games, picking up five wins and two draws since the start of May.
- Buducnost Podgorica are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 competitive home matches, claiming eight wins and one draw since November 2024.
- Noah are on a run of four back-to-back games without a win on the road, losing twice and claiming two draws since April’s 5-1 victory at BKMA Yerevan.
Correct score prediction: Buducnost Podgorica 1-2 FC Noah
Off the back of last week’s disappointing result, Buducnost will take comfort in their strong home form as they look to turn the tie on its head. However, Noah boasts the firepower needed to get the job done and we fancy them to come out on top at the Podgorica City Stadium.
Pre-game odds and win probability: FC Noah favoured in close contest
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Off the back of a cagey first leg, FC Naoh are favoured by the bookmakers to come out on top at the Podgorica City Stadium on Tuesday, albeit in another tight contest.
The Armenian outfit have been given a 47.6% win probability, compared to Buducnost Podgorica’s 30.3%, while there is a 29.4% chance of the game ending all square.
Noah placed one foot in the second qualifying round last Tuesday when they picked up a narrow 1-0 victory over Buducnost at the Kotaik Stadium.
Moroccan midfielder Imran Oulad Omar put Buducnost to the sword in Armenia as he netted in the 68th minute to hand Noah a vital first-leg advantage.
Ahead of Tuesday’s crunch second leg, you can peek at some of the best picks from today’s free football betting tips by Football Whispers.
Most recent H2Hs: Noah looking to assert dominance
This will be the second-ever meeting between Buducnost Podgorica and FC Noah, with the Armenian side picking up a 1-0 victory in last week’s reverse leg.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 08/07/25
FC Noah
Buducnost Podgorica
Buducnost Podgorica Preview: Rocky run of form
Following last Tuesday’s first-leg loss against Noah, Buducnost have failed to win four of their five games since the start of pre-season, losing twice and picking up two draws in that time.
The Blue-Whites’ only victory came on June 25, when Ivan Bulatovic and 36-year-old striker Petar Grbic netted in either half to hand them a 2-1 win over Slovenian side NS Mura at the Stadion Turnisce.
Buducnost have come into the new season off the back of a strong 2024-25 campaign, where they clinched the Montenegrin top flight to secure a Champions League qualifying berth.
Ahead of their first home game of the new season, Nenad Lalatovic’s side will be backing themselves to overturn the first-leg deficit as they have won six of their seven games at the Podgorica City Stadium in 2025.
Predicted lineup: Mijatovic (GK), Gasevic, Orahovac, Dakic, Durickovic, Grivic, Milickovic, Piscevic, Strumia, Ivanovic & Bulatovic
Montenegro Prva Liga 01/12/24
W
FK Decic Tuzi
1
Buducnost Podgorica
3
Montenegro Prva Liga 23/11/24
W
FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje
0
Buducnost Podgorica
2
Montenegro Prva Liga 02/11/24
W
FK Otrant Ulcinj
0
Buducnost Podgorica
3
Montenegro Prva Liga 27/10/24
L
FK Mornar Bar
1
Buducnost Podgorica
0
Montenegro Prva Liga 23/10/24
L
FK Bokelj
2
Buducnost Podgorica
1
FC Noah preview: Aiming for a strong debut
Making just their second appearance in a Champions League fixture, FC Noah journey to Podgorica on the cusp of reaching the second qualifying round.
The Armavir-based club secured this berth after an outstanding 2024-25 campaign, where they clinched a first-ever Armenian Premier League title, as well as the cup crown to complete the domestic double.
Noah picked up 75 points from 30 games to finish nine points clear at the top of the league standings last term and cruised to a 3-1 victory over FC Ararat-Armenia in the Armenian Cup final on May 13.
Sandro Perkovic’s men head into Tuesday’s clash unbeaten in seven of their last eight games across all competitions, picking up five wins and two draws since the start of May.
Predicted lineup: Cancarevic (GK), Ferreira, Silva, Muradyan, Sualehe, Eteki, Sangare, Omar, Manvelyan, Pinson & Gregorio
Club Friendly List 20/03/25
W
Torpedo Kutaisi
0
FC Noah
1
Club Friendly List 27/01/25
W
Zenit St Petersburg
1
FC Noah
2
UEFA Conference League 19/12/24
L
FK Backa Topola
4
FC Noah
3
UEFA Conference League 12/12/24
L
Apoel Nicosia
3
FC Noah
1
Armenia Premier League 08/12/24
W
Gandzasar Kapan
0
FC Noah
7
Players to watch: Goncalo Gregorio
Goncalo Gregorio had a quiet first leg in Armenia, but coming off the back of leading Noah to a first-ever Armenian Premier League triumph, the 30-year-old will be one to keep an eye on.
Having joined from Dinamo Bucuresti last summer, the veteran striker scooped the 2024-25 Golden Boot with 20 goals in 26 league appearances (19 starts) while also chipping in four assists in a stellar debut campaign.
Gregorio will be the focal point of Noah’s attack at the Podgorica City Stadium and should team up with Croatian forward Alen Grgic and 29-year-old Virgile Pinson in the final third.