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Slovakia and Montenegro begin preparation for the 2026–2027 UEFA Nations League when they face each other in an international friendly match at the Kosicka futbalova arena on Friday.
The hosts enter this game looking to build on their recent victories in their friendly games after back-to-back defeats, while Montenegro will hope to get two wins in a row for the first time since November 2025.
With both teams failing to get a 2026 World Cup ticket, they embark on a summer of rebuilding and look forward to the Nations League.
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.
Slovakia vs. Montenegro key stats
- Slovakia have not lost to Montenegro in their last two friendly meetings, drawing one and winning one.
- Slovakia have won four of their last five home matches across all competitions, including friendlies.
- Montenegro have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 12 international away games across all competitions.
Slovakia vs. Montenegro preview: Nations League preparation underway
| Slovakia | vs | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 48th | FIFA Ranking | 81st |
| Peter Pekarik (137) | Most Caps | Stefan Savic (78) |
| Ondrej Duda (15) | Most Goals | Stefan Savic (9) |
| 639 | Total Caps | 610 |
| 55 | Total Goals | 39 |
| 11 | Uncapped Players | 2 |
Slovakia enter this encounter looking to build on their recent win under the new leadership of Vladimir Weiss.
The Slovak tactician was appointed in May and got his tenure off to a good note, with a 2-1 win over Malta.
Before his appointment, the Falcons had a little inconsistency in their last four games, losing back-to-back games before their recent friendly victories against Romania and Malta.
However, their home form has been very good, and they have lost only one game in their last 11 international matches across all competitions.
With Weiss now in charge of the team, he will look to help find consistency in their results and hope they can be ready for the Nations League.
On the other hand, Montenegro are aiming to get consistency in their performance under head coach Mirko Vucinic, who was appointed in September 2025.
The Brave Falcons started seeing positive results in mid-October 2025, after Vucinic lost his first three games.
Since then, they have managed four wins and two defeats in the last six international games across all competitions.
However, Montenegro’s away form have been poor following a series of defeats in their last 11 games across all competitions.
They suffered nine consecutive losses on their away trips before ending their losing streak with back-to-back wins against Gibraltar and Bulgaria.
Vucinic’s team will look to build on their recent win and avoid a defeat that could affect their Nations League preparation.
Slovakia vs. Montenegro form guide & betting tips
| Slovakia | vs | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
WLLWW |
Form | WLWLW |
| 8 | Goals For | 9 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 7 |
WLLWW |
International Friendly | DWWLW |
Whispers predicts: Slovakia 2-1 Montenegro
The recent home performances and superior quality of the Slovakian side make them the favourite to win this match.
The Slovak national team have shown consistency, while Montenegro are trying to pick themselves up in recent games.
The bookmakers have priced Slovakia as the clear favourites to win at 8/11 (1.73), which reflects their form.
A draw is currently valued at 5/2 (3.50), while an away victory for Montenegro is priced as the underdog result at 19/5 (4.80).
The odds for over 2.5 goals are set at an appealing 11/10 (2.10), while both teams to score (yes) are offered at 1/1 (2.00).
Other options, like home team total goals (over 1.5), are given at 19/20 (1.95), while a home team (first-half win) is valued at 5/4 (2.25).
> Home to win at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable