Montenegro vs Czech Republic prediction: EUROPE: World Championship – Qualification betting tips on match 2025-09-04 18:45.
[p]World Cup qualification (WCQ) has gone well so far for the Czech Republic, who sit atop Group L, three points clear of the chasing pack, one of whom is Montenegro.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Montenegro have made a respectable start to their WCQ campaign, posting victories in their opening two games before the Czech Republic beat them on matchday three. The Montenegrins have perhaps as much motivation as anyone in Group L given they’ve never qualified for a World Cup finals before as an independent nation. They’ve got their work cut out again this time around given they still have to face the group’s highest-ranked side, Croatia, home and away, but having won their last three competitive games held in Montenegro, they should be confident in the short term.[/p]
[p]The Czechs were in a more commanding position after three WCQ rounds as they boasted a 100% winning record, but a 5-1 hammering from Croatia in their last game served a harsh reality check. Although their group looks favourable on paper, that defeat was a stark reminder that qualifying for a first World Cup finals since 2006 remains a tall order for the Czech Republic, who know a defeat here will more than likely see them knocked off top spot given Croatia’s favourable-looking fixture. A defeat does seem unlikely though for a nation who’ve lost only one of their last nine internationals (W6, D2). [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]The Czech Republic have won all six prior H2Hs, winning five of those without conceding, including the reverse fixture in this cycle 2-0. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Only one of Montenegro’s last 19 internationals ended in a draw (W8, L10). [/p]
[p]Montenegro’s last seven WCQ games saw a goal scored on or beyond the hour mark. [/p]
[p]The Czech Republic have scored before the 30th minute in four of their last five matches. [/p]
[p]Only one of the Czech Republic’s last ten internationals stood level at half-time. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]A goal for Montenegro’s record scorer Stevan Jovetić could be a good omen as his nation have won on his last five WCQ scoring appearances. Václav Černý tends to enjoy hitting the road, as five of his last six international goals have been scored on foreign soil. [/p]
[p]Montenegro will be unable to call upon Adam Marušić and the in-form Milutin Osmajić here. Adam HloĹľek headlines the absentees for the Czech Republic owing to his broken leg, while VladimĂr Coufal is also missing from the squad. [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Given their historical dominance in this fixture, backing the Czech Republic to win seems generously priced.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Chris Wilson[/i][/p]