Slovakia vs Montenegro Prediction

Their most recent fixture saw them edge past Malta with a 2-1 victory.

Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that match (Slovakia vs Malta):

• Possession: 50% vs 50%;
• Corners: 13 vs 3;
• Fouls: 12 vs 11;
• Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
• Shots on target: 9 vs 1.

The Slovaks are gradually entering a new cycle, putting their playoff defeat to Kosovo (3-4) behind them. The team fell just short of qualifying for the World Cup, missing out by the narrowest of margins. Now, their focus shifts to the Nations League. In June, Slovakia played a friendly against Malta and only managed a hard-fought 2-1 win, clinching victory with a dramatic goal in the 97th minute. Despite dominating for the full 90 minutes, they struggled to convert their chances. Up next is a clash with Montenegro-their final test before the September fixtures.

The visitors’ most recent outing saw them edge past Bulgaria with a 1-0 victory.

Here’s a breakdown of the match stats (Montenegro vs Bulgaria):

• Possession: 90% vs 10%
• Corners: 2 vs 1
• Fouls committed: 21 vs 20
• Yellow cards: 1 vs 2
• Shots on target: 4 vs 2

Montenegro, unlike their opponents, have only dreamed of reaching the World Cup. Their qualifying campaign was a disappointment, finishing above only Gibraltar in the group. To make matters worse, two of Gibraltar’s three goals in the group came against Montenegro. It’s fair to say the national team are going through a tough period. On the bright side, they’ve managed to win two of their last three friendlies. For instance, in June they edged out Bulgaria 1-0, and earlier in March, they picked up a 2-0 victory over Andorra. While these results offer only a glimmer of hope, every turnaround has to start somewhere.