Montenegro vs Czechia prediction 05.09.2025 | World Cup 2026 Qualification
Montenegro
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Czech Republic
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5.32
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3.81
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Contents
- Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualification - Europe
- Date: 5th September, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Stadion Kraj Bistrice
Group L leaders Czechia face third-placed Montenegro at the Stadion Kraj Bistrice on Friday. The Czechs will look to bounce back after a heavy 5-1 defeat away to Croatia, while Montenegro will be seeking revenge after suffering their first qualifying loss earlier this summer against Ivan Hasek’s side.
Montenegro vs Czech Republic Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Montenegro
WC Qualification Europe
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Montenegro
1 : 4
Czech Republic
Friendly International
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Montenegro
0 : 3
Czech Republic
Euro Qualification
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Czech Republic
3 : 0
Montenegro
Euro Qualification
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Montenegro
0 : 1
Czech Republic
Euro Qualification
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Montenegro
Euro Qualification
The most recent meeting between the two nations came in June, when Czechia claimed a 2-0 win – Montenegro’s first defeat of their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. History also favours the visitors: since 2011, Czechia have won all six encounters against Montenegro, including the latest qualifier and a friendly in 2023.
Montenegro team overview
Montenegro started their qualifying campaign strongly in March, taking maximum points against Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands. However, Robert Prosinečki’s men were far from convincing in the narrow 1-0 win over the Faroese, sealed only by Edvin Kuc’s stoppage-time strike. That performance was followed by a 2-0 loss to Czechia, ending their perfect start.
Ahead of Friday’s clash, the hosts are dealing with a couple of absences. Goalkeeper Igor Nikic is sidelined with knee inflammation, while Marko Vesovic is suspended and will miss the match.
Last matches of Montenegro
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Montenegro
2 : 2
Armenia
Friendly International
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Montenegro
WC Qualification Europe
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Montenegro
1 : 0
Faroe Islands
WC Qualification Europe
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Montenegro
3 : 1
Gibraltar
WC Qualification Europe
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Montenegro
3 : 1
Turkey
UEFA Nations League
Montenegro lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Igor Nikić
Defenders
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15
Stefan Savić
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5
Igor Vujačić
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23
Nikola Šipčić
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7
Marko Vešović
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3
Risto Radunović
Midfielders
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8
Marko Janković
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14
Edvin Kuč
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10
Stevan Jovetić
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16
Milan Vukotić
Forwards
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11
Nikola Krstović
Czechia team overview
Czechia had been on a three-game winning streak, defeating the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, and Montenegro, before being comprehensively beaten 5-1 by 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. While the defeat was a setback, it underscored Croatia’s quality rather than exposing a collapse in Czechia’s campaign. Hasek’s men remain strong contenders for at least second place in Group L, which guarantees a playoff berth.
The Czech camp has reported no fresh injuries or suspensions ahead of the trip to Podgorica.
Last matches of Czech Republic
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Croatia
5 : 1
Czech Republic
WC Qualification Europe
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Montenegro
WC Qualification Europe
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Gibraltar
0 : 4
Czech Republic
WC Qualification Europe
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Czech Republic
2 : 1
Faroe Islands
WC Qualification Europe
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Czech Republic
2 : 1
Georgia
UEFA Nations League
Czech Republic lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Matěj Kovář
Defenders
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5
Vladimír Coufal
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3
Tomáš Holeš
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7
Ladislav Krejčí
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20
Jaroslav Zelený
Midfielders
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12
Lukáš Červ
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22
Tomáš Souček
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15
Pavel Šulc
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9
Adam Hložek
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17
Václav Černý
Forwards
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10
Patrik Schick
Prediction
Despite only three points separating the sides, Czechia have been the more impressive team by every key metric. They have scored nine goals so far – more than double Montenegro’s tally of four – averaging 2.3 goals per game. While the thrashing in Croatia was a reality check, it does not diminish their overall progress. With six straight wins over Montenegro, Czechia will be confident of extending their dominance and making it seven in a row on Friday.
Three reasons we expect Czechia to Win
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Czechia sit at the top of Group L heading into this match.
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They defeated Montenegro 2-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this summer.
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Montenegro have failed to beat Czechia in the past 14 years, losing all six encounters (0W, 0D, 6L).
Main prediction Montenegro - Czech Republic
Czech Republic to win
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.77
Montenegro vs Czech Republic standings in WC Qualification Europe
| Group L | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 9 |
| 2 | Croatia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 1 | +11 | 6 |
| 3 | Montenegro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Faroe Islands | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 5 | Gibraltar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 - 16 | -14 | 0 |