This Monday’s UEFA Nations League game sees Montenegro make the trip to face Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium. This result could have serious implications for Wales as they sit just two points behind top of the group Turkey so a win and a result going their way could let them end the group first.
Montenegro have been poor recently, losing all five of the last games they have played. They are sat rock bottom of Group 4 with a minus four goal difference, only scoring once so far.
Wales have Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson who is on fire right now. He scored in Friday’s match versus Iceland to make it seven goals in seven games for both club and country. He could definitely be the difference for Wales to see off Montenegro.
Predicted Line-Up: Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Davies (c), Joe Rodon, Connor Roberts; Oliver Cooper, Jordan James, Harry Wilson; Wes Burns. Kieffer Moore, Brennan Johnson
Wales have slightly struggled in their last five games. One win, one loss and three draws isn’t too bad, but they should be doing better given the talent they have and on paper the opposition they have been facing. However, one of those draws and a lose were not in the Nations League as Wales are unbeaten in the three games they have played. A goalless stalemate with Turkey was followed by a win against their opponents in this match Montenegro before blowing a 2-0 lead versus Iceland, a draw come the full time whistle.
Brennan Johnson has been phenomenal as of late as he just cannot stop scoring. He has bagged himself a goal in all of the last seven games he has played for both the national team and at club level for Tottenham Hotspur. Another man for Cymru is Fulham’s Harry Wilson. He has found the back of the net twice and provided an assist as well in this year’s Nations League campaign. They both could get themselves another goal contribution against Montenegro and help Wales push for top spot.
Predicted Line-Up: Igor Nikic; Andrija Vukcevic, Nikola Sipcic, Igor Vujacic, Adam Marusic; Nikola Krstovic, Vladimir Jovovic, Edvin Kuc, Marko Bakic, Driton Camaj; Stevan Jovetic (c)
Montenegro suffered a defeat in their first UEFA Nations League B Group 4 match of the year at the hands of Iceland, beaten 2-0. They then lost to their opponents in this fixture Wales, and then again to the final team in the group they hadn’t played, Turkey.
The Brave Falcons have struggled defensively since Stefan Savic didn’t make the cut to be in the squad. They have conceded five goals in the three Nations League games they’ve played but also lost their last five consecutive matches. Former Manchester City striker and now captain for his country, Stevan Jovetic has been struggling to find the back of the net during this tournament so Wales could be let of the hook in this one.
These sides have faced each other only four times throughout history.
Neither side hold an advantage over another as the games have been split evenly with two wins heading Wales’ way and two going Montenegro’s way.
That record mathematically has to change in this match so it could be a question as to who is in better form and currently that would be Wales.
In theory, Wales have the far superior team and with new manager Craig Bellemy in charge, they have a great chance in besting this Montenegro side once more, just like they did back in September.
For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Wales To Win as our best value tip for this game.
Odds of 3/5 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £16 in this match.
(odds subject to change)
Wales 2-0 Montenegro
Wales have some great players that are in great form at the moment. We can see them turning up once more and ensuring all three points head their way.
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