Czech Republic - Montenegro
Montenegro are going away to Czech Republic in what appears to be a challenging match for them.
The home team, alongside Wales are widely regarded as the main contenders for top spot in the group. A significant portion of the Czech squad is drawn from Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague, ensuring a high level of cohesion, tactical familiarity and overall balance. Their presence in League A last season further underlines their quality.
Montenegro, by contrast, have struggled in their debut campaign at this level, opening with two defeats. They fell 1-2 at home to Albania in Nikšić, before suffering a heavy 6-1 loss away to Wales. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic began with a 2-2 draw against Wales – despite a dominant display in which they created numerous chances and followed it up with an emphatic 1-5 away victory over Albania.
Ahead of this fixture, Montenegro’s head coach Mirko Marić faces notable selection issues. Injuries have ruled out Selma Ličina, Ivana Boričić and Andrea Janjušević, while goalkeeper Jovana Žugić is also unavailable.
The Czech Republic appear to hold a clear advantage and are well-positioned to secure a convincing victory.
| Tip | Odds | Score |
|---|---|---|
| -3.0 handicap Czech Republic | 1.75 |