Iceland vs Montenegro prediction and betting tips on September 6, 2024
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Game Prediction
In the first round of the Nations League on September 6, 2024, the national teams of Iceland and Montenegro will face off. The visitors will find it challenging to compete with such an ambitious opponent after a grueling flight.
Key Statistics and Trends for Iceland vs Montenegro
- Iceland has won four out of their last six matches.
- Montenegro has lost two matches in a row.
- Montenegro has lost three consecutive away games.
- Iceland wins the first half in 41% of their matches, while Montenegro wins in 66% of theirs.
Our Prediction for the Match Iceland vs Montenegro
The "Icy" team continues to show that their consistent debut at the Euros (and their very successful one) and the World Cup was a one-time exception. In last year's qualifiers, they again delivered modest results, earning ten points, which averages to just one point per match. Even the "Brave Falcons" performed slightly better with eleven points from eight matches.
Since 2024, Montenegro has been managed by Prosinečki. However, after debuting in March with wins over Belarus and North Macedonia, he lost not only to Belgium but also to Georgia in June. Iceland fought for a spot at the Euros through the "Nations League path," but after a 4-1 victory over Israel, they meekly lost to Ukraine, conceding twice in the final minutes. However, Åge Hareide retained his position and managed to surprise everyone with a "clean sheet" win over England in a friendly in June, only to be thrashed by the Netherlands later.
Gudmundsson was not called up due to a scandal, and Finnbogason has retired from the team. Montenegro, on the other hand, did not call up the experienced Tomasevic, and Kuća was dropped due to injury. Additionally, a dozen players have lost their place on the list compared to the June squad.
Iceland vs Montenegro: Potential Starting Lineups
Iceland (possible lineup): Valdimarsson - Finnsson, Fridriksson, Ingason, Bjarkason - Sigurdsson, Traustason, Thorsteinsson, Haraldsson, Anderson - Gudjohnsen
Montenegro (possible lineup): Mijatovic - Dreskovic, Rubezic, Vukcevic, Vukcevic - Bakic, Jankovic, Kuc - Krstovic, Mugosa
Head-to-Head Matches: Iceland vs Montenegro
The only match between them, which was a friendly, was played in 2012 – the "Falcons" won 2-1.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Iceland vs Montenegro
A rare opportunity for the "Icy" team to win – we believe they will seize it and emerge victorious (odds – 2.12).