Wales vs Montenegro prediction and betting tips on October 14, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 14, 2024, Wales will host Montenegro in the 4th round of the UEFA Nations League. A loss for Montenegro could cement their position at the bottom of the group, while Wales still has a chance to challenge for the top spot.
Key Stats and Trends for Wales vs Montenegro
- Wales has drawn six of their last nine matches.
- Montenegro has lost five matches in a row.
- Montenegro has not won any of their last five away games.
- Wales leads at halftime in 33% of their matches, while Montenegro leads in 44%.
Match Preview: Wales vs Montenegro
The "Dragons" bid farewell to their long-time leader Gareth Bale after a long-awaited World Cup. Without him, they failed to qualify for Euro 2024, finishing four points behind Croatia and Turkey in last year’s qualifiers. After thrashing Finland 4-1 in the spring, they lost to Poland in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in regular time. The "Brave Falcons" of Montenegro had a chance to fight for second place in their qualifying group last year, but they finished three points behind neighbors Serbia.
Montenegro started their Nations League campaign under new coach Robert Prosinečki, but they’ve struggled to pick up points. After a 0-2 loss in Reykjavík, they conceded two goals to Wales by the third minute of their home fixture, ultimately losing the match. Earlier, Craig Bellamy’s Wales failed to score against Turkey at home, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Wales is missing Wayne Hennessey, Aaron Ramsey, and Ethan Ampadu, while Daniel James and Rabbi Matondo are out due to injuries. Despite these absences, they managed to lead 2-0 within the first 30 minutes in Iceland, only for the match to end 2-2 after a late own goal by Ward. Montenegro will be without Djukanović, Eraković, Brnović, Vesović, and even Stefan Savić and Mijatović. They held out against Turkey for over an hour in Samsun but ultimately lost 0-1.
Possible Starting Lineups Wales vs Montenegro
Wales (possible lineup): Ward – Williams, Davies, Rodon, Roberts – Cooper, James, Thomas, Wilson, Johnson – Moore
Montenegro (possible lineup): Petković – Vukčević, Šipčić, Rubežić, Marušić – Jović, Brnović, Krstović, Jovetić, Camaj – Mugoša
Head to Head: Wales vs Montenegro
There have been four previous meetings between these teams. The "Dragons" started with two losses but have since won twice in a row.
Free Prediction for Wales vs Montenegro
Hosting the group’s underdog is an opportunity Wales cannot afford to miss. We’re betting on a Welsh victory (odds – 1.61).