In the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe, a match between the national teams of Croatia and Montenegro will take place on September 8, 2025. The hosts are aiming for victory.
Our Prediction for Croatia vs Montenegro
Croatia disappointed at the last Euros, not securing a single win and failing to progress to the playoffs. In the Nations League, they picked up eight points and finished second. In March, they beat France 2-0, but the French took revenge in the return game and won the penalty shootout. However, Croatia started the qualifiers well: a 7-0 win over Gibraltar and a 5-1 result against the Czech Republic in June.
Montenegro performed decently in their previous qualifying campaign but ultimately lost the battle for a spot to neighboring Serbia. In the Nations League, they struggled, earning only three points in a group with Wales, Turkey, and Iceland. Yes, they started the March qualifiers with wins—albeit against the group underdogs, Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands. But later in the summer, they lost 0-2 to the Czechs and followed that up with a 2-2 draw against Armenia in a friendly.
Zlatko Dalic’s men started this international "window" on the Faroe Islands. Taking the lead through a Kramarić goal in the 31st minute, they managed to hold onto their advantage. Montenegro faced the Czechs and conceded at the very start and end of the match, ultimately losing 0-2.
Croatia vs Montenegro: Key Statistics and Trends
Croatia have won four of their last five matches
On average, Croatia score 2.2 goals and concede 1.1 goals per match
50% of Croatia’s matches see both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.3
Montenegro are winless in three consecutive matches
On average, Montenegro score 1 goal and concede 1.4 goals per match
40% of Montenegro’s matches see both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.4
Croatia vs Montenegro: Probable Starting Line-ups
Croatia (probable line-up): Livaković - Sosa, Ćaleta-Car, Pongračić, Jakić - Sučić, Pašalić, Fruk, Baturina, Kramarić - Budimir
Montenegro (probable line-up): Petković - Vukčević, Vujačić, Savić, Vukčević - Bulatović, Brnović, Krstović, Janković, Vukotić - Jović
Previous Encounters: Croatia vs Montenegro
This will be the first meeting between these former Yugoslav republics.
Free Prediction for Croatia vs Montenegro
The favorite is obvious, but also pragmatic. Therefore, we suggest betting on the visitors with a "+2 goals" handicap (odds – 1.62).
