Montenegro vs Iceland: betting odds November 16, 2024

The Matchday 5 clash in the Nations League between Montenegro and Iceland in Group 4 of League B will take place on November 16 at the City Stadium in Nikšić. Montenegro vs. Iceland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Sven Jablonski (Germany)

Matches – 14 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 20;

Penalties – 14%.

Predicted lineups for Montenegro vs. Iceland

Montenegro (4-4-2): Igor Nikic – Adam Marusic, Igor Vujacic, Nikola Sipcic, Andrija Vukcevic – Driton Camaj, Marko Bakic, Vladimir Jovovic, Edwin Kuc – Stefan Mugosa, Nikola Krstovic.

Iceland (4-3-3): Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson – Valgeir Lundal Fridriksson, Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Alfons Sampsted – Willum Thor Willumsson, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Johann Gudmundsson – Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, Orri Oskarsson, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Montenegro

In the last round, Robert Prosinečki's side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Wales. This marked Montenegro's sixth consecutive loss in the Nations League, with the team failing to score in five of those matches. Having not secured a single point in this tournament edition, they sit at the bottom of the group and are no longer in contention for promotion. If Montenegro fails to beat Iceland, they will be relegated to League C.

Forward Stevan Jovetic will miss the game due to suspension.

• The team has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 9 home matches in the Nations League (1 draw, 5 losses).
• No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 7 of Montenegro's last 10 home games in this tournament.
• The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 7 of Montenegro's last 10 home matches in the Nations League.

Iceland

Age Hareide's side lost 2-4 at home to Turkey in the last round. As a result, Iceland has failed to win in 17 of their last 18 Nations League matches (5 draws, 12 losses). They are third in the group with four points and can no longer secure direct promotion to League A. Iceland will also lose their chance for second place if they lose to Montenegro and Wales wins their parallel match.

• The team has not won in regular time in their last eight away matches in the Nations League (2 draws, 6 losses).
• At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Iceland's last 6 away games in this tournament.
• Both opponents scored in regular time in 5 of Iceland's last 6 away matches in the Nations League.

Montenegro vs. Iceland: Match Prediction

While Montenegro has struggled to compete with opponents for positive results, they tend to play boldly and attack frequently at home. This approach has yielded goals, as they have failed to score in only one of their last seven home Nations League matches. However, Montenegro's defense has been lacking, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 6 of their last 9 home games in this tournament.

Iceland has a similar story: they often push forward even in away matches, but rarely manage to defend solidly. They have breached opponents' defenses in 5 of their last 6 away Nations League games, but have not kept a clean sheet in their last eight away matches in this tournament.

I expect an active attacking game from both sides in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes