Montenegro vs Croatia Predictions & Betting Preview

On Nov 16, 2025

Montenegro vs Croatia – Match Preview & Betting Tips

Intro

Alright folks, time to break down this Montenegro vs Croatia showdown. Croatia’s already stamped their ticket to next summer’s World Cup, and they’re cruising through Group L. Montenegro, on the other hand, have had a frustrating campaign. In Podgorica, this could end up being another one-sided night.

Use of Statistics & Team Form

Croatia’s dominance: The Vatreni have been rock solid — unbeaten in qualification, winning six out of seven, and shipping only two goals.
Montenegro’s woes: Their only wins since March came against Gibraltar and Liechtenstein. Outside those, they’ve really struggled.
Last meeting: Back in September in Zagreb, Croatia smashed them 4–0. What makes that scoreline even funnier? Croatia had nearly 75% possession, but somehow only fired off 3 shots on target vs Montenegro’s defence. Not exactly a confidence boost for the home side next time around.

Expert Tipsters’ View

Tipsters are largely backing Croatia for a routine win here — even if Dalic rotates his squad. Experts feel that a slightly weakened Croatian XI should still be more than enough to handle Montenegro, given how lopsided their earlier encounters were and how shaky Montenegro’s campaign has been.

Head-to‑Head

September clash: Croatia destroyed Montenegro 4–0 in Zagreb.
Shots: In that game, Croatia piled up 32 shots to Montenegro’s 3 — pure domination.
Possession: Croatia controlled about three-quarters of the ball.
So, on form and history, Croatia have absolutely had Montenegro’s number.

Wide Betting Market Coverage

There’s a lot to play with here:

Match result: Croatia win all the way.
Correct score: Something like 2–0 or 3–0 in favor of Croatia is very believable.
Over/Under goals: Probably under 3.5, given Montenegro’s lack of firepower.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Likely No, especially given how Croatia have defended well.

No Fixed Matches

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Team News

Croatia: With qualification already secured, coach Zlatko Dalic might rest some big names. But don’t be surprised if some experienced heads still start — they’ll want to end on a high.
Montenegro: Not great. Their only recent victories are against very weak teams, and they’ve conceded too much elsewhere. Morale could be low, momentum is shaky, and scoring chances thin.

Prediction

All signs point to a comfortable Croatia win. Something like 2–0 feels spot on — Montenegro may struggle to break through, and Croatia will likely manage the game well, even with rotations.

Players to Watch

For Croatia: Guys like Luka Modrić (if he plays) or Bruno Petković could have a big say, even if they come off the bench.
For Montenegro: Not many obvious threats, but keep an eye on their attack — if they want to make something happen, they’ll need someone to step up.

Betting Tips

Main bet: Croatia to win.
Value bet: Correct score 2–0 Croatia.
Alternative: Under 3.5 goals.
Riskier play: Croatia win + BTTS No.

Wrap Up

In short: Croatia have already done the hard part (qualified), and they look poised to finish with a clean, confident win. Montenegro, meanwhile, have struggled to pick up real momentum. If you’re betting, backing Croatia straight up — or with a low-scoring correct score — is the most logical play.

For context on where this is happening, the match is likely at Podgorica City Stadium, home turf for Montenegro’s national team. Wikipedia

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