Montenegro
Gibraltar
27 March 2021
14:00 UK/ 15:00 CET
World Cup Qual
Montenegro and Gibraltar face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Stadion Pod Goricom in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.
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Montenegro proved their worth in their opener, with the team coming from behind to beat Latvia on the road.
Stevan Jovetic scored a brace in Wednesday’s clash, meaning that the opposition defenders should keep his at bay.
Uros Djurdjevic, who made his Montenegro debut against Latvia, should keep his place up front.
Gibraltar, on the other hand, should once again serve as a cannon fodder for their rivals in the qualifiers for the showpiece tournament.
The minnows failed to impress in a 3-0 loss to Norway, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Montenegro’s party at Stadion Pod Goricom.
It has to be noted that the two national teams have never met before in a competitive match.
Montenegro vs Gibraltar: Head-to-head (h2h)
Teams Montenegro Gibraltar played so far 0 matches.
Montenegro vs Gibraltar Prediction
Montenegro in actual season average scored 1.00 goals per match. In 13 (81.25%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 6 (37.50%) matches in season 2021 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Gibraltar average scored 0.48 goals per match in season 2021. In 8 (66.67%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 5 (41.67%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Team News:
Despite the need for three points, Radulovic will almost certainly make a number of changes ahead of the following fixture against Norway.
Vladimir Jovovic, Fatos Beqiraj and Aleksandar Boljevic will all be considered for starting roles after their outings as substitutes in midweek.
Radulovic may also want to rest Stefan Savic, potentially replacing the Atletico Madrid man with Marko Simic.
Having named a big squad for these three fixtures, Ribas is expected to make alterations to his Gibraltar XI.
Jamie Bosio, Erin Barratt and Julian Valarino could be drafted into the side, while Reece Styche of English non-league side Buxton is also in contention for a start.
Montenegro possible starting lineup:
Mijatovic; Marusic, Simic, Vujacic, Radunovic; Scekic, Kosovic; Ivanovic, Jovetic, Haksabanovic; Beqiraj
Gibraltar possible starting lineup:
Coleing; Sergeant, Chipolina, Wiseman, Mouelhi, Mascarenhas-Olivero; Walker, Annesley, Bosio, Valarino; Styche