Gibraltar vs Montenegro: Does anyone still have a shot at reaching the qualification play-offs?
Gibraltar
In the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Gibraltar will host Montenegro. The match is scheduled for Friday, November 14, kicking off at 20:45 CET. Here’s a preview and a suggested bet for the game.
Gibraltar vs Montenegro: Match preview
Gibraltar have already lost any hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The team have played six group-stage matches and failed to win or even pick up a single point. They have lost every game, including both meetings with the Faroe Islands — 1–2 and 0–1. To make matters worse, they also fell 0–2 in a friendly against New Caledonia. They sit bottom of their group with a goal difference of 2–20. Notably, Gibraltar have not avoided defeat since 2024 — their entire 2025 record consists solely of losses.
Montenegro, too, are out of contention for World Cup qualification. The best they can realistically hope for is third place, though even that seems nearly impossible. They began their campaign with two victories but then suffered four consecutive defeats. With six points, a goal difference of 4–13, and a seven-point gap to second place, Montenegro are mathematically out of the running even if they win their remaining two matches.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Gibraltar have lost their last eight matches in a row.
- Gibraltar’s winless streak now extends to 11 consecutive games.
- Montenegro have won just one of their last six matches, losing four and drawing one.
- Montenegro have failed to keep a clean sheet in six straight fixtures.
- Gibraltar have conceded at least once in each of their past ten matches.
- Montenegro and Gibraltar have met three times, with Montenegro winning on every occasion.
Probable lineups
- Gibraltar: Hankins; Ronan, Lopes, Annesley; Jolley, Bent, Perera, Valarino; Scanlon, De Barr, Richards
- Montenegro: Petkovic; Milic, Tuci, Vukcevic; Kostic, Bulatovic, Simun, Adzic, Perovic; Osmajic, Krstovic
Prediction
Montenegro enter this match as clear favourites. They’ll be eager to snap their winless run, and facing Gibraltar gives them the perfect opportunity to do so. The recommended bet: Montenegro’s individual total over 2 goals.
