David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Montenegro
Faroe Islands
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One of the matches in the second round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will be played on Tuesday at the "City" stadium in Nikšić, where Montenegro will host the Faroe Islands. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash with a good odds.
Match preview
The "Brave Falcons" kicked off their qualifying campaign with a victory over Gibraltar (3-1), but even in this match, Robert Prosinečki's team didn't look flawless, allowing the opponent to score first. The Montenegrin squad isn't filled with stars, although it does feature players from Italy's Serie A. Lazio defender Adam Marušić came on in the second half and managed to score, while Lecce forward Nikola Krstović played the entire match but didn't make an impact in attack.
Last autumn's Nations League campaign was a failure — in a group with Turkey, Wales, and Iceland, Montenegro lost five out of six matches and was relegated to League C. Interestingly, the Faroe Islands also compete in this league, highlighting that the difference in class between the opponents isn't that critical.
Eiður Klakstein's men have already shown they can challenge strong European teams. In the first round, the Faroese put up a real fight against the Czech Republic away, only losing in the final moments (1-2).
Yes, the "Fishermen" played defensively, but they could have snatched a draw. Despite the lack of star performers in top leagues, the Faroe Islands' national team is gradually shedding its status as a football underdog and is becoming more organized and competitive.
Probable lineups
- Montenegro: Milan Mijatović – Adam Marušić, Igor Vujačić, Marko Vukčević, Marko Vešović – Stefan Lončar, Marko Janković, Driton Camaj, Marko Bakić – Nikola Krstović, Stefan Mugoša
- Faroe Islands: Bjarni Rúnarsson – Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Viljormur Davidsen, Jóannes Danielsen – Hallur Hansson, Hanus Sørensen, René Joensen, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen, Árnóur Sveinsson – Pætur Knudsen
Match facts and head-to-head
- In two out of Montenegro's last five matches, the "Over 2.5 goals" bet won
- The "Both teams to score" bet won in two out of five matches
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet won in two out of the last five matches of the Faroe Islands
Prediction
If the "Brave Falcons" truly aim to compete for the second spot in the group, they must win such matches. The Faroese have undoubtedly become stronger, but the difference in class is still noticeable. At home, Montenegro should confidently secure three points. The optimal choice is a bet on the hosts' victory at odds of 1.63.
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