Montenegro vs Czech Republic: prediction & betting odds 5 September 2025

The Matchday 5 fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between Montenegro and Czech Republic will take place on September 5 at the Gradski Stadium in Podgorica. Montenegro vs. Czech Republic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Montenegro

Montenegro started the qualifying campaign with two victories, but in the last round, they suffered a 0-2 defeat away to the Czech Republic. This loss ended Montenegro's four-match scoring streak in World Cup qualification. The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament. Robert Prosinečki's side is currently third in Group L, trailing their nearest rivals by three points. In terms of goals conceded (3), Montenegro ranks second in their quintet.

• No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Montenegro's last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
• The team has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 7 home World Cup qualifying games (3 wins, 2 draws).
• Montenegro has conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 10 home matches in this tournament.

Predicted lineup for Montenegro (3-5-2)

Danijel Petković – Risto Radunović, Stefan Savić, Marko Vukčević – Stefan Lončar, Marko Janković, Marko Bakić, Stevan Jovetić, Milan Vukotić – Nikola Krstović, Stefan Mugoša.

Four players from the initial squad have been sidelined due to injuries: goalkeeper Igor Nikić, defender Adam Marušić, and forwards Andrija Radulović and Milutin Osmajić.

Czech Republic

Ivan Hašek's team suffered a 1-5 defeat away to Croatia. This ended the Czech Republic's seven-match unbeaten streak in World Cup qualification (5 wins, 2 draws). The team has only suffered a heavier defeat once in official matches, against England in 2019 (0-5). Overall, the team has shown solid defensive performances, keeping clean sheets in 5 of their last 7 World Cup qualifying matches. The Czech Republic currently tops the group standings.

• The team has scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
• At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of the Czech Republic's last 6 away World Cup qualifying matches.
• At least one goal was scored in both halves in 6 of the Czech Republic's last 8 away matches in this tournament.

Predicted lineup for Czech Republic (4-4-2)

Matěj Kovář – Tomáš Holeš, Václav Jemelka, Ladislav Krejčí, Jaroslav Zelený – Lukáš Provod, Alex Král, Pavel Šulc, Tomáš Souček – Patrik Schick, Václav Černý.

Referee

Marco Guida (Italy)

Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25 - 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties – 14%.

Montenegro vs. Czech Republic: Match Prediction

The schedule quickly brings these opponents together again. In early June, the Czech Republic defeated Montenegro 2-0 at home, with Ivan Hašek's side showing significant superiority in various aspects. In my view, the Czech Republic will earn points in the return fixture as well. The team rarely experiences setbacks like the one against Croatia. Prior to the last round, they had gone seven games unbeaten in World Cup qualification (5 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, the Czech Republic has no issues in attack, scoring at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament.

Montenegro rarely delights their fans with victories even on home soil. In their last 8 home World Cup qualifying matches, the team has won only three times (2 draws, 3 losses). They managed to defeat only the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar twice. Moreover, Montenegro conceded in both encounters against Gibraltar during this period. The Czech Republic, with a much stronger attack, will pose more problems. They will also be keen to bounce back from their heavy defeat in the last round.

My prediction: Czech Republic will not lose and Total over 1.5