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

The Matchday 5 World Cup 2026 qualifier 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 cycle 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 qualifiers. The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament. Robert Prosinečki's side is third in Group L, trailing their closest rival by three points. In terms of goals conceded (3), Montenegro ranks second in the quintet.

• No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Montenegro's last 8 World Cup qualifiers.
• The team has not lost in 5 of their last 7 home qualifiers for the World Cup (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 injured: goalkeeper Igor Nikić, defender Adam Marušić, and forwards Andrija Radulović, Milutin Osmajić.

Czech Republic

Ivan Hašek's side suffered a 1-5 defeat away to Croatia. This ended the Czech Republic's seven-match unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers (5 wins, 2 draws). The Czech team has only suffered a heavier defeat once in their history, losing 0-5 to England in 2019. Overall, the team has been solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in 5 of their last 7 qualifiers. The Czech Republic currently tops the group standings.

• The team has scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifiers.
• At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of the Czech Republic's last 6 away World Cup qualifiers.
• At least one goal has been 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 calendar quickly brings these opponents together again. In early June, the Czech Republic defeated Montenegro 2-0 at home, with Ivan Hašek's team having a significant advantage in many areas. In my opinion, the Czech Republic will pick up points in the return match. The team rarely experiences setbacks like the one against Croatia. Prior to the last round, the team had gone unbeaten for seven World Cup qualifiers (5 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, the Czech Republic does not struggle 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 at home. In their last 8 home World Cup qualifiers, the team has won only three times (2 draws, 3 losses), defeating only the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar twice. Montenegro conceded in both encounters against Gibraltar during this period. The Czech Republic, with a much stronger attack, will pose far more problems. Moreover, the visitors will likely be eager to make amends for their heavy defeat in the last round.

My prediction: Czech Republic not to lose and Total Over 1.5 goals