Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Nations League match.
The dire condition of Montenegro in the group stage of the Nations League has left them with a fifth consecutive defeat, and they failed to score in their last three matches. Turkey likely view the match in Podgorica as an easy opportunity to secure the top spot—they cannot give Wales any hope.
Montenegro
In the five Nations League matches played, Montenegro have only managed one successful strike. On Saturday against Iceland (0:2), they faltered in the closing stages, with the opponent's substitutes sealing the victory. Notably, Lazio defender Adam Marušić and another defensive player, Risto Radunović, will miss the match against Turkey due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation. It is likely that home support will not boost the spirits of Montenegro, who have already been relegated to League C.
Turkey
Turkey's strong run in the Nations League group stage continues under the guidance of Vincenzo Montella, who has recently attracted interest from Roma. The Italian has expertly tuned the defence, which has kept clean sheets in three out of five tournament matches. Against Wales (0:0), Muhammed Aktürkoğlu had the chance to secure an early group victory but missed a penalty, despite the clear difference in scoring opportunities (2.77-0.24 in xG).
Montenegro vs Turkey Prediction
A month ago, Montenegro struggled against Turkey on the field in Samsun (0:1). The return leg will once again be under the control of the favourites, whose squad has adapted well to the coach.
