Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Montenegro
Match Time & Date:
22/03/2025
18:00
Prediction: 3-0
Gibraltar
Montenegro welcome Gibraltar to their Stadion Gradski (Niksic) in the opening match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Montenegrins aim to build on the Nations League win over Turkey (3-1) and they are seen as hot favourites to win Saturday’s game as well. Both Marko Jankovic and Nikola Sipcic are available for selection despite accumulating yellow cards in the Nations League. A man to watch in the home team will be Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic, who has been scoring goals for fun in the Serie A of late.
Gibraltar, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous seven games in all competitions, but Montenegro do not suit them. In their last meeting in a competitive match, Montenegro outplayed Gibraltar 3-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. All Tjay De Barr, Ethan Jolley, and Louie Annesley are back from suspension.
Highlighted Team (Montenegro):
Montenegro is yet another former Yugoslavian republic. The Montenegrins declared their independence in 2006 and they played their first official match under the name of Montenegro in March, 2007. The Hrabri sokoli defeated Hungary in their first official game, with the team coming from behind to beat the Hungarians.
Serie A superstar Mirko Vucinic and Igor Burzanovic scored for Montenegro in the 2-1 triumph over Hungary. Montenegro national football team participated in the UEFA Euro 2012 playoffs and that is regarded as the team’s biggest success. The Hrabri sokoli faced Czech Republic in the double-header, but they eventually failed to book their place at the showpiece tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
Aforementioned attacker Mirko Vucinic is seen as one of the most famous footballers who played for the Montenegro national team, but we should mention former Manchester City ace Stevan Jovetic as well. Montenegro play their home games at Stadion Pod Goricom and they recorded their biggest win against San Marino (6-0) in September, 2012.
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