Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Wales play host to Montenegro at Cardiff City Stadium in a highly-anticipated UEFA Nations League game. The Dragons aim to remain undefeated in Group 4 and a win over Montenegro will see them stay in top two in the standings. The bad news for the home team is that pacey Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson, who broke the deadlock in a 2-2 draw with Iceland, misses out through suspension. Rennes midfielder Jordan James is banned for Monday’s clash as well.
The visitors, on the other hand, have suffered a loss in each of their first three group games and given Stefan Savic’s absence, home win should be considered. Earlier in the process Wales defeated Montenegro 2-1 in Podgorica and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. It has to be noted that both Milos Brnovic and Milutin Osmajic are sidelined through suspension for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Wales):
Despite being part of the United Kingdom, Wales national football team has been competing in FIFA tournaments since 1950, although they have so far only reached two tournament finals. The Dragons surprised everyone by making it to the quarter-finals at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, but little did they know that it would remain their only World Cup appearance up to date.
Wales had plenty of problems in the European Championship qualifiers as well, but they finally managed to end the barren run by securing their place at the Euro 2016 in France. Led by the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen and Ashley Williams, the Dragons performed admirably throughout the campaign and even reached the 8th position in the FIFA Rankings in October 2015.
Neville Southall remains the team’s most capped player, but the generation that included Ryan Giggs, Gary Speed, Craig Bellamy and John Hartson will also be remembered for some impressive performances against top European national teams.