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Montenegro

vs

Armenia

KickoffMonday 5 October 2026, 7:45pm

VenueStadion pod Goricom

CompetitionUEFA Nations League

Montenegro are flying right now, and this home tie against Armenia looks like the perfect opportunity to make it four wins from four in League C, Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League. Three points here would put Mirko Vucinic’s side in an incredibly strong position and cement what has already been a brilliant Nations League campaign from a country that, not so long ago, was still finding its feet on the international stage.

Armenia, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction. After a promising opening win, they have stumbled badly and arrive in Podgorica with back to back defeats weighing on their confidence. This fixture has all the hallmarks of a home win, but Armenia have shown before that they are capable of making life uncomfortable, as that first meeting between these sides this campaign proved.

Montenegro vs Armenia Match Details

This UEFA Nations League Group 2 fixture in League C takes place at Gradski Stadium in Podgorica, the same venue where Montenegro began their current winning run. It is the final fixture of the international break for both sides, so there will be plenty of motivation to end on a high, particularly for the hosts who have built something genuinely exciting in this group.

Team News

Neither side is dealing with a full blown injury crisis, but there are a few selection headaches to navigate, especially for Armenia heading into this one.

• Aleksa Latkovic is suspended for Montenegro after picking up a yellow card accumulation, which is a blow given he scored the winner in the previous meeting between these sides.
• Stevan Jovetic is expected to lead the line for the hosts and is likely to start alongside Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic.
• Dusan Vukovic and Milos Brnovic could come into the reckoning with Vucinic potentially looking to rotate given Montenegro already have momentum locked in.
• Artem Bandikyan picked up an injury in the last Armenia game and could miss out, with David Terteryan pushing for a starting spot on the wing.
• Junior Julio has not featured since sustaining an injury in Armenia’s defeat to Latvia and looks set to miss this one too.
• Erik Piloyan has struggled recently but could be given another chance to show what he can do.
• Edgar Sevikyan is suspended for Armenia due to yellow card accumulation.

Predicted Lineups

Vucinic will likely keep faith with the bulk of the side that has been winning games, with Jovetic leading the forward line and Vasilije Adzic, who has been in superb form with a brace against Latvia, likely to keep his place. The suspended Latkovic is the only enforced change for the hosts.

Montenegro: Popovic; Vesovic, Rubezic, Vujacic, Radunovic; Loncar, Jankovic, Adzic; Osmajic, Krstovic, Jovetic

For Armenia, the manager is juggling injuries and suspensions in key areas. Terteryan looks likely to come in for Bandikyan, while the lineup around him should remain fairly recognisable even if the performances of late have left plenty to be desired.

Armenia: Beglaryan; Tiknizyan, Harutyunyan, Piloyan, Simonyan; Spertsyan, Hovhannisyan, Terteryan; Manvelyan, Gharibyan, Serobyan

Recent Form

Montenegro are in a really good place right now. Across all competitions in 2026, they have lost just once in seven matches, and in this Nations League campaign specifically, they have won all three games played. That includes a 2-1 win over Cyprus and a dramatic 3-2 victory over Armenia in which they came from behind twice before Latkovic popped up in the 89th minute to seal it. The most recent outing was a 2-1 win over Latvia, with Adzic grabbing both goals. There is real depth to this squad in terms of goalscoring, and that is a healthy sign for a side looking to win the group.

The one small concern for Vucinic is the clean sheet record. Montenegro have not kept one in this campaign, which means Armenia will see that as a chink in the armour worth exploiting. It has not cost them points yet, but facing a side that absolutely has to win this game if they want to keep their Nations League hopes alive adds a layer of pressure to the backline.

Armenia’s form makes for difficult reading. Their World Cup qualifying campaign in 2026 was a disaster, finishing bottom of their group with just three points from six games and conceding 19 goals. They could not win any of their international friendlies either, though draws against Kazakhstan and Moldova showed at least some level of resilience. They started this Nations League campaign well with a 2-0 win over Latvia, but that early promise has completely evaporated. Back to back defeats against Montenegro and Cyprus have left them in third place and scrambling.

Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have met three times since 2022, with both teams winning once and one game ending in a 2-2 draw. That split record might suggest genuine parity, but the recent Nations League meeting between them tells a more revealing story. Montenegro came from behind twice and still found a way to win 3-2. That kind of resilience and character under pressure is hard to replicate, and it suggests the home side have a mental edge over their opponents at the moment regardless of what the long term head to head might show.

Playing at Gradski Stadium adds another layer of comfort for Montenegro. They are a tough side to beat on home soil, and Vucinic will be fully aware of that advantage going into this fixture.

Key Stats

• Montenegro are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four of them.
• Armenia have lost their last two Nations League games and have conceded in each of them, having kept a clean sheet only in their opening win over Latvia.
• Three different players have scored for Montenegro in this Nations League campaign, highlighting the attacking variety at Vucinic’s disposal even without the suspended Latkovic.

Montenegro vs Armenia Betting Tips

The form book points clearly in one direction here. Montenegro at home, in good nick, against an Armenia side that has lost two in a row and is missing key personnel? The value is firmly with the hosts. The only question is whether Armenia, needing a result, can cause enough of a nuisance to keep things interesting, and based on what we have seen from them this campaign, a completely one sided affair is not guaranteed.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals looks a solid call here. Montenegro have not kept a clean sheet in this campaign, and Armenia are almost certain to get forward given they need something from this game. The first meeting between these sides produced five goals, and both teams carry enough attacking intent to push this match beyond two goals again.

Cards Prediction

With Armenia desperate for points and Montenegro keen to protect their perfect record, expect some intensity in the middle of the park. Over 3.5 cards is a reasonable angle given the stakes involved for the visitors and the physical nature of what is likely to be a competitive contest even if Montenegro end up winning it comfortably.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

BTTS yes is appealing based on Montenegro’s inability to keep a clean sheet across this campaign. Armenia have scored in their Nations League games apart from the Cyprus defeat, and they have enough quality going forward, particularly through Gharibyan and whoever comes in for Bandikyan, to trouble the Montenegro backline at least once.

Corners Prediction

Montenegro dominate possession at home and push teams back, which tends to generate corners through crosses and cutbacks. Armenia will also be pressing forward when chasing the game. Over 9.5 corners across the 90 minutes looks achievable in a match where both sides have reasons to be on the front foot at different stages.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Vasilije Adzic is the standout pick here. He scored twice against Latvia in the last game, he is operating with real confidence right now, and he has the technical ability and positional sense to get in behind Armenia’s defence. With Latkovic suspended, some of the goalscoring responsibility shifts further up the pitch to players like Adzic, which only increases his chances of getting on the scoresheet early.

Bet Builder Tip

Montenegro winning while both teams score fits the pattern of this campaign perfectly, and adding Adzic as first scorer gives the builder a juicy boost given his current red hot form in front of goal.

Final Match Prediction

Montenegro should win this, and probably with a bit of room to spare. Three wins from three in this Nations League campaign shows a side that knows how to get over the line, even when things get complicated, as that dramatic comeback against Armenia earlier in the group proved. Vucinic’s side are better organised, better motivated, and playing at home. All of those factors point the same way.

Armenia will make it competitive, as they tend to do, and they will likely get themselves on the scoresheet at some point given Montenegro’s leaky backline. But the quality difference feels too significant for the visitors to take anything from Podgorica. A 2-1 home win looks like the most probable outcome, which would round off a genuinely impressive international window for Montenegro.

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