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Armenia enter this Nations League fixture buoyed by a morale-lifting 2-0 victory over Latvia, their first win of 2026 and a result that snapped a seven-match winless run. Remarkably, that clean sheet was their first in 40 matches, a statistic that underlines just how significant the result was for Yeghishe Melikyan's side. Injuries have thinned the squad, but debutants Artur Gharibyan and Erik Simonyan both impressed, offering fresh optimism.
Montenegro arrive having completed a comeback victory against Cyprus, winning 2-1 thanks to strikes from Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic. Their recent six-match record reads three wins, a draw, and two defeats, a stronger return than Armenia's equivalent run. Coach Mirko Vučinić has dismissed concerns over personnel absences, and the attacking intent shown against Cyprus, where Montenegro registered 19 shots and commanded over 64 per cent possession, points to a side capable of controlling proceedings.
Montenegro's recent form gives them a slight edge here. Three wins from their last six outings compares favourably with Armenia's two victories in the same span. Against Cyprus, Montenegro generated 19 shots and controlled nearly two-thirds of possession, suggesting a side capable of imposing themselves even away from home. The draw or away double chance reflects that underlying quality.
Armenia's clean sheet against Latvia was remarkable, ending a 40-match drought without one, yet it would be unwise to treat a single result as a trend. Montenegro's attacking pair of Krstovic and Osmajic demonstrated clinical finishing in their comeback win, and that firepower could prove decisive. The away price at 2.60 offers reasonable value given Montenegro's superior recent output.
Both squads face injury concerns that could disrupt selection, though Montenegro coach Vučinić has shown pragmatic confidence in his available players. With the draw at 3.10 also factored into this selection, the X2 pick covers the likeliest outcomes. Under 2.5 goals at 1.66 merits consideration too, given both sides' defensive improvements in their openers.
Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Armenia vs Montenegro
- Montenegro boast superior recent win ratio
- Armenia ended 40-match clean sheet drought
- Montenegro generated 19 shots against Cyprus
Form & Statistics: Armenia vs Montenegro
Armenia
Recent form
Season statistics (2)
Montenegro
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Lineups: Armenia vs Montenegro
Armenia
Starters
- 1 Ognjen Cancarevic
- 2 Varazdat Haroyan
- 3 Georgi Harutyunyan
- 4 Erik Piloyan
- 5 Nair Tiknizyan
- 6 Eduard Spertsyan
- 7 Ugochukwu Iwu
- 8 Artak Dashyan
- 9 Artur Serobyan
- 10 Lucas Zelarayan
- 11 Edgar Sevikyan
Bench
- Artur Gharibyan
- Erik Simonyan
- Zhirayr Shaghoyan
Absent
- Sergey Muradyan (injury (centre-back))
- Styopa Mkrtchyan (injury (centre-back))
- Kamo Hovhannisyan (injury (defender))
- Edgar Grigoryan (injury (defender))
- Hovhannes Harutyunyan (injury (midfielder))
- Vahan Bichakhchyan (injury (midfielder))
- David Davidyan (injury (midfielder))
- Finn Geraghossian (injury (forward))
- Grant-Leon Ranos (injury (forward))
- Henry Avagyan (injury (goalkeeper))
- Norberto Briasco Balekian (injury)
Montenegro
Starters
- 1 Milan Mijatović
- 2 Marko Vešović
- 3 Stefan Savić
- 4 Igor Vujačić
- 5 Risto Radunović
- 6 Nikola Vukčević
- 7 Marko Jankovic
- 8 Vasilije Adzic
- 9 Vladimir Jovović
- 10 Nikola Krstovic
- 11 Milutin Osmajic
Bench
- Andrija Bulatovic
Absent
- Sead Hakšabanović (tendon/hamstring injury (winger))
- Andrija Ražnatović (injury (left-back))
- Adam Marušić (injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry speculated status, each extrapolated from the sides' most recent fixtures, so some late changes remain possible before kickoff. The tactical picture points to a 4-3-3 versus 4-4-2 contest, with Armenia looking to use width through the channels and Montenegro sitting in a more compact, dual-striker shape.
Eduard Spertsyan figures as the creative fulcrum in Armenia's midfield three, whilst Montenegro will look to Nikola Krstovic to hold the line and bring his strike partner into play. Given the speculative nature of both selections, the formations offer a reasonable guide rather than a certainty.
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Armenia vs Montenegro kicks off on 28 September 2026 at 17:00 BST.
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