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Cyprus vs Montenegro Predictions, Picks & Odds – 15/11/2026
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Cyprus have already locked in their place in the promotion playoffs, which should ease any lingering pressure heading into this final group fixture. Coach Akis Mantzios is expected to rotate his squad, handing opportunities to the likes of Ioannis Kosti, Sotiris Georgiou, and Kostakis Artymatas. The hosts have never beaten Montenegro in six previous meetings, a record they will be desperate to overturn on home soil.
Montenegro arrive having already sealed automatic promotion to League B courtesy of a superb campaign: four wins and a draw from five outings, accumulating thirteen points atop Group C2. Coach Mirko Vucinic has confirmed that defender Adam Marusic has picked up a fresh injury and returned to his club, though with promotion secured, the visitors can afford such absences. Finishing the group with a flourish remains the clear objective.
Montenegro's record in this group speaks volumes: four wins and a draw from five outings, with promotion to League B already confirmed. Cyprus, meanwhile, have never beaten Montenegro across six previous meetings, managing only three draws and three losses. That historical dominance, combined with Montenegro's superior form throughout the campaign, makes the draw or away double chance the standout selection here at compelling value.
Both sides have their primary objectives settled, which could lead to a more open, experimental affair. Cyprus coach Akis Mantzios is expected to rotate, handing opportunities to fringe players such as Ioannis Kosti and Sotiris Georgiou. Montenegro will be without defender Adam Marusic, who has returned to his club with an injury, though their squad depth has been tested all campaign.
The away win at 2.20 offers decent value given Montenegro's dominant group record, while the draw at 3.20 remains plausible in a low-stakes fixture. Under 2.5 goals at 1.70 also merits consideration; dead-rubber matches between sides with nothing tangible to play for rarely produce fireworks. Our recommended pick is the draw or away double chance, backed by Montenegro's unbeaten run and Cyprus's historical inability to overcome them. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Cyprus vs Montenegro
- Montenegro unbeaten in six head-to-head meetings
- Cyprus rotating squad after securing playoffs
- Marusic injured and unavailable for Montenegro
Form & Statistics: Cyprus vs Montenegro
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Lineups: Cyprus vs Montenegro
Cyprus
Starters
- 1 Fabiano
- 2 Andreas Shikkis
- 3 Konstantinos Laifis
- 4 Nikolas Panayiotou
- 5 Georgios Malekkides
- 6 Charalambos Kyriakou
- 7 Kostakis Artymatas
- 8 Grigoris Kastanos
- 9 Marcus Edwards
- 10 Ioannis Pittas
- 11 Iasonas Pikis
Bench
- Joel Mol
- Andreas Paraskevas
- Leonidas Konomis
- Evagoras Antoniou
- Morgan Brown
- Ioannis Kosti
- Panagiotis Andreou
- Charalambos Charalampous
- Sotiris Georgiou
- Loizos Loizou
Absent
- Kostas Pileas (Suspension (red card))
- Christos Sielis (Injury)
- Andreas Christou (Metatarsal fracture)
- Konstantinos Sotiriou (Injury)
Montenegro
Starters
- 1 Balsa Popovic
- 2 Marko Vesovic
- 3 Igor Vujacic
- 4 Risto Radunovic
- 5 Milos Brnovic
- 6 Marko Jankovic
- 7 Andrija Bulatovic
- 8 Vasilije Adzic
- 9 Sead Haksabanovic
- 10 Milutin Osmajic
- 11 Nikola Krstovic
Bench
- Danijel Petković
- Milan Vukotic
- Dusan Vukovic
- Stevan Jovetic
- Slobodan Rubežić
- Aleksandar Latkovic
- Viktor Đukanović
- Andrija Đurić
- Ilija Nikić
Absent
- Stefan Savic (Suspension (red card))
- Adam Marusic (New injury)
- Stefan Lonar (Suspension (red card))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status here, drawn from a range of sources rather than official confirmation, so some late changes remain possible. The tactical contest shapes up as a 4-2-3-1 from Cyprus against Montenegro's more compact 4-4-2, with Grigoris Kastanos expected to pull the strings in the home side's attacking midfield.
For Montenegro, the 4-4-2 structure places considerable responsibility on the partnership between Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic to stretch Cyprus's defensive block. With both nations needing points in the Nations League standings, the match promises a direct, competitive edge from the first whistle.
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What time is Cyprus vs Montenegro?
Cyprus vs Montenegro kicks off at 14:00 GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Where is Cyprus vs Montenegro being played?
The confirmed venue for this fixture is yet to be announced by UEFA.
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