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Montenegro vs Latvia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/11/2026
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Montenegro sit atop League C2 with ten points from four matches, boasting a healthy positive goal difference. Manager Mirko Vučinić has overseen an impressive unbeaten run stretching to six internationals, with four wins and two draws during that spell. Adam Marusic is back in contention, while Stefan Savić looks set to retain his place at the heart of defence. A victory here could seal promotion to League B with a game to spare.
Latvia arrive in dire straits, anchored to the bottom of the group on a solitary point and a goal difference of minus four. Paolo Nicolato's side remain winless across their last six outings, managing only two draws alongside four defeats. The reverse fixture ended in a narrow loss for Latvia, and replicating that competitiveness will be essential. Jānis Ikaunieks returns from injury, though the squad lacks the quality to consistently trouble better-organised opponents.
Montenegro's dominance in this group makes the home win at 1.33 a compelling selection. Ten points from four outings, a six-game unbeaten streak, and a squad brimming with confidence under Mirko Vučinić all point towards another positive result. Latvia, by contrast, have managed just a single point and remain winless across their last six internationals.
The reverse fixture ended 2-1 in Montenegro's favour, and Latvia's defensive frailties have been evident throughout the campaign with a minus four goal difference. With Stefan Savić likely anchoring the backline and Adam Marusic adding quality in wide areas, Montenegro possess the tools to control this contest. Under 2.5 goals at 2.04 also warrants attention given Latvia's low-scoring tendencies.
A Montenegrin victory here could seal automatic promotion to League B with a game to spare. That motivation, combined with the nine-point gap between these sides, makes it difficult to envision anything other than a home triumph. The 1 (Home Win) is our primary pick, backed by both teams to score no at 1.58 as a secondary option. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Montenegro vs Latvia
- Montenegro unbeaten in six consecutive matches
- Latvia winless across last six fixtures
- Montenegro hold nine-point group lead
Form & Statistics: Montenegro vs Latvia
Montenegro
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Season statistics (2)
Latvia
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Lineups: Montenegro vs Latvia
Montenegro
Starters
- 1 Balsa Popovic
- 2 Adam Marusic
- 3 Slobodan Rubezic
- 4 Stefan Savić
- 5 Risto Radunović
- 6 Vasilije Adžić
- 7 Marko Jankovic
- 8 Andrija Bulatovic
- 9 Sead Haksabanovic
- 10 Nikola Krstović
- 11 Milutin Osmajic
Bench
- D. Petković
- I. Nikić
- Milan Roganovic
- M. Vešović
- Igor Vujacic
- O. Gašević
- V. Đukanović
- Stevan Jovetić
Absent
- Stefan Lončar (Suspension (red card vs Armenia))
- Marko Perović (Ligament problem)
Latvia
Starters
- 1 Rihards Matrevics
- 2 Raivis Jurkovskis
- 3 Antonijs Cernomordijs
- 4 Daniels Balodis
- 5 Deniss Melniks
- 6 Andrejs Ciganiks
- 7 Eduards Daskevics
- 8 Lukass Vapne
- 9 Dmitrijs Zelenkovs
- 10 Markuss Strods
- 11 Vladislavs Gutkovskis
Bench
- Nils Puriņš
- Frenks Orols
- Gļebs Žaleiko
- Kristers Čudars
- Alberts Aleksanjans
- Maksims Toņiševs
- Artūrs Saveļjevs
- Emils Emsis
Absent
- Renārs Varslavāns (Serious knee injury (sidelined until New Year))
- Kristers Penkevics (Injury)
Medium confidence
A 4-3-3 against a 5-4-1 sets up a classic width-versus-compactness contest at Podgorica. Montenegro look to press high through Nikola Krstović up front, while Latvia's five-man defensive block is designed to absorb pressure and frustrate the home side's attacking transitions.
Latvia's deep shape will demand patience and creativity from Montenegro's midfield trio, with Vasilije Adžić likely the key figure in unlocking that low block. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence, sourced across multiple credible outlets, so the tactical picture here is as clear as it gets before kick-off.
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What time is Montenegro vs Latvia?
Montenegro vs Latvia kicks off on 12 November 2026 at 19:45 local time in a League C2 fixture.
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