UEFA Nations League

Montenegro

12 Nov 2026 19:45

Latvia

Prediction:

Montenegro to win 1.30

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Montenegro vs Latvia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/11/2026

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Our prediction

1: Montenegro to win

1.30 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 10 Nov 2026 at 20:36 · Odds are subject to change

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Montenegro are on the verge of promotion to League B, sitting top of Group 2 with three wins and a draw from four outings. Mirko Vučinić's side have scored seven goals while conceding just four, demonstrating solidity at both ends. Their last fixture, a goalless draw with Armenia, was a minor blip, though Stefan Savić's return to the starting eleven adds defensive experience. A victory here could seal top spot outright.

Latvia arrive in dire straits, rooted to the bottom of the group without a single win from four matches. Two goals scored across the campaign tells its own story. The October reverse fixture ended in a 2-1 defeat, and confidence remains fragile. Jānis Ikaunieks has returned from injury to bolster attacking options, while Ivans Patrikejevs earned a first senior call-up. Their persistent back-five formation underlines a cautious, survival-first approach.

Montenegro's home win at 1.30 represents the standout selection here. The hosts have been dominant in this group, scoring seven goals across four matches while Latvia have managed just two. That October reverse fixture saw Montenegro claim a 2-1 victory on Latvian soil, and with promotion potentially on the line, Mirko Vučinić's side will be fully motivated to finish the job in front of their own supporters.

Latvia's back-five formation tells its own story: a side built to contain rather than create. With only one point from four group matches and a single goal scored on home turf against Montenegro, their attacking output offers little cause for optimism. Nikola Krstović and Vasilije Adžić should find openings against a deep-sitting defence that has already conceded eight goals in this campaign.

The under 2.5 goals market at 2.00 also merits consideration, given Latvia's defensive approach and the likelihood of a cagey opening. Still, the home win is our primary pick. Montenegro's quality advantage, superior form, and the stakes involved all point towards a comfortable evening for the hosts. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Montenegro vs Latvia

• Montenegro unbeaten in four group matches
• Latvia scored just twice in four fixtures
• Montenegro won the reverse fixture 2-1

Montenegro's probable 4-3-3 sets up against Latvia's defensive 5-4-1, a shape designed to frustrate and absorb. Nikola Krstović leads the line for the hosts, and the onus will be on Montenegro's wider channels to stretch a Latvian back five that offers little space centrally.

Stevan Jovetić's presence in the XI adds craft and experience to Montenegro's attacking third, though breaking down a disciplined low block will require patience and movement. Latvia will look to contain and counter, with Vladislavs Gutkovskis isolated up front as the focal point of any rare forward venture.

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Montenegro vs Latvia kicks off at 19:45 on Thursday 12 November 2026.

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