The recent history between the two teams is split relatively evenly, although Montenegro just edges it based on three meetings between the two sides, as they have two victories. Wales are without a clean sheet in their last three against Montenegro. Craig Bellamy’s side have found goals hard to come by, with no goals scored in their last four, although Montenegro has failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous three.
In their international fixtures, Montenegro enters this game on the reels of imposing home form. The home side have won four of their previous five home fixtures, which includes an impressive 2-1 win over Bulgaria in former Manchester City players were the showcase for Montenegro. Stefan Savic opened the scoring just before half-time, which was cancelled out by Preslav Borukov’s equaliser for Bulgaria. Stefan Jovetic secured a last-minute winner, sparking wild celebrations for the home side.
Wales are coming into this game on relatively poor form but will be buoyed by the recent result against Turkey. As mentioned, Wales are winless in their last four and are without a goal in four. Craig Bellamy’s side have only won once in their previous five away games, drawing twice and losing twice in those five.
Their most recent away fixture that resulted in a victory was against Latvia, in which Wales were 2-0 victors. Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring for the Dragons in the 29th minute with a penalty, and Wales then secured the victory with a 96th-minute goal through David Brooks.
Wales previous victory, in general, was a 4-1 win over Finland. David Brooks gave Wales the lead, followed by a goal from Neco Williams. Teemu Pukki pulled a goal back for Finland until two further goals from Brennan Johnson and Daniel James secured a comprehensive victory.
