Match Analysis: Montenegro vs. Wales
Match Information
– Date and Time: 9 September 2024 at 18:45 UTC
– Stadium: Stadion Pod Goricom
– Location: Podgorica, Montenegro
– Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Bulgaria)
Head-to-Head Analysis
– Wales 2-1 Montenegro (European Championship Qualification, September 2011)
– Montenegro 1-0 Wales (European Championship Qualification, September 2010)
– Montenegro 2-1 Wales (Friendly, August 2009)
The head-to-head history shows a fairly balanced record, with each team winning one of their last two competitive fixtures and Montenegro winning the last friendly.
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Recent Form
Montenegro
– Last match: Lost 0-2 to Iceland (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Mixed performances in friendly matches and Euro 2024 qualification, including losses to Belgium (0-2), Georgia (1-3), and Hungary (1-3), but wins against North Macedonia (1-0) and Belarus (2-0).
Wales
– Last match: Drew 0-0 with Turkiye (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Poor form in friendly matches with a heavy loss to Slovakia (0-4) but a draw against Gibraltar (0-0). They had better performances in Euro 2024 qualification with wins against Finland (4-1) and Croatia (2-1).
Predicted Lineups
Montenegro (4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Milan Mijatovic
– Defenders: Adam Marušić, Slobodan Rubezic, Novica Erakovic, Risto Radunovic
– Midfielders: Stevan Jovetić, Driton Camaj, Milos Brnovic, Vladimir Jovovic
– Forwards: Nikola Krstovic, Milutin Osmajic
Wales (4-2-3-1)
– Goalkeeper: Danny Ward
– Defenders: Neco Williams, Joe Rodon, Ben Davies, Connor Roberts
– Midfielders: Ethan Ampadu, Aaron Ramsey
– Attacking Midfielders: Harry Wilson, Brennan Johnson, Sorba Thomas
– Forward: Kieffer Moore
Strengths and Weaknesses
Montenegro
– Strengths: Home advantage; experienced attackers like Stevan Jovetić who can influence the game.
– Weaknesses: Defensive frailties; inconsistency in recent form.
Wales
– Strengths: Strong defensive unit with experience in players like Ben Davies and Joe Rodon; capabilities of midfield maestro Aaron Ramsey.
– Weaknesses: Recent lackluster performances in friendlies; struggles in converting opportunities into goals.
Predicted Key Players
Montenegro
– Stevan Jovetić: Experienced forward capable of creating and scoring goals.
– Nikola Krstovic: Strong positional play and goal-scoring ability.
Wales
– Aaron Ramsey: Vision and playmaking ability from the midfield.
– Harry Wilson: Set-piece specialist and attacking threat.
Weather Impact
Given the match location and time, conditions are expected to be favorable for a standard game of football.
Prediction
Considering the recent form and historical context, this match is expected to be closely contested. Wales might appear as favorites given their higher profile, but Montenegro can capitalize on their home advantage and make it tough for the Welsh side.
– Result: Draw
– Score Prediction: Montenegro 1-1 Wales
– Potential Goal Scorers: Stevan Jovetić (Montenegro), Kieffer Moore (Wales)
This prediction considers the balanced nature of previous encounters and both teams’ inconsistencies in recent matches.
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