Wales vs Montenegro Predictions

Wales vs Montenegro predictions ahead of this clash in the Nations League. Wales, determined to secure maximum points after losing a two-goal lead, face Montenegro in their UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday, aiming to bounce back and strengthen their position. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Nations League | League B | Oct 14, 2024 at 7.45pm UK at Cardiff City Stadium

Wales vs Montenegro Predictions

Can Wales Tighten Their Grip on Promotion with a Vital Win Over Montenegro?

• Montenegro’s Goal Drought Continues: The Brave Falcons have scored just once in three Nations League matches, with that solitary goal coming at home against Wales. Their lack of firepower makes them heavy underdogs in Cardiff.
• Wales’ Home Fortress: The Dragons have remained unbeaten in their last six competitive matches at Cardiff City Stadium, a run that bodes well as they face a Montenegro side with five consecutive defeats.
• Harry Wilson’s Impressive International Form: The Fulham forward has been directly involved in seven goals in his last eight appearances for Wales, including two goals in the last two matches. He’ll be crucial once again on Monday.

Our Tips

The stage is set for a tense encounter in the UEFA Nations League as Wales prepare to host a beleaguered Montenegro at Cardiff City Stadium. Both sides are at vastly different points in their campaign, with Wales still hopeful of promotion to League A, while Montenegro, rooted to the bottom of the table, fight to stave off relegation. Craig Bellamy’s men will be looking to bounce back from their dramatic 2-2 draw with Iceland, where they squandered a two-goal lead, while Montenegro are desperately seeking their first points after a string of dismal performances. The stakes are high for both teams, but it’s the Dragons who seem poised to come out on top, especially on home soil.

Wales have shown glimpses of promise under Bellamy’s new reign, and despite missing some key players, they’ll fancy their chances against a Montenegro side that has lost five on the bounce. With Cardiff City Stadium likely to be buzzing, this could be the night where Wales assert their dominance and take another step closer to promotion. As for Montenegro, they arrive in Wales struggling for form and goals, making their uphill task all the more daunting. Could this match spell the end of their Nations League survival hopes?

Best Bet: Wales to Win to Nil

Backing Wales to win without conceding is our best bet for this game, and for good reason. Montenegro’s attacking output has been abysmal, scoring just once in their three Nations League matches so far. That solitary goal came in their first meeting against Wales, but since then, the Brave Falcons have looked toothless in front of goal. Their failure to find the back of the net in their last three away games only further cements the likelihood of a Welsh clean sheet.

Wales, on the other hand, have been solid at the back, even if they’ve had moments of vulnerability. They’ve kept one clean sheet in their three Nations League games, and with Montenegro managing just 0.3 goals per game in this competition, it’s hard to see them causing too many problems for Danny Ward and his defence. The absence of Stefan Savic, Montenegro’s defensive lynchpin, will also leave them exposed at the back, making it even harder for the visitors to keep out the Welsh attack.

Furthermore, Wales’ home form is impressive, particularly when playing in front of their passionate supporters in Cardiff. The Dragons haven’t lost at home in their last six competitive matches and are known for their resilience, especially against weaker sides. Montenegro’s dreadful away record—five consecutive losses—makes them unlikely to buck that trend, especially with Wales’ attackers, like Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson, showing fine form.

The Dragons will also be keen to make amends after letting their lead slip against Iceland, and Bellamy’s men will be fired up to keep things tighter at the back. Montenegro, by contrast, are a team in free fall, with little going for them. As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick succinctly puts it, “Wales’ defensive stability, combined with Montenegro’s woeful form in front of goal, makes this a prime opportunity for the Dragons to secure a win to nil.”

Correct Score Prediction: Wales 2-0 Montenegro

For the correct score prediction, a 2-0 victory to Wales seems the most likely outcome. This scoreline aligns perfectly with our best bet for Wales to win to nil, and it reflects the balance of the two teams. Wales have shown that they are capable of scoring but aren’t a side likely to blow teams away with goals—especially in a Nations League match where securing points is paramount.

Montenegro’s defensive frailties will likely see them concede more than once, but with Wales missing key creative players like Brennan Johnson and Jordan James, a rout seems unlikely. Instead, expect Wales to grab a couple of goals, with the likes of Harry Wilson and Kieffer Moore in prime positions to capitalise on the visitors’ mistakes. Wilson has been directly involved in seven goals in his last eight internationals, while Moore’s physical presence will be a real headache for Montenegro’s back line.

Montenegro, with just one goal in the competition and facing an in-form Welsh defence, are unlikely to break through. Even with Stevan Jovetic leading the line, they’ve been too wasteful with the chances they’ve had. Given their dismal run of five straight defeats and three consecutive losses without scoring on the road, it’s hard to see them finding the net. A 2-0 scoreline feels like a natural result given the current form of both teams.

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