Croatia's recent form demonstrates a potent attack and disciplined defense, making them the favorites against Montenegro, who struggles with consistency and defensive frailty. The tactical battle will revolve around Croatia’s control and Montenegro’s counter-attacking opportunities.
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Both teams have generally shown consistent scoring and conceding patterns. BTTS (Both Teams To Score) has a reasonable chance, but Croatia’s defensive solidity reduces this risk.
Croatia is expected to cover the -1.5 Asian handicap, considering their recent dominance and head-to-head performance, where they previously won 4-0.
Croatia’s aggressive start could give them an early lead, with the full-time result favoring them given their recent form and head-to-head results.
Over 2.5 goals is likely given Croatia's attacking strength and Montenegro's defensive vulnerabilities based on recent matches.
Croatia is the favorite to win against Montenegro in their upcoming fixture on November 17, with a strong recent record and high scoring potential. Expect Croatia to dominate both possession and the attacking phases, potentially leading to a comfortable victory.
Croatia previously defeated Montenegro 4-0 in September with a dominant performance, indicating their offensive strength and defensive discipline over Montenegro.
No significant injury concerns for either team are reported at this time, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups.
Croatia will likely set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and high pressing, while Montenegro might deploy a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-2-1, focusing on counter-attacks and defensive resilience.
Croatia has maintained excellent form with four wins in their last five matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding only once. Montenegro’s form is inconsistent, with only one win in their last five fixtures, highlighting defensive issues.
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Montenegro faces Croatia after a recent heavy defeat in their head-to-head clash where Croatia won 4-0, demonstrating a strong offensive display and solid defense. Croatia's current form is excellent, with recent wins and high scoring, suggesting they are the favorites for the upcoming match.
Croatia's recent form shows dominance with four wins from their last five fixtures, scoring an average of over 3 goals per game while conceding just once. Montenegro, in contrast, has struggled with a current form of 20% and has conceded 12 goals in their last five games.
Croatia is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on possession-based play and building attacks from the midfield. Montenegro has varied formations, including 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1, generally adopting a more counter-attacking approach, exploiting quick transitions.
Croatia's robust pressing and possession-oriented tactics will likely control the game, contrasting with Montenegro’s more defensive and counter-attacking approach. Croatia’s ability to dominate possession and press high could overwhelm Montenegro, leading to a probable Croatian victory.