Montenegro and Croatia are set to clash in their final Group Lmatch of the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Monday, November 17, 2025. The match will take place at the Podgorica City Stadium in Podgorica, Montenegro.
How to Watch:
For fans in Croatia, the game will be broadcast live on Nova TV. In Montenegro, the match will be available on Arena 5 Premium. Live streaming options include Fubo TV, ViX, and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. In the United Kingdom, the match can be viewed on Prime Video. In India, fans can tune into Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network TV channels.
Odds:
Bookmakers are favoring Croatia to win the match. Oddspedia indicates Croatia's odds to win are at @1.27. Other odds include:
- Full-Time Result: Montenegro +650, Draw +350, Croatia -244
- Asian Handicap: Montenegro +1.5 at -108
- Over/Under: Under 2.5 goals at +106
World Cup Qualifiers Preview:
Croatia has already secured their place in the 2026 World Cup, marking their seventh World Cup appearance. They sit atop Group L with 19 points, boasting an impressive record of six wins and one draw. Montenegro, on the other hand, has had an inconsistent campaign and is fourth in the group with no chance of qualifying.
Montenegro's recent form has been shaky, with two wins and three defeats in their last five matches. Their defense has been a concern, having conceded 14 goals in the qualifiers. In contrast, Croatia has been dominant, with the best goal difference in the group, scoring 23 goals and conceding only two.
Players to Watch:
- Montenegro: Nikola Krstovic, the 25-year-old Atalanta forward, will be key to Montenegro's attack.
- Croatia: Petar Musa, who scored in Croatia's previous match against the Faroe Islands, is a player to watch. Other key players for Croatia include Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol and Nikola Vlasic.
Head-to-Head:
The last encounter between these two teams saw Croatia win comprehensively 4-0. In their head to head history, Montenegro has won 1 time, while Croatia has won 0 times.
Prediction:
Given Croatia's strong form, dominant qualifying campaign, and superior quality, they are widely expected to win against Montenegro. Sports Mole predicts a 0-3 victory for Croatia. The Playoffs anticipates a 0-4 scoreline in favor of Croatia.
