Here’s a full breakdown of the upcoming Croatia vs Montenegro clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers — complete with head-to-head context, recent form, key insights, and betting outlook.

TODAY'S PREDICTION

• Croatia Win

• Total Goals - Over 1.5

• First team to score - Croatia

• Both teams to score- No

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Head-to-Head (H2H)

• This will be the first-ever senior competitive encounter between Croatia and Montenegro — no prior H2H history exists.

Recent Form & Qualifying Overview

Croatia

• Record: Undefeated in qualifiers — 3 wins from 3 games.

• Goals: Scored 12, conceded just 1 — currently standing with a +11 goal difference.

• Notable results:

  • 7–0 vs Gibraltar

  • 5–1 vs Czech Republic

  • 1–0 vs Faroe Islands

• Home dominance: Won 5 of last 6 competitive home games; only draw was vs Portugal.

Montenegro

• Record: 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in qualifiers — placed 3rd in the group.

• Goals: Scored 4, conceded 5 — slim + or even negative goal difference.

• Recent matches:

  • Win vs Gibraltar and Faroe Islands

  • Draw vs Armenia

  • 2–0 loss to Czech Republic most recently

• Road struggles: Won none of their last 6 away matches.

Match Context & Key Players

• Match Details:

  • Date/Time: Monday, 8 September 2025, at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb.

  • Kick-off: ~18:45 UTC / 19:45 CEST.

• Players to Watch:

  • Andrej Kramarić (Croatia): 5 goals already in this qualifying campaign, known for his movement and late arrivals in the box.

  • Stevan Jovetić (Montenegro): Veteran captain and all-time leading scorer for Montenegro — crucial for their attacking threat.

Betting Predictions & Tips

• Match Winner: Strong lean towards Croatia.

  • Odds suggest Croatia to win at around 1.30, underlining their heavy favorite status.

• Correct Score Predictions:

  • Multiple previews expect high-scoring results:

    • 4–0 win for Croatia predicted by FootballWhispers.

    • SportsKeeda leans toward a 3–0 victory.

• Goal Markets:

  • Over 3.5 goals: Popular tip given Croatia's scoring form — matches have featured plenty of goals.

  • "Both teams to score" — recommended No, aligning with Montenegro's defensive troubles and Croatia’s solidity.

You can place your bets today through various betting sites such as: Betpawa, Sokabet , Sportybet, BetWinner etc.