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Montenegro vs Turkiye Prediction: UEFA Nations League

Turkiye are poised to win Group B4 and a draw could be enough versus Montenegro should Wales fail to win

 
11:28am on Tuesday 19th November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Turkiye will progress to the next round of the Nations League as Group B4 winners if they manage to defeat Montenegro.

At the moment, Turkiye are top on 11 points with Wales behind in second on nine, while Iceland and Montenegro are in third and fourth, respectively.

Montenegro are yet to claim a single point in the Nations League so far.

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Montenegro Recent Form

Montenegro have lost every match in the 2024/25 Nations League, home and away versus Iceland, home and away versus Wales and away at Turkiye.

They've scored just one goal.

Montenegro Injury News

Adam Marusic and Risto Radunovic are suspended following bookings in the Iceland defeat, though Stevan Jovetic is available after returning from a suspension of his own.

Andrija Vukcevic missed the Iceland game due to injury and his participation is in doubt here.

Last Montenegro Lineup

Here's how Montenegro lined up against Iceland.

Turkiye Recent Form

Turkiye are unbeaten in this Nations League group stage. They've beat Iceland 3-1 at home, Montenegro 1-0 at home and Iceland 4-2 away, while they've drawn home and away versus Wales.

Turkiye Injury News

Talented youngster Kenan Yildiz is back from suspension, but Turkiye have lost centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakci after he picked up another yellow last time out.

Hakan Calhanoglu will likely be left out after being takes off at half-time against Wales, which could mean a start for Ismail Yuksek or Okay Yokuslu.

Last Turkiye Lineup

Here's how Turkiye lined up against Wales.

Montenegro - Player To Watch

Montenegro will be happy to have veteran striker Jovetic back. Hopefully, for them, they can add to their one-goal tally in the Nations League.

Turkiye- Player To Watch

Kerem Akturkoglu has been in sensational form for club and country this season, with 14 goals in 21 starts in all competitions so far.

Montenegro vs Turkiye - Prediction

Montenegro have scored just one goal in the Nations League, while Turkiye need a positive result to guarantee themselves top spot.

Scoreline prediction - Montenegro 0-2 Turkiye

Match statistics

Montenegro
Statistics
Türkiye
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
6
11
Draws
3
5
Losses
11
4
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
17
34
Goals Per Game
0.85
1.70
More > 2.5 Goals
6
12
More > 3 Goals
3
6
Scored First in a Match
7
11
Scored Both Halves
3
6
Won More > 1 Goal
3
5
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
25
23
Did Not Score
9
4
Both Teams Scored
6
12
Kept Clean Sheet
6
6
Won Without Conceding
5
4
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
-
Possession
-
-
Passes
-
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
11
17
Shots on Target
3.89
5.65
Goals out of Shots
0.07
0.11
Crosses
-
-
Offsides
2.47
1.94
Penalties
0.00
0.15
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.30
0.30
Tackles Won
-
-
Clearances
-
-
Interceptions
-
-
Own Goals
0.00
0.15
Aerials Won
-
-
Total Shots Conceded
12
11
Shots on Target Conceded
3.89
3.95
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.11
0.11
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
13
11
Yellow Cards
3.10
3.10
Red Cards
0.00
0.05