Montenegro VS Romania Match Prediction

Romania and Montenegro have met four times since Montenegro broke away from their union with Serbia.  In that time, each side have a win and they have split two draws.  Here's a look at those five results:

Sep 7, 2018: Romania 0-0 Montenegro (UNL)
Sep 4, 2017: Montenegro 1-0 Romania (WCQ)
Sep 4, 2016: Romania 1-1 Montenegro (WCQ)
May 31, 2008: Romania 4-0 Montenegro (Fri)

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MNE vs ROU Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Montenegro are at 2.62 to win, a draw is at 3.10, and a Romania win is at 2.75.

Montenegro and Romania will begin play fighting for second place in Group 4 of League C, but there is an outside chance that the visitors could end up winning the group, getting promoted, and making it to the playoffs.  Unfortunately for Montenegro, they will be unable to win the group and be promoted no matter the result of the other match, but a victory for either side will make each of them are second place finishers in the group.  If a draw occurs, then second place goes to Romania, but there chances to win the group evaporate.  

Montenegro have two wins, three losses, and four draws in their last year of action.  Since the group began, they have only lost to Serbia (twice), while only giving up one goal to non-Serbian opposition.  Six of those games involved a clean sheet for at least one of the two sides, so that is something to watch for.  Romania, meanwhile, have had an unbeaten year that has included six wins and three draws so far.  They have only drawn in the Nations League, which is why they are behind the eight ball as far as the table is concerned.  

The double chance for Romania is at 1.4 at Betfair.

No for both teams playing be had for 8/11 via Ladbrokes.

Montenegro vs Romania Prediction

Romania have so much on the line, and though a win will not guarantee them passage to the next League or to the playoffs, it would at least give them a chance. They take advantage of a depleted Montenegro to win.  

Correct Score Prediction: Montenegro 0-1 Romania

Montenegro Team News

Ljubisa Tumbakovic continues to face the prospect of being without star players Stefan Savic in defence and striker Stevan Jovetic up front due to injuries.  Midfielders Nikola Vukcevic and defenders Zarko Tomasevic and Filip Stojkovic are also out injured.

Montenegro Key Man

In the absence of Jovetic up front to help carry the load, Montenegro typically struggle, but they are finding that Stefan Mugosa is a capable deputy to the Monaco man.  Mugosa scored his second goal of the tournament against Serbia in the loss and now has six goals for his country.  The man that set up that goal was midfielder Nebojsa Kosovic, and the 23 year old is one of their big hopes for the future at just 23 years of age.

Montenegro Team Form

Montenegro have two losses, two wins, and a draw in their last five matches:

2-1 loss at Serbia (UNL)
1-4 win at Lithuania (UNL)
0-2 home loss vs Serbia (UNL)
2-0 home win vs Lithuania (UNL)
0-0 draw at Romania (UNL)

Montenegro Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-2-3-1

Romania Team News

Cosmin Contra was forced to call up a team that did not include center back Vlad Chiriches, midfielder Constantin Budescu, or striker Florin Andone due to injuries.  Others to miss out through injury are midfielder Mihal Pintilli and Eric Bicfalvi.  Veteran defender Gabriel Tamas was left out due to the manager's decision.

Romania Key Man

He might not be the great Ferenc Puskas of Hungarian fame, but George Puscas could become a legend in his own right for the Romanians if he can help them win this match, the group, and then possibly make the Euros from it.  He scored what proved to be the winner against Lithuania and should lead the line again here.  Midfielder Nicolae Stanciu is another man that can drag them into the next League with his fine play in the middle of the park.  He scored his 11th international goal against Lithuania on Saturday, and finds himself in typically good form.  

Romania Team Form

Romania have two wins and three draws in their last five matches:

3-0 home win vs Lithuania (UNL)
0-0 home draw vs Serbia (UNL)
1-2 win at Lithuania (UNL)
2-2 draw at Serbia (UNL)
0-0 home draw vs Montenegro (UNL)

Romania Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-2-3-1

While both sides have a reason to try and go out and win this match, Romania have an even bigger incentive to do so. While it is unlikely that they will see Serbia slip up, they still have to go out and hope that that happens. If it does, then they can win the group and move into League B. It won't be all that easy, especially since they have only beaten Lithuania in the group so far, but they have got to win to have a shot.

Romania have gone the whole year unbeaten with six wins and three draws so far.