📢Who will come out on top in the World Cup 2026 qualifier clash between the Czech Republic and Montenegro? The match is set for June 6 at the Doosan Arena in Plzeň. Both teams have kicked off with two wins each, sharing the top spot in Group L. The Czech Republic, boasting an impressive home winning streak of nine consecutive victories, are clear favorites. However, Montenegro, buoyed by their strong start and eager to cement their place at the top of the table, will certainly aim to put up a fight and extend their winning run.
Head-to-Head
📊Over the past decade, the national teams of Czech Republic and Montenegro have faced off twice, both times during the European Championship qualifiers. On each occasion, the Czechs emerged victorious with commanding 3-0 wins, both at home and away. Additionally, the Czech team demonstrated clear superiority in key performance metrics, including shots, xG, and possession.
Czech Republic Team Overview
🔴The Czech national team continues to deliver consistent performances on the international stage. They successfully qualified for the 2024 European Championship, securing second place in Group E, only trailing Albania, although they concluded their participation at the group stage. In the 2024/25 Nations League, the Czechs topped Group B1, earning promotion to League A. In the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, the Czechs kicked off with two victories: a 2-1 win over the Faroe Islands and a 4-0 triumph against Gibraltar, showcasing a confident start to their campaign.
Montenegro Team Overview
🟡Montenegro's national team has endured a challenging period in recent years, suffering seven consecutive defeats and failing to score in five of those matches. However, they have kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with two victories: a 3-1 win over Gibraltar and a narrow 1-0 triumph against the Faroe Islands. It's worth noting that the victory against the Faroes came only in the 96th minute, highlighting the team's struggles even against lower-tier opponents.
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Czech Republic
🚫The Czech Republic national team have no squad issues, with all key players available, including leaders Patrik Schick and Tomas Soucek. They are expected to be the focal points in attack and midfield.
Montenegro
🚫Montenegro's national team approaches the match without any roster issues, as all key players are available to Robert Prosinečki. This allows the coach to field a competitive lineup, with which the team successfully kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign, securing two victories in their opening matches.
⚽️Goal Prediction
⚽️Goal Prediction
Czech Republic clearly outclass Montenegro and have been prolific in their home matches, scoring at least twice in five consecutive official games. Additionally, in their last two head-to-head encounters, the Czechs comfortably defeated Montenegro with identical 3-0 scorelines. Taking this into account, we are backing Czech Republic to score over 1.5 goals.
🚩Corner Prediction
A high tempo is expected in terms of corners. The total has exceeded 8.5 corners in five consecutive home official matches for Czech Republic, as well as in eight of Montenegro's last nine official games. As the favorites, Czech Republic will likely attack aggressively, seeking to control the game from the outset. However, Montenegro, buoyed by two wins in the current qualifiers, are unlikely to sit back — they know how to exploit open spaces and regularly convert attacks into shots. Therefore, we are predicting over 8.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
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