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UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — Matchday 1

Montenegro vs Cyprus

Fri 25 Sep 2026 · 20:45 CEST · Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica

Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approachLaifis (Cyprus) most bookable — 3 YC in 5 NL 2024 apps, highest individual rate in this fixtureMontenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form

Montenegro host Cyprus at the Podgorica City Stadium. Nikola Krstović (3G, 5 SoT in 6 NL 2024 apps) is Montenegro's main threat — the Lecce striker leads all NL 2024 scorers for Montenegro. Montenegro conceded just 5 goals in 6 games and kept 2 clean sheets. Cyprus's Giorgos Kastanos (1G, 5 SoT, 2 YC) is the away side's best creator, and Ilias Pittas (2G, 4 SoT) provides a genuine goal threat. Kostas Laifis (3 YC in 5 apps) is the clearest card pick in the fixture. H2H: 2W-3D for Montenegro in 5 meetings.

⚡ Key notices

  • 🟡Kostas Laifis (Cyprus) — 3 yellow cards this season, highest card risk in this fixture
  • 📉Cyprus have lost 3 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — struggling away
  • 🚩Corners: Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approach
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  • 📊H2H: Last 5 H2H

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Montenegro vs Cyprus at a glance

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Result lean

Montenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form

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Shots potential

Medium

Krstović 2+ shots on target

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Corners potential

Medium

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Cards potential

High

Cyprus most bookings via Laifis

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Super Sub relevance

High

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Montenegro vs Cyprus

Result

Montenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form

Corners

Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approach

Cards

Laifis (Cyprus) most bookable — 3 YC in 5 NL 2024 apps, highest individual rate in this fixture

Montenegro host Cyprus at the Podgorica City Stadium. Nikola Krstović (3G, 5 SoT in 6 NL 2024 apps) is Montenegro's main threat — the Lecce striker leads all NL 2024 scorers for Montenegro. Montenegro conceded just 5 goals in 6 games and kept 2 clean sheets. Cyprus's Giorgos Kastanos (1G, 5 SoT, 2 YC) is the away side's best creator, and Ilias Pittas (2G, 4 SoT) provides a genuine goal threat. Kostas Laifis (3 YC in 5 apps) is the clearest card pick in the fixture. H2H: 2W-3D for Montenegro in 5 meetings.

Match resultLow-medium risk

Montenegro to win or draw

Montenegro won 2 of 6 NL 2024 games with only 5 conceded — Cyprus conceded 9. Montenegro lead the H2H 2-0-3. Nikola Krstović (3G, 5 SoT in 6 NL 2024 apps) is the Lecce striker who leads Montenegro's attack. Hard to beat at home.

Shots on targetLow-medium risk

Krstović 2+ shots on target

Krstović scored 3 goals with 5 SoT in 6 NL 2024 apps — Montenegro's top scorer and main physical threat. Cyprus conceded 9 goals in 6 NL 2024 matches.

Yellow cardLow-medium risk

Cyprus most bookings via Laifis

Cyprus's Kostas Laifis (3 YC in 5 NL 2024 apps) leads both teams' individual card records. Montenegro's Marušić (2 YC) and Radunović (2 YC) add home-side risk. Montenegro had 14 total YC vs Cyprus's 10 in NL 2024.

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UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — Matchday 1

Kick-off

Fri 25 Sep 2026 · 20:45 CEST

Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica

Corners lean

Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approach

Result lean

Montenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form

Team stats

Montenegro vs Cyprus — comparison

StatMontenegroCyprusEdge
Goals scored NL 2024

Montenegro 6 goals in 6 NL 2024 games; Cyprus 4 in 6

64Montenegro
Goals conceded NL 202459Montenegro
Yellow cards NL 20241410Cyprus
Wins NL 202421Montenegro
Clean sheets NL 202421Montenegro
Matches played NL 202466Level

Top scorers: Montenegro

Montenegro
NK

Nikola Krstović

Forward · 0A · 528 min

3 ⚽
DC

Danilo Camaj

Forward · 0A · 306 min

1 ⚽
AM

Adam Marušić

Defender · 0A · 389 min

0 ⚽

Top scorers: Cyprus

Cyprus
IP

Ilias Pittas

Forward · 0A · 481 min

2 ⚽
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Midfielder · 0A · 408 min

1 ⚽
KL

Kostas Laifis

Defender · 0A · 303 min

0 ⚽

Yellow cards: Montenegro

Montenegro
AM

Adam Marušić

Defender · 4 fouls · 389 min

2 🟡
NK

Nikola Krstović

Forward · 6 fouls · 528 min

1 🟡
DC

Danilo Camaj

Forward · 5 fouls · 306 min

0 🟡

Yellow cards: Cyprus

Cyprus
KL

Kostas Laifis

Defender · 4 fouls · 303 min

3 🟡
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Midfielder · 5 fouls · 408 min

2 🟡
IP

Ilias Pittas

Forward · 4 fouls · 481 min

1 🟡

Shots on target: Montenegro

Montenegro
NK

Nikola Krstović

Forward · 3G 0A

5 🎯
DC

Danilo Camaj

Forward · 1G 0A

4 🎯
AM

Adam Marušić

Defender · 0G 0A

0 🎯

Shots on target: Cyprus

Cyprus
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Midfielder · 1G 0A

5 🎯
IP

Ilias Pittas

Forward · 2G 0A

4 🎯
KL

Kostas Laifis

Defender · 0G 0A

0 🎯

Corner takers: Montenegro

Montenegro

Corner takers: Cyprus

Cyprus
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Midfielder · 408 min

1 🚩

Player comparison

Sort & filter players

PlayerTeamMinYC 🟡GASoT 🎯FoulsCorners 🚩
KL

Kostas Laifis

Defender

Cyprus303300040
AM

Adam Marušić

Defender

Montenegro389200040
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Midfielder

Cyprus408210551
NK

Nikola Krstović

Forward

Montenegro528130560
IP

Ilias Pittas

Forward

Cyprus481120440
DC

Danilo Camaj

Forward

Montenegro306010450

Head-to-Head — Last 5 Meetings

MNE leads series 2-0-3

Source: ESPN

DateHomeAwayResult
2020-11MontenegroCyprus0–0 Draw
2020-09CyprusMontenegro0–0 Draw
2018-03MontenegroCyprus2–1 Home win
2009-09CyprusMontenegro2–2 Draw
2009-06MontenegroCyprus2–1 Home win
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Player intel

Players to watch

NK

Nikola Krstović

Montenegro · Forward

⚽ Goal threat
Apps6
Goals3
Assists0
Shots on target5
SoT / game0.8
Yellow cards1
Fouls6
GK

Giorgos Kastanos

Cyprus · Midfielder

Apps5
Goals1
Assists0
Shots on target5
SoT / game1.0
Yellow cards2
Fouls5
IP

Ilias Pittas

Cyprus · Forward

Apps6
Goals2
Assists0
Shots on target4
SoT / game0.7
Yellow cards1
Fouls4
DC

Danilo Camaj

Montenegro · Forward

Apps6
Goals1
Assists0
Shots on target4
SoT / game0.7
Yellow cards0
Fouls5
KL

Kostas Laifis

Cyprus · Defender

Apps5
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target0
SoT / game0.0
Yellow cards3
Fouls4
AM

Adam Marušić

Montenegro · Defender

Apps5
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target0
SoT / game0.0
Yellow cards2
Fouls4

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🟡🟡 Cards angle

Kostas Laifis — card risk

Kostas Laifis (Cyprus) has picked up 3 yellows and committed 4 fouls (0.8/game). The UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — Matchday 1 averages 3 yellow cards per game — making this a moderate environment.

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What are the Montenegro vs Cyprus stats?
Montenegro vs Cyprus — UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — Matchday 1. Montenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form. Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approach. Laifis (Cyprus) most bookable — 3 YC in 5 NL 2024 apps, highest individual rate in this fixture.
What is the prediction for Montenegro vs Cyprus?
Montenegro win or draw — strong home defensive record, H2H dominance and Krstović's form
What is the corners prediction for Montenegro vs Cyprus?
Low corners expected — both teams set up cautiously in away games; 3 H2H draws reflect conservative approach
What is the cards prediction for Montenegro vs Cyprus?
Laifis (Cyprus) most bookable — 3 YC in 5 NL 2024 apps, highest individual rate in this fixture
When does Montenegro vs Cyprus kick off?
Fri 25 Sep 2026 · 20:45 CEST · Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica.
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