The action resumes in Group G of the 2024 European Championship qualifiers when Montenegro and Lithuania square off at the Podgorica City Stadium on Thursday.
Having failed to win the last three meetings between the two nations, Edgaras Jankauskas’s men will head into the game looking to get one over the hosts and keep their hopes of qualifying alive.
Montenegro were sent crashing back to earth in the Euro 2024 qualifiers as they fell to a 3-1 loss against Serbia on October 17.
Prior to that, Miodrag Radulovic’s side were on a two-game winning streak, claiming a 2-1 victory over Bulgaria on September 10, before picking up a 3-2 friendly victory over Lebanon on October 12.
Montenegro now return home, where they have managed just one win in their last five competitive matches since June 2022.
Like Thursday’s hosts, Lithuania were denied a second consecutive victory in the Euro qualifiers as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary last time out.
This followed a 2-0 victory away to Bulgaria on October 14 which saw their 15-game winless run in all competitions come to an end.
With six points from seven matches, Lithuania are currently fourth in Group G, two points and one place below Montenegro.
Following October’s disappointing loss to Serbia, Montenegro will head into Thursday's tie looking to bounce back and get their qualifying quest back on track.
Radulovic’s men take on a Lithuania side who have been poor on the road and we are backing them to extend their dominance in this fixture.
Prediction: Montenegro 2-1 Lithuania
Tip 1: Montenegro to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in Montenegro’s last five matches)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in the hosts' last five outings)
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