Welcome to Extratips: Gibraltar vs Montenegro World Cup Qualifier Preview

Football fans, get ready for a World Cup qualifier clash! On November 14, Gibraltar welcomes Montenegro at 19:45. Both sides are looking to make an impact in Group L.

The odds show Montenegro as clear favorites to win. Full-time odds sit at 1.17 for Montenegro, 11.00 for Gibraltar, and 7.50 for the draw. Bookmakers expect plenty of goals from the away team.

Looking at the table, Gibraltar is fifth with 0 points. Montenegro sits fourth with 6 points. That means Montenegro is desperate to keep pushing for a top spot, while Gibraltar has nothing to lose and will fight for pride.

Past meetings favor the visitors. In their last five matches, Montenegro won all three direct clashes, including a 3-1 win in March. Gibraltar scored only twice and conceded ten in those head-to-heads.

Gibraltar's recent home form: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss. Montenegro's away form: 4 wins, 1 loss. This shows both teams can play well on their turf but Montenegro travels strongly.

Montenegro's strengths: solid attack, strong midfield, high ball possession. Weaknesses: sometimes shaky defense, over-reliance on key players, discipline issues. Gibraltar's strengths: passionate play at home, resilient defense, counterattacking. Weaknesses: struggles to score, low possession, lapses in concentration.

Key factors: Montenegro is missing Adam Marusic, Igor Nikic, and Milutin Osmajic due to injury. Gibraltar has a full squad, giving them hope to push for an upset.

Unique angles: Can Gibraltar surprise with a defensive masterclass? Will Montenegro break through without their suspended stars? Is there a chance for a shock result?

Three possible match scenarios:

  • Montenegro wins and scores multiple goals (likelihood: high).
  • Gibraltar fights hard and holds Montenegro, but loses narrowly (likelihood: medium).
  • Gibraltar shocks with a draw at home (likelihood: low).

The differences are clear: Montenegro attacks and wins games, Gibraltar defends and looks for moments. But both bring heart to the pitch, making this a must-watch battle.