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The UEFA Nations League’s Group B4 culminates with an intense showdown as Montenegro hosts Turkey at the Gradski Stadion in Niksic on Tuesday evening. Turkey aims to secure promotion to League A, while Montenegro will strive for their first points in a difficult campaign. The Crescent-Stars need a win to guarantee top-tier status, while Montenegro, already relegated, seeks to salvage pride.

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Montenegro’s Struggles

Montenegro’s Nations League campaign has been fraught with challenges. Rooted to the bottom of Group B4 with zero points, the Brave Falcons have managed just one goal in five matches, leaving them already condemned to League C.
Their latest defeat—a 2-0 loss to Iceland—exemplified their struggles, particularly in the attacking third. Robert Prosinecki’s side has failed to deliver consistently, with a lack of creativity and finishing power becoming evident.

Montenegro will take some solace in their decent defensive performance in October’s reverse fixture against Turkey. Though they lost 1-0, the margin suggests they can make life difficult for their opponents. However, Montenegro has never defeated Turkey in their previous five encounters, a record they will aim to rectify.

Turkey’s Mission

For Turkey, this match carries far greater stakes. Their goalless draw against Wales last week was a missed opportunity, with Kerem Akturkoglu failing to convert a late penalty. Despite that hiccup, Vincenzo Montella’s side remains in control of its destiny.
Sitting atop Group B4 with 11 points, Turkey boasts an unbeaten campaign so far. Their defensive solidity and attacking flair have propelled them to this position, and the Crescent-Stars are favourites to seal promotion.

Montella’s men are unbeaten in their last five away matches in the Nations League, and with talented players like Arda Güler and Kenan Yildiz in their ranks, they are well-positioned to capitalise on Montenegro’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Team News

Montenegro

Montenegro welcomes back captain Stevan Jovetić, who returns from suspension. The veteran striker remains the team’s primary attacking threat and will be vital in creating chances. However, the hosts face defensive problems, with both full-backs Adam Marušić and Risto Radunović suspended.
Ognjen Gasević is likely to make his full international debut at left-back, while Nikola Šipčić and Igor Vujačić are expected to anchor the central defence. The absence of key personnel will test Montenegro’s depth.

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Possible Starting Lineup:
Nikic; M. Vukcevic, Sipcic, Vujacic, Gasevic; Jankevic, Bacic; Radulovic, Jovovic, Camaj; Jovetic

Turkey

Turkey will be without central defender Abdülkerim Bardakcı due to suspension. This creates an opportunity for Samet Akaydin to partner Merih Demiral at the heart of the defence. Juventus prodigy Kenan Yildiz is back from suspension and should feature in the attack, likely replacing Barış Yılmaz.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s fitness remains a concern after he was withdrawn at half-time against Wales. In his absence, Ismail Yüksek or Okay Yokuşlu could take over in midfield.

Possible Starting Lineup:
Gunok; Celik, Demiral, Akaydin, Elmali; Kokcu, Yuksek; Akgun, Guler, Akturkoglu; Yildiz

Prediction and Betting Tips

Prediction

Turkey’s superior quality, experience, and higher stakes in this fixture make them favourites. While Montenegro’s home crowd might galvanise their efforts, the Crescent-Stars’ depth and form should see them through.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts:
Montenegro 0-2 Turkey

Betting Markets

1. Both Teams to Score: No
   • Montenegro’s attacking woes and Turkey’s solid defence suggest a low-scoring affair with Turkey likely keeping a clean sheet.
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5
   • Turkey may prioritise controlling the game rather than an all-out attack.
3. First Goalscorer: Kenan Yildiz
   • Returning from suspension, Yildiz’s creativity and finishing make him a strong candidate to open the scoring.
4. Hot Stat:
   • Turkey has kept a clean sheet in four of their last six Nations League away games.

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