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MontenegroDWWW

2 – 1

Friday, 25 September 2026

CyprusWWDL

Stadion pod Goricom · Referee Daniele Chiffi, Italy · Analysis updated 16:03 UTC

Montenegro vs Cyprus Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.35 expected goals for Montenegro and 1.05 for Cyprus, a combined total of 2.40. That distribution gives Montenegro the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 43% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

71.1% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.35 – 1.05

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Montenegro home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cyprus away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Montenegro to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 27% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.35 goals for Montenegro and 1.05 for Cyprus, a combined 2.40 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Montenegro win44%
Draw27%
Cyprus win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals69%
Over 2.5 goals43%
Over 3.5 goals22%
Both teams to score48%

Correct score

  • 1–112.9%
  • 1–012.3%
  • 0–19.5%
  • 0–09.1%
  • 2–18.7%

Recent form

Montenegro

  • 2026-09-28T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Armenia · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Cyprus · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-06-05T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Slovakia · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-06-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Bulgaria · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-03-31T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Slovenia · 2-3 (L)

Cyprus

  • 2026-10-02T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Armenia · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-28T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Latvia · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Montenegro · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-06-07T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Liechtenstein · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-06-04T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Slovenia · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

UEFA Nations League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1France4310510
2Italy421137
3Belgium420216
4Türkiye4004-90
1Netherlands422028
2Greece422028
3Germany412115
4Serbia4004-50
1Spain4400712
2England4301119
3Croatia4103-103
4Czechia4004-80
1Portugal4400512
2Denmark420206
3Wales4103-33
4Norway4103-23
1Switzerland44001012
2Slovenia421127
3Scotland4112-24
4FYR Macedonia4004-100
1Northern Ireland422048
2Hungary421117
3Ukraine4112-34
4Georgia4022-22
1Austria422048
2Kosovo4121-15
3Rep. Of Ireland412125
4Israel4022-52
1Sweden4310410
2Bosnia & Herzegovina422038
3Poland411234
4Romania4004-100
1Albania430159
2Belarus421137
3Finland421177
4San Marino4004-150
1Montenegro4310310
2Cyprus421127
3Armenia4112-14
4Latvia4013-41
1Slovakia4310710
2Faroe Islands404004
3Moldova4112-54
4Kazakhstan4022-22
1Iceland422068
2Estonia413016
3Bulgaria4112-24
4Luxembourg4103-53
1Malta321027
2Gibraltar202002
3Andorra3012-21
1Azerbaijan312015
2Lithuania311114
3Liechtenstein2011-21

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 71.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 48% and over 2.5 goals at 43%.

A 71% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.