Croatia vs Montenegro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Croatia vs Montenegro

Croatia host Montenegro in this World Cup qualifying meeting at Stadion Maksimir, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 8 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Side With Croatia to Land a Big Win

An Asian Handicap bet on Croatia -1.75 at odds of -110 means we need a victory by more than two goals for a full payout. The stake will be split between -1.5 and -2.0 when the favourites take on Montenegro and we’re expecting a big win.

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Croatia Looking to Build on Previous Win

Croatia got the win in their last game. It was away from home where Faroe Islands were beaten 1-0 at Torsvoellur Stadium in the World Cup qualifier. Zlatko Dalic's side recorded nine shots on target and boasted 67% possession, with the winning goal scored by Andrej Kramaric in the 31st minute.

Montenegro lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Czech Republic by a 2-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline at Stadion Pod Goricom. The Brave Falcons had 48% possession and recorded six shots on goal.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Croatia	6	5	1	0	20	1	19	20:1	16
4	Montenegro	6	2	0	4	4	13	-9	4:13	6

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Croatia have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. The Chequered Ones have averaged 52.9% possession and 5.8 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.4 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Top goalscorer Andrej Kramaric has found the net 6 times, with Ivan Perisic and Ante Budimir scoring 3 each. Ivan Perisic is the leading assists maker with 4, while goalie Dominik Livakovic has 4 clean sheets.

Montenegro have 3 victories and 7 defeats, averaging 12.1 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Robert Prosinecki's side average 49.4% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Nikola Krstovic is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Edvin Kuc, Stevan Jovetic, Adam Marusic and Marko Tuci have 1. Look no further than Marko Jankovic for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Croatia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Kristijan Jakic, Josip Sutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Stanisic, Luka Modric, Petar Sucic, Mario Pasalic, Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Perisic, Franjo Ivanovic.

Montenegro confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Danijel Petkovic (GK), Igor Vujacic, Stefan Savic, Nikola Sipcic, Milan Roganovic, Andrija Bulatovic, Milos Brnovic, Driton Camaj, Milan Vukotic, Stevan Jovetic, Nikola Krstovic.

Croatia vs Montenegro Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Croatia vs Montenegro, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Croatia should finish well clear of their opponents and we’re playing the -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. It means that tempting betting odds of -110 are available for this World Cup qualifying clash.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide World Cup qualifying betting predictions.

Key Croatia vs Montenegro stats:

• The -1.75 line has been covered by Croatia in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.75 line has been covered by Croatia in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Montenegro in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Montenegro in 2 consecutive games.

Croatia -1.75 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Croatia Asian Hcp -1.75 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Croatia 3 - 0 Montenegro

We’re predicting Croatia to land a 3-0 victory and this is available at +525. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivan Perisic Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Ivan Perisic (Croatia) has had at least one shot on goal in back-to-back home matches. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line looking attractive at odds of -147.

Latest Ivan Perisic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+102

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Andrej Kramaric to Score +140

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia) has scored at least one goal in three straight matches. We’re content to land the +140 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Andrej Kramaric Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+105

First

+330

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-204

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -102

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Montenegro away games, with the previous five Croatia matches averaging 13.40 corners. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -102.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Croatia

Total

11.20 5.80 5.40

Home

9.20 4.70 4.50

Away

11.20 6.10 5.10

Montenegro

Total

11.20 5.60 5.60

Home

9.20 5.70 3.50

Away

9.80 4.10 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-118

Croatia Corners

Over 6.5

-138

Under 6.5

-100

Montenegro Corners

Over 2.5

-138

Under 2.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-625

X

+900

2

+550

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Croatia vs Montenegro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Running Scared of Croatia Win

According to the betting odds, Croatia are major -625 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 86% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Montenegro have been priced up at +1500.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Croatia at -182 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Montenegro at +900. The draw is the third option at +205.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-625

X

+600

2

+1500

Half-Time Result

1

-182

X

+205

2

+900

Double Chance

1X

-10000

12

-1111

X2

+360

Draw No Bet

1

-2500

2

+850

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2

-111

2 Hcp +2

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+133

No

-189

Ante Budimir is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Ante Budimir is priced at +320 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of -100 to find the net anytime.

Ante Budimir (Croatia)

First

-100

Anytime

+320

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)

First

+105

Anytime

+330

Toni Fruk (Croatia)

First

+170

Anytime

+510

Ivan Perisic (Croatia)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Lovro Majer (Croatia)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Luka Modric (Croatia)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Mario Pasalic (Croatia)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Stevan Jovetić (Montenegro)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Josko Gvardiol (Croatia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Marko Bakić (Montenegro)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Milan Vukotić (Montenegro)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Josip Stanisic (Croatia)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Marko Jankovic (Montenegro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ivan Smolčić (Croatia)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Toni Fruk (Croatia)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+107

Ivan Perisic (Croatia)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+102

Lovro Majer (Croatia)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-120

Luka Modric (Croatia)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Mario Pasalic (Croatia)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Ante Budimir (Croatia)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-185

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-204

Stevan Jovetić (Montenegro)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Josko Gvardiol (Croatia)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Marko Bakić (Montenegro)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Milan Vukotić (Montenegro)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-526

Marko Jankovic (Montenegro)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Josip Stanisic (Croatia)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Croatia Stats

Montenegro Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 42.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Croatia vs Montenegro Lineups & Team News

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