Belgium vs Montenegro Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | International Friendlies 2024

Published at :June 4, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Modified at :June 4, 2024 at 2:33 PM

The Red Devils prepare for Euro 2024 with a friendly against Montenegro.

Despite lacking key player like Thibaut Courtois and having stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku in their 30s, Belgium are still a strong contender under Domenico Tedesco’s guidance. They are undefeated in 12 matches. During this period they won against Germany and drew with England. Tedesco will aim to extend this streak to 14 games (Montenegro then later Luxembourg) before their Euro 2024 opener against Slovakia.

Montenegro, under new coach Robert Prosinecki, have shown promise with victories over Belarus and North Macedonia earlier this year. Building on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor, the Brave Falcons under Prosinecki have secured five wins in their last eight matches. Meanwhile, their only previous encounter with Belgium ended in a 2-2 draw in 2012.

Kick-off

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 7:30 PM BST

Thursday, 6 June 2024, 12:00 AM IST

Location: Stade Roi Baudouin

Form

Belgium (All Competitions): D-W-W-D-D

Montenegro (All Competitions): L-W-L-W-W

Players to watch

Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

Romelu Lukaku remains an important part of his team. He will be as important as De Bruyne is for Tedesco and his gameplan. The 31-year-old has 13 goals and three assists after making 32 Serie A appearances. If he can continue this form for Belgium, he could be a player to reckon with.

Stevan Jovetic (Montenegro)

The former Man City forward, Stevan Jovetic is now running his show in Greece with Olympiakos. He has 10 goals/assists in 21 league appearances for his club. As Jovetic is available for his national side, as a 34-year-old senior player in the squad, he would be expected to utilise his experience and deliver.

Match facts

Belgium are undefeated in the past 12 games, scoring 27 goals during that period
Montenegro have five wins in the last eight matches

Belgium vs Montenegro: Betting odds and tips

Tip 1: Belgium to win
Tip 2: Belgium to score in both halves
Tip 3: Belgium to keep a clean sheet

Injury and team news

The hosts look set to hand Kevin De Bruyne his 100th cap. Axel Witsel is also back in the fold.

Montenegro will be without several starters including Stefan Savic, with Meldin Dreskovic and Andrija Vukcevic likely coming into the backline, alongside Stevan Jovetic who will captain the team.

Head-to-head

Matches: 1

Belgium: 0

Montenegro: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup

Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sels (GK); Castagne, Debast, Vertonghen, Theate; Onana, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku

Montenegro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sarkic (GK); Vukcevic, Vujacic, Dreskovic, Vukcevic; Jankovic, Bakic; Jovovic, Jovetic, Camaj; Mugosa

Match prediction

We predict a solid victory for the Red Devils and take the confidence into the next game. As for Montenegro, it could be a difficult uphill battle.

Prediction: Belgium 4-0 Montenegro

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv

UK: Premier Sports 2

USA: ESPN, Fox Sports

Nigeria: N/A

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