Croatia started the World Cup qualifiers with confidence, beating the Faroe Islands away (1:0, but with dominance) and previously demonstrating high performance (7:0 victories over Gibraltar and 5:1 over the Czech Republic). The team has a star-studded lineup and is traditionally strong at home, where it imposes its game even on more prestigious opponents.
Montenegro, on the contrary, shows inconsistent results. In the first round, they lost both matches to the Czech Republic (0:2), and in friendly matches they often lose. Their defense looks vulnerable against teams with a powerful attack, especially on the road.
