"Croatia have set the tone for their World Cup qualifying journey in ruthless fashion, winning all three of their opening matches by an aggregate score of 13-1. Most of that firepower came in emphatic wins over Gibraltar and the Czech Republic, before a more workmanlike display on Friday saw them edge the Faroe Islands 1-0 thanks to Andrej Kramaric's first-half strike."
"Currently sitting second in Group L, Zlatko Dalic's men trail leaders Czech Republic by three points but crucially hold two games in hand, leaving them well placed to finish top and secure automatic qualification. Defensively, Croatia have been equally impressive, conceding just once in three games, and they will expect to showcase that resilience again in their first-ever clash with Montenegro."
Croatia have won all three qualifying matches by an aggregate 13-1, with emphatic victories over Gibraltar and the Czech Republic and a 1-0 win over the Faroe Islands via Andrej Kramaric. They sit second in Group L, three points behind the Czech Republic but holding two games in hand, and have conceded only once in three games. Croatia remain strong at home, unbeaten there since October 2023. Fitness checks are required for Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, and Josip Stanisic, while Luka Modric returns and Ivan Perisic should start. Montenegro opened with back-to-back home wins but saw momentum stall thereafter and arrive under pressure to revive their campaign.
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