Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Bulgaria and Montenegro face each other at Huvepharma Arena in what is expected to be a close EURO 2024 qualifier. The Bulgarians did well to beat North Macedonia in their last competitive game (Nations League), but Friday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. A man to watch in the home team will be Ludogorets forward Kiril Despodov, who scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Cherno More.
The Montenegrins, on the other hand, have not been in action since November 20, 2022 when they suffered a 1-0 loss to Slovenia in a friendly. Boss Miodrag Radulovic continues relying on Hertha Berlin striker Stevan Jovetic, with Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic making the cut as well. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards in Razgrad as Bulgaria are tough to beat at home. You should know that the two national teams have shared the spoils in each of their last three meetings.
Highlighted Team (Montenegro):
Montenegro is yet another former Yugoslavian republic. The Montenegrins declared their independence in 2006 and they played their first official match under the name of Montenegro in March, 2007. The Hrabri sokoli defeated Hungary in their first official game, with the team coming from behind to beat the Hungarians.
Serie A superstar Mirko Vucinic and Igor Burzanovic scored for Montenegro in the 2-1 triumph over Hungary. Montenegro national football team participated in the UEFA Euro 2012 playoffs and that is regarded as the team’s biggest success. The Hrabri sokoli faced Czech Republic in the double-header, but they eventually failed to book their place at the showpiece tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
Aforementioned attacker Mirko Vucinic is seen as one of the most famous footballers who played for the Montenegro national team, but we should mention former Manchester City ace Stevan Jovetic as well. Montenegro play their home games at Stadion Pod Goricom and they recorded their biggest win against San Marino (6-0) in September, 2012.