Montenegro vs Slovenia Tips

Slovenia are predicted to edge an away win. They hold a slight quality and consistency edge in recent international play. Montenegro are tough at home, but current form favors Slovenia’s away capability in this near-balanced tie.

I expect an incredibly tight contest that could result in a tie as Montenegro hosts Slovenia in the first leg of their World Championship qualification playoff this Thursday, May 14, 2026. These two Balkan rivals recently made history at the EHF EURO in January 2026, playing out a staggering 41??'40 thriller ??' the highest-scoring game in the tournament's history. That match proved there is virtually nothing separating them, with Montenegro's explosive attack led by Vuko Borozan matched by Slovenia’s tactical depth under Uroš Zorman. Playing in the hostile environment of Podgorica, Montenegro will be desperate to avoid a first-leg deficit. That will likely lead to a high-intensity battle where neither side can pull away, making a deadlock a very realistic outcome.

Slovenia is the side I would stay with here. Current world rankings place Slovenia at No. 15 with 1,890 points, while Montenegro sits at No. 22 with 1,234 points. Recent form favors Slovenia, with 4 wins in the last 5 matches, averaging 29.8 goals per game.