Montenegro vs. England: Euro 2020 Qualifying Odds, Live Stream, TV Info
March 24, 2019
England shot to the top of Group A in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying by thrashing the Czech Republic 5-0 on Friday, and they travel to Montenegro on Monday hoping to keep up their perfect start.
Montenegro fell victim to a refereeing injustice in their Group A opener on Friday, conceding a late penalty to draw 1-1 against Bulgaria and allowing the Three Lions to claim a quick advantage at the top of the pool.
England manager Gareth Southgate will, however, be wary of the fact that England have never beaten this opponent at Podgorica City Stadium. His side travelled to the venue during qualifying for UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup but were only able to draw on each visit.
Group A's leaders will be hopeful of breaking their duck in Montenegro after smashing five past Czech Republic, while Montenegro will feel aggrieved not to be entering this duel level on points.
Date: Monday, March 25
Time: 7:45 p.m p.m. GMT/3:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Podgorica City Stadium
TV Info: ITV (UK)
Odds
Montenegro: 7-1
Draw: 16-5
England: 6-11
Via Oddschecker.
Preview
The Three Lions may hold a disappointing record in Podgorica, but a dazzling display on Matchday 1 sent reminded England's Group A foes who the favourites are.
Raheem Sterling's hat-trick was a driving force behind their win at Wembley Stadium, the latest continuation in what could be the best season of the Manchester City forward's career.
OptaJoe celebrated a 20-year first following Sterling's superlative form for club and country:
It was also a special night for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, who didn't take long to mark his first England start with an assist to Sterling:
Sancho will be hopeful of keeping his place in Southgate's starting XI for the trip to Montenegro, though the manager could decide to ring the changes despite still being in the early stages of the competition.
Czech Republic may be considered by many as the second-best team in Group A, but former England midfielder Chris Waddle illustrated just how far above their standard England looked, as BBC 5 Live Sport shared:
The Brave Falcons drew 1-1 away to Bulgaria on Friday after Stefan Mugosa put them ahead in the 50th minute, only for a bizarre refereeing decision to give their hosts the chance to equalise late on.
French official Ruddy Buquet awarded a penalty for a foul that clearly occurred outside the box, as Sky Sports shared (UK only):
Todor Nedelev converted the resulting spot-kick to devastate Montenegro, with footage courtesy of Optus Sport (U.S. only):
Montenegro have lost their past two home games without scoring a goal, while England are unbeaten in six and have won their past four on the trot.
Southgate's new-look Three Lions got off to a slick start in Euro 2020 qualifying and will hope to increase their two-point cushion at the top of Group A in Podgorica.