Cyprus - Montenegro

Ioannis Pittas remains the focal point for Cyprus as they prepare to host Montenegro on 15 November 2026 for this UEFA Nations League C Group 2 matchday 6 clash. Coming off a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Armenia, the hosts will look to lean on the attacking instincts of Pittas, Marcus Edwards, and Loizos Loizou to break down a resilient visiting side. The team faces a challenge in defense, however, as they must navigate this final group fixture without the injured Konstantinos Soteriou, placing extra pressure on Konstantinos Laifis and the expected defensive unit to maintain their composure at Alphamega Stadium.

Montenegro arrives in high spirits following a 2-1 victory over Latvia, though they must contend with the significant absence of the suspended Stefan Savic. With Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic expected to lead the line, the visitors will look to replicate their 2-1 win over Cyprus from 25 September 2026. Given the tight margins in their recent encounters, the battle in midfield between Grigoris Kastanos and Montenegro's Vasilije Adzic will likely dictate the tempo of this decisive contest.