Montenegro - Cyprus

Stevan Jovetic spearheads the Montenegro attack as they welcome Cyprus to Stadion Pod Goricom on 25 September 2026 for this UEFA Nations League C Group 2 matchday 1 encounter. The experienced forward is expected to start in a potent attacking trio alongside Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic, tasked with providing the cutting edge for the hosts. While the absence of Adam Marusic due to injury creates a notable void in the defensive structure, the side looks to maintain their historical dominance in this fixture, having secured a convincing 4-0 victory when the teams last met in the Nations League on 17 November 2020.

Cyprus arrives looking to improve upon a challenging head-to-head record against their hosts. Led by the creative presence of Grigoris Kastanos in midfield and the attacking threat of Ioannis Pittas, the visitors will aim to frustrate the Montenegro backline. With a balanced expected XI featuring Konstantinos Laifis anchoring the defence, Cyprus must find a way to break their recent scoring drought against this opponent. This opening contest will be vital for both nations as they look to establish early momentum in a tightly contested group stage.