World Cup Qualification UEFA Group H
Wembley Stadium
11-10-2013 @ 20.00 UK
How are the two teams form?
England is currently 1st in Group H with 1 point to number 2 and 3; Ukraine and Montenegro. It is, therefore, a very important match for the Three Lions as they walk into Wembley on Friday. One of the big questions before the match is Joe Hart who have not been so convincing in the last couple of weeks for Manchester City. However, a goal scorer of 25-3 witnesses that England has some top strikers, and when it comes to it; football is about scoring one more goal than the opponent.
Montenegro played a draw against Poland in September and is as mentioned 3rd in the group. The Balkan country has played well in the qualification and only lost 1 match against Ukraine. During the last meeting between the two sides, Montenegro battled their way back after Rooney scored an early goal and showed that they are capable of playing up against some of the best nations in the world.
What are the probable lineups?
No big surprises in the Roy Hogdson's squad before the two matches. Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend can get their first cap while England might be without Ashley Cole as he is injured with rib problems. Montenegro have called up to former and to current Premier League players, as Simon Vuckevic and Stefan Savic and Stevan Jovetic, (Manchester City) and Elsad Zverotic are part of the squad.
Hart
Jagielka - Cahill - Jones - Baines
Carrick - Gerrard
Welbeck - Rooney - Wilshere
Sturridge
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Beqiraj
Kasalica - Jovetic - Vucinic
Novakovic - Zverotic
Bozovic - Basa - Dzudovic - Savic
Bozovic
What to expect from this match?
As mentioned earlier, Montenegro has shown that they can play up with England, and they can do it again on Friday. Furthermore, England form is curvier than Kim Kardashian, and you never know if they have a good or bad day.
However, this is one of the most important matches for the Three Lions why I expect them to step up a and take all three points against Montenegro. That said, we probably should not expect to see an exciting and attacking match but more or less a tactical and boring fight.
What are the odds?
BET365 holds England as favorites with a 2/5 bet, while a draw gives 19/5 at BetVictor. BetFair is the place to spend your money if you believe in a Montenegro victory as they holds a 49/6 bet on the visitors.
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