England will be looking for another impressive victory when they travel to Podgorica to take on Montenegro in Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
Gareth Southgate’s men ran out 5-0 winners in their opening qualification clash at home to the Czech Republic, the latest in a run of eye-catching performances for the World Cup and Nations League semi-finalists.
Latest odds
Unbeaten in 40 qualification matches, they are 1/3 (1.33) favourites with bet365 to come out on top once again at the Podgorica City Stadium.
The Brave Falcons have won just two of their last 13 fixtures, and are 10/1 (11.00) outsiders to pull off a shock victory in this one.
Three of the previous four encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 7/2 (4.50) on this one also finishing up all square.
Team news
Star striker Stevan Jovetic is unavailable due to injury, while fellow former Manchester City player Stefan Savic is a serious doubt as he struggles with a hamstring issue.
Eric Dier became the seventh member of the Three Lions squad to withdraw due to injury after being forced off early on against the Czech Republic.
Superior England
While Jovetic’s absence is a major blow for a team that has failed to score in four of their last six home games, Savic could be even more sorely missed considering the guests’ flying form.
With Raheem Sterling seemingly at his best after a sparkling attacking performance on Friday, Southgate’s team will be feeling particularly confident of getting among the goals in Montenegro.
Having now gone five European qualifiers without conceding, they will also back themselves to resist any threat from the goal-shy hosts.
Predictions
Considering their superiority at both ends of the pitch, odds of 11/10 (2.10) are well worth backing on England winning by at least two clear goals in another impressive display.
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England (-1) to win for a 1.5pt stake at 11/10 (2.10) with bet365