Montenegro v Wales: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Wales began life under new head coach Craig Bellamy with a dominant display in their 0-0 draw with Turkey last Friday and will be confident of going one better against Montenegro in their UEFA Nations League contest in Niksic on Monday.

Montenegro have lost five of their last eight matches and were soundly beaten 2-0 by Iceland in their Nations League opener.

Montenegro v Wales betting tips and predictions

Wales to win - 13/10

Wales opened their Nations League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Turkey in Cardiff on Friday, but the Dragons were more dominant than that scoreline suggests and they could easily have taken the victory at a rain-sodden Cardiff City Stadium.

Aaron Ramsey and Joe Rodon missed glorious chances to hand Wales the win, while Sorba Thomas also had a goal ruled out in the first half.

New head coach Bellamy has promised a more expansive approach after taking over the national team role from Rob Page and he was delighted with what he saw on Friday, while promising that there was more to come from his side.

And there is every chance his bullish nature could pay off, with Wales taking on a Montenegro side that fell to a 2-0 defeat at Iceland in their opening match of this Nations League campaign.

Montenegro dominated possession but that was about as good as it got for Robert Prosinecki's side, who have now lost three games in a row, during a sequence of five defeats in eight matches.

Wales have beaten Montenegro once in three attempts, but there was enough to like about their efforts on Friday to suggest a similar showing in Niksic may be enough to secure their first win under Bellamy.

Draw at half-time- 1/1

Wales have failed to score in their last four matches and a tight encounter looks likely against the Montenegrins on Monday evening.

The Dragons have beaten these opponents just once in three meetings, but their hosts look to be in poor shape and may not be able to offer much of a threat in Niksic.

The Brave Falcons had plenty of the ball in Friday's 2-0 loss in Iceland but they did little with it, forcing just four shots on target in 90 minutes.

Wales' main aim will be to avoid defeat and that could lead to a cagey opening period, with the draw at half-time looking a value bet.

Three of the Dragons' last four matches have been level at the interval and that sequence could be extended on Monday, with confidence low in the home camp following three straight losses.

Sorba Thomas anytime goalscorer - 13/2

Wales managed just one shot on target in the 0-0 draw with Turkey, but they accumulated 15 efforts in total and created plenty of opportunities to land a crucial victory.

An expansive approach has been promised by new head coach Bellamy and his side embraced that, with Aaron Ramsey, Brennan Johnson and Joe Rodon missing gilt-edged chances to land the three points, meaning things could have looked even better for the Dragons with better finishing.

One person who did have the ball in the back of the net was Sorba Thomas and he looks a value option to make his mark once again on Monday.

The winger latched on to a fine pass from Ramsey to produce an accomplished finish but his effort was ruled out as he was adjudged  to have strayed offside.

And more chances could come his way on Monday evening, as Wales look to play on the front foot and the 13/2 that Thomas gets on the scoresheet against Montenegro is worth an investment at that price.

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Montenegro v Wales odds

Montenegro - 21/10
Draw - 23/10
Wales - 13/10

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