Montenegro vs Slovenia in an international friendly on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at Stadion Pod Goricom, Podgorica. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM local time, with Slovenia entering as slight favourites based on recent form and rankings.
Montenegro and Slovenia, who missed out on World Cup qualification, are now playing their second matches of 2026.
Montenegro hosts Slovenia in Podgorica in a useful late-March friendly that gives both sides one more competitive test before the next international window.
Montenegro arrives after a 2-0 win over Andorra, while Slovenia come in off a 1-0 loss to Hungary, so both teams should be motivated to end the March calendar on a better note.
UEFA’s official match page lists this as a Friendly Matches fixture at Gradski Stadion Podgorica.
Montenegro vs Slovenia – Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Match: Montenegro vs Slovenia.
- Tournament: International Friendly.
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Time: 12:00 PM local time in Podgorica, which is about 6:00 AM ET. That ET conversion is an inference from the listed local kick-off.
- Stadium: Gradski Stadion Podgorica / Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro.
- Broadcast: UEFA’s match listing shows FOX Sports as a watch partner, and Fox Sports has a live listing for the game.
Team News and Analysis
Montenegro
Montenegro come into this friendly with a bit of confidence after beating Andorra 2-0 on March 27. UEFA’s squad list for the match includes experienced names like Stefan Savić, Risto Radunović, Igor Vujačić, Marko Vešović, Sead Hakšabanović, Driton Camaj, Stefan Lončar, and Stefan Mugoša, so there is enough seniority to handle a tough home test.
Montenegro’s best path is likely to be compact defending, strong set pieces, and quick direct attacks through their senior forwards.
If they can keep Slovenia from controlling the tempo early, the home side have enough physicality and experience to make this a messy game.
That last sentence is an inference based on the squad profile and recent result.
Slovenia
Slovenia arrive after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Hungary, but their squad still looks strong and balanced. UEFA’s official squad page includes Jan Oblak, Jaka Bijol, David Brekalo, Adam Gnezda Čerin, Timi Max Elšnik, Benjamin Šeško, Andraž Šporar, and Sandi Lovrić among the available names, which gives Matjaž Kek a solid spine from back to front.
Their biggest strength is structure. Slovenia can defend in a compact shape, keep possession when needed, and create chances through clean movement around Šeško and Šporar.
Against Montenegro, they should feel comfortable if they can slow the game down and keep the midfield under control. That is an inference based on the official squad list and recent result.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Slovenia have had the better of this matchup recently. ESPN’s head-to-head record shows Slovenia beat Montenegro 1-0 in November 2022 and 2-0 in June 2018, while the teams also drew 1-1 in 2007.
That history gives Slovenia a narrow edge, though the gap is not huge.
| Date | Competition Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov. 2022 | International Friendly | Slovenia 1-0 Montenegro |
| 2 Jun. 2018 | International Friendly | Montenegro 0-2 Slovenia |
| 22 Aug. 2007 | International Friendly | Montenegro 1-1 Slovenia |
Montenegro vs Slovenia Starting XI
- Montenegro (4-2-3-1): Petković; Vukčević, Vujačić, Šipčić, Radunović; Brnović, Lončar; Hakšabanović, Bulatović, Camaj; Mugoša.
- Slovenia (4-4-2): Oblak; Stojanović, Bijol, Brekalo, Janža; Verbič, Čerin, Elšnik, Lovrić; Šeško, Šporar.
Key Players to Watch
- Montenegro: Stefan Savić, Stefan Mugoša, Sead Hakšabanović, Driton Camaj, Marko Vešović. Savić gives the back line leadership, while Mugoša remains the main reference up front.
- Slovenia: Jan Oblak, Jaka Bijol, Benjamin Šeško, Andraž Šporar, Timi Max Elšnik. Oblak is the calm base at the back, while Šeško is the player most likely to decide the game in the final third.
Match Prediction
This looks like a tight, low-scoring friendly. Montenegro have home advantage and recent momentum, but Slovenia look a little more settled as a team and have had the better of the head-to-head in recent years.
- Prediction: Montenegro 1-1 Slovenia.
Where to Watch Montenegro vs Slovenia
For U.S. viewers, UEFA’s match listing shows FOX Sports as a broadcast partner, and Fox Sports also has a live listing for the match.
- United States: FOX Sports (typically Fox Sports 2 for friendlies) or stream it via FuboTV. Spanish-language – ViX.
- MENA Region: The match is being broadcast on beIN SPORTS and can be streamed through the TOD platform.
- Europe:
- Balkans: Local coverage is typically provided by Arena Sport.
- DAZN: In many European territories (such as Germany or Italy), DAZN holds the rights for international friendlies.
- Global/Other: Official updates and potential streaming links for specific countries are listed in the UEFA.com Match Centre.
When is Montenegro vs Slovenia?
Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
What time does it kick off?
12:00 PM local time in Podgorica, which is about 6:00 AM ET.
Where is the match being played?
Gradski Stadion Podgorica in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Where can I watch it in the U.S.?
FOX Sports is listed as a watch partner, and Fox Sports has a live match listing.
Who is the favorite team?
Slovenia are a slight favorite on paper because of the stronger recent head-to-head, but Montenegro’s home advantage keeps this very close. That is an inference based on the official match history and squad lists.
