Wales faces Montenegro in Nations League clash
- Wales played a goalless draw against Turkey in Craig Bellamy's first match as manager, extending their scoreless streak to four games.
- Montenegro lost 2-0 to Iceland prior to hosting Wales in Niksic, marking the first senior international match at this venue.
- Wales aims to break their goal drought and improve their performance after a disappointing run, while Montenegro seeks to regain home advantage despite the venue change.
Wales began the Craig Bellamy era with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Turkey in a Nations League match held at Cardiff City Stadium. This result marked the fourth consecutive game without a goal for the Dragons, their worst streak since 2012. The team has struggled to find the net since a 4-1 victory over Finland in March, prompting Bellamy to promise changes to address their scoring issues. Montenegro, on the other hand, faced a 2-0 defeat against Iceland prior to hosting Wales. The match took place in Niksic, approximately 45 minutes from the capital Podgorica, as UEFA deemed the National Stadium unplayable due to poor pitch conditions. This change in venue raises questions about whether Montenegro will lose their home advantage, given the smaller capacity of Niksic's City Stadium, which holds around 5,000 spectators. Wales' last visit to Montenegro in September 2010 ended in a defeat that led to the departure of then-manager John Toshack. Despite winning the reverse fixture in Cardiff a year later, the Dragons have struggled historically against Montenegro, having lost two out of three encounters. As both teams prepare for this crucial fixture, Wales is focused on breaking their goal drought, while Montenegro aims to capitalize on their home match to regain momentum in the Nations League.