Slovakia vs Montenegro Live Score, Result & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
Slovakia host Montenegro in a pre-World Cup international friendly tonight, Friday June 5, 2026, with kickoff set for 18:30 CEST (12:30 ET / 16:30 UTC / 17:30 BST / 21:30 PKT) at Košická futbalová aréna in Košice. Slovakia are unbeaten in the verified senior H2H record, while Montenegro arrive with a recent clean-sheet win.
Both teams missed the FIFA World Cup 2026 field, so this match is about squad direction, manager rhythm and late-season confidence. Follow Slovakia vs Montenegro live score, result, team news, lineups, match stats, and highlights updates here.
Slovakia vs Montenegro – Match Live Score
Slovakia vs Montenegro Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Slovakia vs Montenegro |
| Competition | Pre-World Cup Friendly |
| Date | Friday June 5, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 18:30 CEST / 16:30 UTC / 12:30 ET / 17:30 BST / 21:30 PKT |
| Venue | Košická futbalová aréna, Košice, Slovakia |
| Capacity | 12,555 |
| Slovakia FIFA Ranking | 45th |
| Montenegro FIFA Ranking | 81st |
| Slovakia WC Status | Not WC 2026 qualified |
| Montenegro WC Status | Not WC 2026 qualified |
| Slovakia Manager | Vladimir Weiss |
| Montenegro Manager | Robert Prosinečki |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Slovakia vs Montenegro Team News
Montenegro News
Montenegro’s squad picture changed before kickoff because Nikola Krstović and Stefan Savić were reported as withdrawals from the initial group due to fitness issues. That removes a key forward and a senior centre-back from Prosinečki’s first-choice spine.
The visitors still have Adam Marušić, Stevan Jovetić, Marko Janković and Milutin Osmajić available as important reference points. Montenegro can stay competitive if the midfield screens the defence and avoids giving Slovakia easy central entries.
Slovakia Team News
Slovakia are in a new coaching phase with Vladimir Weiss back around the national team setup after Francesco Calzona’s spell ended. The Malta win gave Weiss a useful starting point, but the bigger test is whether Slovakia can produce more control against stronger pressure.
Milan Škriniar, Stanislav Lobotka, Dávid Hancko, Lukáš Haraslín and Dávid Strelec give the home side a stronger core than the rankings gap suggests. Official starting XIs remain yet to be confirmed, so the lineup card should stay projected until team sheets are released.
Slovakia vs Montenegro – Starting Lineups
Slovakia
4-2-3-1Montenegro
4-2-3-1Substitutes: Slovakia and Montenegro bench lists are yet to be confirmed. Official substitutes should update after team sheets are released.
Slovakia vs Montenegro Highlights
Highlights are yet to be confirmed before kickoff. Goals, major chances and result notes should be added once the match begins.
Slovakia vs Montenegro Recent Form
| Team | Recent Form |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | Win vs Malta, mixed spring results, new manager phase |
| Montenegro | Win vs Bulgaria, recent fitness withdrawals, compact away setup |
Slovakia's Malta result matters because it gave Weiss a first win before a stronger opponent. The home side still need sharper chance creation because Montenegro will not leave as much space.
Montenegro's Bulgaria win showed defensive resilience, but the attacking absences reduce their margin. A low-scoring match remains likely if Slovakia do not find an early breakthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Slovakia vs Montenegro live score?
The match is listed as 0 - 0 before kickoff. The scorecard updates when match data changes.
Are Slovakia vs Montenegro lineups confirmed?
Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed. The lineup card remains projected until team sheets are released.
Where is Slovakia vs Montenegro being played?
Slovakia vs Montenegro is being played at Košická futbalová aréna in Košice.
What competition is Slovakia vs Montenegro?
Slovakia vs Montenegro is a Pre-World Cup Friendly in the June international window.
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