Liam Duckstein
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Armenia host Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League on Monday 28 September 2026, and the headline for this predicted lineups preview is how settled both camps have looked in their most recent outings. Neither team news picture has thrown up a shock so far, and the numbers behind each expected XI point to continuity rather than change. Below are the projected XIs, the absentee list for each side, and a plain explanation of how the calls were made.
Predicted Armenia Line-up
Armenia’s projected 5-4-1 lines up in what is head coach Eghishe Melikyan’s preferred shape, though it is worth stressing this projection is built from just a single recent lineup rather than a run of matches. Even so, it is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – so the read, thin as the sample is, at least reflects genuine recent selection. Goalkeeper Ognjen Čančarević and forward Artur Miranyan both started that most recent fixture, but with only one match to go on, no individual’s start count can yet be called a clear outlier. Treat the whole XI as tentative until more data arrives.
Armenia predicted XI: Ognjen Čančarević; Artem Bandikyan, Erik Piloyan, Georgiy Harutyunyan, Jose·Julio, Nayair Tiknizyan; Ugochukwu Iwu, Artur Serobyan, Eduard Spertsyan, narek hovhannisyan; Artur Miranyan
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Ognjen Čančarević | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Artem Bandikyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Erik Piloyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Georgiy Harutyunyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 20 | Jose·Julio | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 21 | Nayair Tiknizyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 6 | Ugochukwu Iwu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 9 | Artur Serobyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Eduard Spertsyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 23 | narek hovhannisyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 18 | Artur Miranyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Predicted Montenegro Line-up
Montenegro’s expected XI is projected in a 4-4-2, matching Mirko Vucinić’s preferred setup, though as with Armenia this is drawn from only one recent lineup and should be read cautiously. It remains a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – which gives some confidence even within a small sample. Goalkeeper Balša Popović started that last match along with the rest of the group, while Milos Brnovic stands out as the one name here who did not start the most recent fixture despite being included in this projection. That gap makes Brnovic the player most likely to be swapped out if the official team news differs from this expected XI.
Montenegro predicted XI: Balša Popović; Igor Vujacic, milan roganovic, Stefan Savić, Ognjen Gasevic; Andrija Bulatović, Marko Janković, Vasilije Adzic, Milos Brnovic; Stevan Jovetić, Milutin Osmajić
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 13 | Balša Popović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Igor Vujacic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | milan roganovic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | Stefan Savić | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Ognjen Gasevic | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | 21 | Andrija Bulatović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | Marko Janković | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Vasilije Adzic | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | 14 | Milos Brnovic | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 10 | Stevan Jovetić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 20 | Milutin Osmajić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
For Armenia, no absentees are recorded in the data, so there is no line here that has been visibly thinned by injury or suspension. With the full group seemingly available, none of the bench options – none of whom started in the sample used – are being asked to step in out of necessity rather than rotation.
Montenegro’s situation mirrors that: no absentees are recorded in the data, leaving Mirko Vucinić’s group without a forced change on paper. Should a switch be needed up front, Nikola Krstović is the bench option best placed to come in, being the only substitute in the squad with a start recorded in the sample used here.
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each projected XI was built from that side’s most recent lineup – one match for both Armenia and Montenegro in this case – with more recent appearances weighted more heavily than older ones. Any player confirmed injured or suspended was removed from contention before the XI was assembled. Because the sample here is so small, both line-ups are best treated as an early-stage projection that can and likely will shift once the official team is announced.
Read also: Armenia vs Montenegro Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form as of 27 Sep 2026
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FAQ
What formation are Armenia and Montenegro expected to play?
Armenia are projected in a 5-4-1, Eghishe Melikyan’s preferred shape, while Montenegro are projected in a 4-4-2 under Mirko Vucinić.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Armenia vs Montenegro?
Ognjen Čančarević is projected to start in goal for Armenia, with Balša Popović expected between the posts for Montenegro.
Are there any injuries or suspensions for Armenia vs Montenegro?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either Armenia or Montenegro ahead of this match.
When do Armenia and Montenegro kick off?
The UEFA Nations League fixture between Armenia and Montenegro kicks off on Monday 28 September 2026.