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Cyprus and Montenegro meet in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 15 November 2026, and the predicted lineups on this page turn on the selection questions created by one absence for each side. Both projections are tentative: each rests on a single recent line-up, so treat them as a starting point rather than a settled picture. Kickoff is at Sunday 15 November 2026.
Cyprus Predicted XI
Cyprus are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape preferred by their coach Apostolos Mantzios. The projection is a settled side in the sense that all 11 of the projected XI started their last match, although that match is the only one the projection draws on. Fabiano, Hector Kyprianou and Ioannis Pittas each have a start in the single match used here, and none of the starts in this projection can yet be compared against a longer run of matches. The expected XI below should be read with that limit in mind.
Cyprus predicted XI: Fabiano; Hector Kyprianou, Giorgos Malekkidis, Leonidas·Konomis, Konstantinos Laifis; Ioannis Pittas, Loizos Loizou, Panagiotis Andreou, Grigoris Kastanos, Marcus Edwards; Iasonas Pikis
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Fabiano | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Hector Kyprianou | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 14 | Giorgos Malekkidis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Leonidas·Konomis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 19 | Konstantinos Laifis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 9 | Ioannis Pittas | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Loizos Loizou | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 16 | Panagiotis Andreou | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 20 | Grigoris Kastanos | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 23 | Marcus Edwards | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 11 | Iasonas Pikis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Montenegro Predicted XI
Montenegro are projected in a 4-4-2, the formation preferred by their coach Mirko Vucinić. As with Cyprus, the projection rests on one recent line-up, and all 11 players in it started that match, so the count gives no real measure of consistency yet. Balša Popović is the predicted starter in goal, and Nikola Krstović and Milutin Osmajić are the expected pair up front.
Montenegro predicted XI: Balša Popović; Igor Vujacic, Stefan Savić, Ognjen Gasevic, Andrija Bulatović; Marko Janković, Vasilije Adzic, Milos Brnovic, Sead Hakšabanović; Nikola Krstović, Milutin Osmajić
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Balša Popović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Igor Vujacic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Stefan Savić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 16 | Ognjen Gasevic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 21 | Andrija Bulatović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Marko Janković | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Vasilije Adzic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | — | Milos Brnovic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | — | Sead Hakšabanović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Nikola Krstović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 20 | Milutin Osmajić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
Andronikos Kakoullis is out injured for Cyprus, and he is a forward, so the absence thins the attacking line of the 4-2-3-1. The bench has no starts in the match used here, which means none of its players stands out as the obvious replacement; the choice will depend on how the coach sets the front line on the day.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andronikos Kakoullis | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
Marko Perović is out injured for Montenegro, and his position is midfield, so the absence affects the centre of the 4-4-2. Like Cyprus, the bench has no starts in the single match used, so there is no clear name ready to step in from the data alone.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marko Perović | M | injured | Ligament stretching |
Where These Predictions Come From
Each side’s XI was built from its only available recent line-up, the match played on 12 November 2026, so there was no older match to weight against it. Players confirmed injured or suspended were removed before the XI was set. This is a projection that can change when the official team is announced, and it should be read as a tentative guide rather than a confirmed selection.
Read also: Cyprus vs Montenegro Prediction: 15.11.2026 UEFA Nations League
Read also: Cyprus vs Montenegro Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated November 2026)
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Cyprus vs Montenegro?
Fabiano is the predicted starter in goal for Cyprus, and Balša Popović is the predicted starter for Montenegro. Both come from the single recent line-up used for each side.
What formation will Cyprus and Montenegro line up in?
Cyprus are projected in a 4-2-3-1 and Montenegro in a 4-4-2, both matching the shapes preferred by their coaches. The projection can change when the official team is announced.
Who is unavailable for Cyprus and Montenegro?
Andronikos Kakoullis is out injured for Cyprus, and Marko Perović is out injured for Montenegro. Neither is in the predicted XI for their side.
When does Cyprus vs Montenegro kick off?
The Nations League match kicks off on Sunday 15 November 2026. Check the official team news closer to the time for the confirmed line-ups.