Montenegro vs. Greece Prediction on July 12, 2025

Match info

The World Aquatics Championships, organized by FINA, the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competitions in water sports, will feature its 22nd edition this July. The men’s water polo tournament (the water polo World Championships), one of 6 aquatic disciplines within the World Aquatics Championships, will certainly be grabbing the spotlight. In Round 1 of Group D on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. SGT (local Singapore time), heavyweights Montenegro and Greece will be contesting for an early advantage. Their match for the water polo World Championships will take place at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, located in the Singapore Sports Hub. It might come as a surprise to see the odds of bookmakers with apps for Android for the match winner, as they give pretty short odds for Greece’s triumph.

Meeting statistics

Current form: Montenegro (FINA-ranked #6)

• 15–14 win vs. Netherlands in the April World Cup
• Competitive 11–12 loss to Croatia (World Cup podium clash)
• Brings World Cup-grade experience and offensive depth

Current form: Greece (FINA-ranked #5)

• Strong European pedigree: bronze medalist in 2022 & 2023 World Championships
• No major recent World Cup tournaments, but consistent in top-tier European competition

Playing style: Montenegro

• Offensively aggressive, often involved in high-scoring games (e.g., 15 goals vs. Netherlands)
• Structured defense under coach Dejan Savić; physical and well-organized formation

Playing style: Greece

• Tactically disciplined with strong perimeter and wing shooting
• Emphasizes team cohesion, zone defense, swift transitions, and counterattacks—a hallmark of recent medal runs

Head-to-head

• Played 19 times: Greece leads 11–7 with 1 draw
• In major tournaments (World Championships/Olympics), Greece dominates: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in this matchup series
• Montenegro claimed upset wins during Olympic qualifiers, but overall, Greece holds the clear edge in head-to-head encounters

Match analytics

Expect a close, physical contest. Greece’s tactical discipline should narrowly outperform Montenegro’s high-scoring but less structured style. Both sides can score heavily; a tight match should push past 22 goals, but not much more than that.

Tip: Total Goals: Under 27.5, at 1.85 odds on BetObet.