Romania Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifier

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Tournament: World Cup European Qualifiers

Date: Friday, March 21

Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT

Venue: National Arena

Romania are set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the very first match of the World Cup Qualifiers on Friday at the National Arena.

Romania have lately established itself as one of the most in-form teams in the competition after winning six consecutive matches in a row. This run of good form has seen them finish top of the table in the UEFA Nations League third tier which has earned them a promotion to the second tier of the competition. They are now set to kick off their preparation for the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against Austria, Cyprus, San Marino, and their opponents on Saturday who alongside Austria remain their biggest threat. Romania's biggest strength lately has been their attacking display with the team scoring freely registering 15 goals in their last five matches while conceding three goals and keeping three clean sheets in the process.

Bosnia and Herzegovina on the other hand had a disappointing run in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League as they finished bottom of the table having gathered only two points from six matches. As a result, they have been eliminated to the second tier of the competition from next season. Despite having two of the best strikers Edin Dzeko and Ermedin Demirovic in their ranks, they are yet to register a win in 12 matches which highlights the form they are in. However, this will be a fresh start for them to kick start their season.

Romania National Football Team News

Romania have three injury concerns for this clash. Tottenham Hotspur defender and one of their country's brightest young talent Radu Dragusin is dealing with an injury and misses out here. He is joined on the sidelines by Valentin Mihaila and Alexandru Pascanu. Also, Andrei Ratiu is likely to get the nod here to start after enjoying a great start in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano.

Bosnia and Herzegovina National Football Team News

Bosnia and Herzegovina don't have any injury concerns in their squad as they will be the happier side between the two. Edin Dzeko who is their leading goal scorer in international football is not showing any sign of slowing down and is likely to start here supported by Ermedin Demirovic and Armin Gigovic upfront. In defense, we can see a familiar face in the form of Sead Kolasinac who is likely to start here.

Romania Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Predicted Lineups

Romania National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nita

Defenders: Ratiu,Burca, Chipciu, Bancu

Midfielders: R Marin, M Marin, Stanciu

Attackers: Hagi, Birligea, Alibec

Bosnia and Herzegovina National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Zlomislic

Defenders: Bicakcic, Barisic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac

Midfielders: Tahirovic, Sunjic, Tahirovic, Gigovic

Attackers: Demirovic, Dzeko

Romania Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina H2H Record

Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina have faced each other four times before this match with the home side registering two wins while also losing two against the visitors. Their most recent outing ended in a 4-1 win for Romania.

Key players to watch in Romania Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nicolae Stanciu ( Romania)

The Damac FC midfielder has been in terrific form for his club in the Saudi Pro League scoring two goals in 22 matches while also laying on another six assists. Stanciu is known for his playmaking abilities rather than goals with his vision and ball distribution helping him become one of the best in the business. He has equally been good for the national side having found the back oof the net 15 times in 79 appearances since breaking into the side in 2013.

Edin Dzeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Edin Dzeko has been one of the best strikers in the world for a long time having represented several top clubs around Europe. Despite turning 39 years old, he is still showing no sign of slowing down after enjoying yet another strong season with Fenerbahce in Turkey where he has netted 19 goals and laid 6 assists in all competitions. Dzeko is also the leading top scorer for Bosnia and Herzegovina having netted 66 goals in 137 matches. He is known for his excellent linkup play, movements, and clinical finishing which will be required by the away side here to secure a win.

Romania Vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction

Romania have been in excellent form heading into this clash having secured six consecutive victories on the road. Under Mircea Lucescu, they have become a well-drilled side who are defensively solid and hurt opponents on the counter. Bosnia and Herzegovina on the other hand despite their plethora of talents have failed to cement themselves as a top side recently. However, with this being the very first match of the qualifier, they will be feeling they have a chance in this match.

Predicted Score: Romania 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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