Romania vs Austria Betting Predictions and Odds – Nations League 2020
Will the Foda team maintain the championship lead?
Competition: Sweden – Portugal
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Date: 14.10.2020
Betting Tips Austria
Odds: 2
Stake: 6/10 units
The “first round” of the second edition of the Nations League is over, now the first second legs are on the program. The first tendencies towards ascent and descent can already be discerned. Certain preliminary decisions can already be made on the fourth matchday – also in the Austria group in Nations League B. Romania and Austria face each other in Bucharest in the pursuit duel.
The current leader in Group 1 of Nations League B is the team around BVB star Erling Braut Haaland from Norway. However, the Scandinavians can only be found thanks to the better goal difference in front of Austria, Romania is currently two points behind. Accordingly, the team of head coach Mirel Radoi says “No losing” – with a home defeat, first place in the table is probably out of reach.
Despite the home advantage in the Euro stadium, the betting base odds comparison for the duel between Romania and Austria currently shows odds of over 4.00 for a home win. The guests from Austria are the clear favourites – but can Alaba & Co. confirm this role? An assessment of the performance of the red-white-red kickers can be found in the following lines.
Romania – Statistics & current form
Carpathian Maradona Gheorghe Hagi has been responsible for the heyday of Romanian football in the recent past, but how long ago that was is shown by the fact that his son Ianis Hagi of the Glasgow Rangers is now a national player himself and is trying to fill in the immensely large footsteps. The last World Cup participation dates back to 1998, while the Eastern Europeans were at least represented at the 2016 European Championships in France, but had to give up the sails as the bottom of the group.
Euro dream burst
The upcoming European Championship will take place without the participation of the Romanians. The national stadium in Bucharest would even have been a venue, but in the European Championship qualification, only the disappointing fourth group place could be achieved behind Spain, Sweden and Norway.
Nevertheless, the Radoi team still had the theoretical chance until last Thursday but had to admit defeat Iceland 2-1 in the Nations League semi-final. So the Euro dream has finally burst. In case of a successful qualification, there would have been a match between Romania and Austria in Bucharest.
Next setback in Norway
The defeat in Iceland had apparently left its mark because last Sunday the Romanian national soccer team presented itself inferior to Norway. The Scandinavians of course have a strong offensive with Haaland and Sörloth, but the violent 4-0 defeat was by no means to be expected.
The Radoi team showed in Klagenfurt in September that they should not be underestimated, but in view of the latest games between Romania and Austria on Wednesday, a prediction for the home side is not a recommendable option.
The probable lineup of Romania:
↳ Tatarusanu – Bancu, Burca, Tosca, Manea – Marin, Costa, Cicaldau – Iancu, Puscas, Hagi
Last matches from Romania:
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 10/11 2020 Norway 4 – 0 Romania
UEFA Nations League A Playoff
⚽️ 10/08 2020 Iceland 2 – 1 Romania
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 09/07 2020 Austria 2 – 3 Romania
⚽️ 09/04 2020 Romania 1 – 1 Northern Ireland
Euro qualification group F.
⚽️ 11/18 2019 Spain 5 – 0 Romania
Austria – Statistics & current form
The win in the friendly against Greece last week definitely fell into the “happy” category. The severely weakened Austrian national team remained pale for a long time before a double hit in the finish ensured success. In a test match, the result is of secondary importance, but success makes you feel good in every moment.
A strong start in Belfast
The Foda protected presented themselves in a clearly improved form from the beginning on last Sunday. On the one hand, team boss Franco Foda was able to count on some stars like David Alaba again, on the other hand, the joy of playing was clearly evident. The only downer was the lack of chances because basically the ÖFB-Elf should have decided the game in the first round.
More than one header from Michael Gregoritsch shortly before the break, however, did not succeed. In the end, this hit should be enough for three points. In the second part of the game, however, Austria slacked off significantly and could no longer build on the strong first half. Despite the success, the ÖFB protected met with a lot of criticism. However, Austria still has the best chance of winning Group 1 of Nations League B.
In Austria, goals were last guaranteed
Despite the narrow success with only one goal, a tip on the over 2.5 was a good choice in the games of the Austrian national soccer team in the recent past. There have been at least three hits in seven of the last eleven games. Given the countless chances in Belfast, this would also have been the case with a little better chance conversion.
The absence of Marko Arnautovic (stuck in China) and Marcel Sabitzer (injured) can just be seen in the end goal. After Romania will initially value stability after the two bitter disappointments, the tip between Romania and Austria could be under 2.5 with odds around 1.70.
The probable lineup of Austria:
↳ Pervan – Alaba, Hinteregger, Dragovic, Lainer – Ilsanker, Baumgartlinger – Baumgartner, Schlager, Ranftl – Gregoritsch
Last matches from Austria:
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 10/11 2020 Northern Ireland 0 – 1 Austria
Friendly match
⚽️ 10/07 2020 Austria 2 – 1 Greece
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 09/07 2020 Austria 2 – 3 Romania
⚽️ 09/04 2020 Norway 1 – 2 Austria
Euro qualification group G
⚽️ 11/19 2019 Latvia 1 – 0 Austria
Romania vs Austria – Direct comparison / H2H balance
The game on Wednesday evening will be a small anniversary – the two national teams will face each other for the tenth time. The direct comparison is completely balanced, both teams celebrated two wins each. No fewer than five of the nine games so far ended in a draw. Even the goal difference is identical to twelve goals scored.
The Foda team still has an account with the Romanians after the first Nations League game in Klagenfurt at the beginning of September was lost 3-2. Should Austria win on Wednesday, it would be their first away win. The best bookmakers between Romania and Austria offer odds of around 2.00.
Romania vs Austria Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer Experts
The pressure in this duel is clearly on the shoulders of the home side, the Romanian national soccer team has already been described as a “cowardly rabbit” in the local media. With a defeat, the October debacle would be perfect for the Radoi team. But given the performance and the quality of the squad, the tip on the guests is the obvious choice between Romania and Austria.
Key facts – Romania vs Austria tips
⭐️ Two serious setbacks for the Eastern Europeans – Euro Aus and 0: 4 in Norway
⭐️ Austria has never won in Romania
⭐️ The excellent first half, poor second half – deserved win against Northern Ireland
In the test against Greece and in Belfast against Northern Ireland the Foda team by no means delivered a splendid performance over 90 minutes, but in the end, there were two wins. Austria should not lack self-confidence and there were strong phases especially against the Northern Irish. With a win, Austria can further underpin its ambitions for promotion.
In addition, there is a bill to settle for the first leg defeat. The clear favourite role is absolutely justified and between Romania and Austria, the prediction of the victory of the guests is alluded to with a stake of six units.
