Romania vs. Kosovo: Preview and betting tips

The September part of the qualification for Euro 2024 in Germany ends on Tuesday. Romania will take on Kosovo in an evenly-matched group, and if they win, the visitors can return to the playoffs. What to expect from the match?

Romania missed the chance to bounce back against Israel on Saturday, only drawing with them at home. Despite this, they are in control of the situation being second, two points behind the Swiss and one point ahead of Israel.

Kosovo could also have been in contention for promotion, but in addition to four draws, it lost unnecessarily to Belarus and has only four points. They are four points behind the promotion places and need at least a draw in Romania, as they did on Saturday against the Swiss.

Romania’s key figures

Nicolae Stanciu boasts a 1+14 record in 26 games in China this season, and is now enjoying a transfer to Arab Damac. Forward Denis Alibec scored against Israel and has four goals and two assists in nine games on the club scene.

Kosovo’s key figures

Vedat Muriqi has been silent in the Mallorca jersey so far, but is on three goals after five rounds of qualifying. Winger Milot Rashica is adjusting to his new surroundings at Besiktas, scoring and assisting once so far.

Betting tip

Romania’s offensive attack has been quite a roaring success, scoring more than once in four of their last six games. It scored twice against last year’s World Cup eight-finalist Switzerland, for example, while Moldova scored five.

On the other hand, Kosovo’s defence is not 100%, the Balkans have kept a clean sheet in only one of the last 12 matches. They have scored an average of 1.41 goals in those matches, while playing Cyprus, Northern Ireland and Greece in the Nations League.

Considering the Romanians’ well-functioning offense, Kosovo’s leaky defense, and the fact that the Balkans benefit mainly from a boisterous home atmosphere, it is safe to predict that the visitors will lose.

Betting tip l Romania to win