Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 5/1
Romania and Switzerland will lock horns with each other in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I this week. The match between Edward Iordănescu’s side and Murat Yakin’s team will be held at Arena Națională in Bucharest and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time on Tuesday.
Romania
Romania have already qualified for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals. They have been one of the best and most consistent teams in the qualifying campaign and have deservedly booked their place in the finals next summer.
Edward Iordănescu’s team have picked up 19 points from nine matches. Romania are at the top of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I, a point ahead of second-placed Switzerland. Israel in third are on 12 points from nine games.
Romania were always in control. Tricolorii kicked off their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I campaign with a 2-0 victory over Andorra. Then came a 2-1 win against Belarus which was followed by a goalless draw with Kosovo on the road. The following match for Romania ended in a 2-2 draw with Switzerland away from home in Lucerne. Then came a 1-1 draw with Israel, a 2-0 home win against Kosova, a goalless draw with Belarus on the road, a 4-0 hammering of Andorra in Bucharest, and a 2-1 success over Israel.
Team News:
Romania are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Moldovan will be in goal and will have Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca and Bancu in front of him in defence. Marin and Screciu will be the two holding midfielders. Hagi, Stanciu and Dragus will play in an attacking role in midfield and will have Puscas ahead of him as the lone striker upfront.
Switzerland
Like Romania, Switzerland have also qualified for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals. They have been one of the best and most consistent teams in the qualifying campaign and have deservedly booked their place in the finals next summer.
Murat Yakin’s side have picked up 17 points from nine matches. Switzerland are second in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I, two points behind leaders Romania and five points ahead of Israel in third. A win against Romania on Tuesday will see Switzerland win the group.
Switzerland kicked off their qualifying campaign with a 5-0 victory over Belarus away from home. Since then, they beat Israel 3-0, beat Andorra 2-1, drew 2-2 with Romania, played out a 2-2 draw with Kosova away from home, beat Andorra 3-0 in Sion, drew 3-3 with Belarus at home, played out a 1-1 draw with Israel, and drew 1-1 with Kosovo.
Team News:
Switzerland are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Romano. Sommer will be in goal for the visiting team. Comert, Akanji, Elvedi and U Garcia will be the four defenders. Zakaria, Xhaka and Freuler will be the three midfielders and will have Shaqiri, Okafor and Vargas in attack.
Key Factors to Consider
- Romania have scored 15 goals in 9 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I matches.
- Romania have conceded 5 goals in 9 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I matches.
- Switzerland have scored 22 goals in 9 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I games.
- Switzerland have conceded 10 goals in 9 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I games.
- Burnley attacker Zeki Amdouni has scored 6 goals in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I for Switzerland.
Conclusion
Romania are on high now and will be determined to UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group I. Playing at home will give them an advantage. But Switzerland have a good team and will also be keen on winning. A scored draw is the most likely outcome in this match.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 5/1
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