Belgium vs Romania Predictions & Match Preview

Belgium vs Romania Prediction

Belgium will be desperate to get a rebound win on Saturday evening. They take on Romania in the second round of Group E at Cologne Arena.

The Romanians head into the tie in much higher spirits after a 3-0 initial win over Ukraine. Can they pull off another shock?

• Belgium were unbeaten in 15 straight games under Domenico Tedesco before the loss to Slovakia.
• Romania were winless in four successive affairs before beating Ukraine.
• Romelu Lukaku had two goals disallowed by VAR in the defeat to Slovakia.
• Lukaku topped the competition’s goal-scoring charts in the 2024 Euro qualifications, netting 14 goals in 10 outings.

Belgium suffered their first loss in 16 matches under new manager Domenico Tedesco on Monday afternoon.

The Red Devils fell 0-1 to Slovakia in a match in which they missed bountiful chances in front of Martin Dubravka’s goal.

VAR disallowed two goals for Romelu Lukaku on the occasion. Roma’s forward will be determined to bounce back after such a painful day.

Romania managed their maiden win at the European Championships in 24 years by beating Ukraine 3-0 on Monday afternoon.

Nicolae Stanciu, Razvan Marin, and Dennis Man each produced outstanding showings on the occasion.

Belgium vs Romania Predicted Lineups and Team News

Belgium Team News

Tedesco decided to test waters with Yannick Carrasco on the left back on Monday. The experiment did not quite work.

We would not be surprised to see Maxim de Cuyper in the starting lineup on Saturday. Elsewhere, it is difficult to see where Tedesco can make more changes other than Mangala’s position at the center of the park.

Belgium Predicted Line-up (4-5-1 Formation)

Casteels – Castagne, Faes, Debast, De Cuyper – Mangala, Onana, Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku – Lukaku

Romania Team News

As for the Romanians, we will certainly see the same starting lineup for Edward Iordanescu on Saturday.

Romania Predicted Line-up (4-5-1 Formation)

Nita – Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu – Marin, Man, Marin, Stanciu, Coman – Dragus

Belgium to respond in style

While they shockingly lost to Slovakia, Belgium still managed to create numerous big chances in front of Martin Dubravka’s goal on Monday.

They enjoyed a meticulous qualifying campaign and they’ve gone 15 straight games unbeaten under Domenico Tedesco prior to the clash with the Slovakians at the 2024 Euro.

Belgium have a star-studded attacking line led by the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

Although Romania looked great on the opening day against Ukraine, the pure Belgian quality should make a big difference in this second-round affair.

The Romanians had been winless in four consecutive outings in all competitions before the shocking victory over Ukraine.

The negative streak included a dreadful display in a goalless draw to Liechtenstein in Romania’s last friendly before the Euro.

We will back Belgium to win by two or more goals difference at the 2.25 odds as the main betting option here.

Lukaku is set for his redemption arc

Romelu Lukaku had two goals ruled out by VAR in the first round against Slovakia. Roma’s robust forward will certainly get his chances to shine against Romania as well.

Lukaku was still the highest-scoring player in the entire Euro qualifying campaign with 14 goals. He has elite players around to feed him with balls.

We like the look of the 2.00 odds offered for Romelu Lukaku to score anytime against the Romanians.

Steffen Schmidt- June 18, 2024

Belgium vs Romania Betting Tips

Belgium to win in -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

2.25 Odds

Romelu Lukaku to score anytime

OK

2.00 Odds

Correct Score: Belgium 3-0

OK

11.00 Odds