Romania will take on Austria in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday, 12 October, with the hosts in need of three points to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Both teams have three games left to play, and anything other than a win for Romania would almost certainly make finishing inside the top two impossible.
For Austria, a point will be enough to guarantee their place inside the top two, while a win would put them in a commanding position to finish top of Group H.
As part of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Romania vs Austria prediction below.
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Romania vs Austria prediction: The visitors to twist the knife
Key Stats
- Austria have won three of their last four away matches.
- Romania have failed to win three of their last five matches.
- Both teams scored when they met in the reverse fixture.
Correct score prediction: Romania 1-2 Austria
The occasion could get the better of Romania here, while Austria can play with complete freedom, safe in the knowledge that no matter what happens on Sunday, their World Cup fate will remain in their own hands.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Austria are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Romania vs Austria odds indicate that this could be a close match, with Austria not priced as short as you might expect. Ladbrokes have given Romania a 22.7% chance of winning the match, while Austria have been given a 55.6% chance of picking up the three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Austria
Austria have a good recent record against Romania, with two wins from the three matches played between the two teams over the past five years.
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Romania preview: Coming in on the back of a win
Romania were able to experiment in preparation for this match, via their friendly match against Moldova on Thursday night. There shouldn't be too many surprises with their starting XI on Sunday, though, with David Miculescu pencilled in to lead the line for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Ratiu, Popescu, Burca, Oprut, M.Marin, R.Marin, Screciu, Man, Dragus, Miculescu
Last five results
- Romania 2-1 Moldova
- Cyprus 2-2 Romania
- Romania 0-3 Canada
- Romania 2-0 Cyprus
- Austria 2-2 Romania
Austria preview: The old guard to take centre
This Austria team have tbeen together for a long time now, and the next World Cup could be the swansong for many players in the team. Expect the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Marcel Sabitzer to take a leading role on Sunday to get Austria the point they need.
Predicted lineup: Pentz (GK), Posch, Danso, Alaba, Prass, Seiwald, Laimer, Schmid, Gregoritsch, Sabitzer, Arnautovic
Last five results
- Austria 10-0 San Marino
- Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Austria
- Austria 1-0 Cyprus
- San Marino 0-4 Austria
- Austria 2-1 Romania
Player to watch: Marko Arnautovic
It may have only been against San Marino, but Marko Arnautovic scored four goals in Austria's 10-0 demolition job on Thursday night. A night like for that for any striker will only breed confidenc,e and that could spur him on to produce another big performance on Sunday.