Romania will kickstart their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with an interesting clash with Bosnia & Herzegovina at the National Arena on Friday, 21 March 2025. View our free Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina predictions below.
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Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina predictions:
Key stats
- Romania are currently on a six-match winning streak.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina have no wins in their last 12 matches across all competitions.
- At least three goals were scored in each of Romania's last six games.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina have lost three of three away meetings with Romania.
Correct score prediction: Romania 2-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
While this might look like a one-sided contest on paper, it is important to note that Romania's winning streak was against Cyprus, Lithuania and Kosovo, teams in the third tier of the UEFA Nations League.
On the other hand, Bosnia & Herzegovina have faced Germany, Netherlands, Hungary, Italy and England in their last seven games.
This will likely be a tightly contested clash, but considering Romania have won three of three home meetings between these teams, we are leaning towards the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Romania are clear favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With a perfect six wins from six in League C, Romania earned automatic promotion back to the second tier of the UEFA Nations League. Mircea Lucescu's troops have been impressive in front of goal, averaging three goals per game.
Bosnia & Herzegovina, on the other hand, were relegated to League B after finishing last in League A’s Group 3. They will turn their attention to the FIFA World Cup, for which they have not qualified since 2014.
Keeping in mind that Bosnia & Herzegovina have no wins in their last 12 games (D2, L10), it is unsurprising that Romania are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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Moreover, Bosnia & Herzegovina conceded first in seven of their last eight matches, and they trailed at half-time in six of them.
On that note, HT Romania to win has an appealing look at
13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Romania have bragging rights
In six previous encounters between these outfits, Romania have four wins while Bosnia & Herzegovina have two. Romania have a perfect three wins from three at home against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
UEFA Nations League B 26/09/22
Romania
Bosnia-Herzegovina
UEFA Nations League 07/06/22
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Romania
Romania preview: Eyeing their first World Cup appearance since 1998
Cagliari midfielder Razvan Marin has scored six goals in his last five games for Romania, and will be eager to extend his scoring streak for Romania. With 16 goals for FCSB this season, Daniel Birligea is expected to lead the attack for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Nita (GK), Ratiu, Burca, Popescu, Banku, R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu, Hagi, Dragus & Birligea.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
W
San Marino
1
Romania
5
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
Romania
0
UEFA Nations League C 18/11/24
W
Cyprus
1
Romania
4
UEFA Nations League C 15/10/24
W
Lithuania
1
Romania
2
UEFA Nations League C 12/10/24
W
Cyprus
0
Romania
3
Bosnia & Herzegovina preview: Hoping to halt their unwanted streak
With no major injury concerns, Romania can bank on Edin Dzeko to help snap their winless streak. The 39-year-old forward has scored 15 goals across two competitions for Fenerbahce this season.
Predicted lineup: Zlomislic (GK), Bicakcic, Barisic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac, Dedic, Sunjic, Tahirovic, Gigovic, Demirovic & Dzeko.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
W
Cyprus
1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Romania
0
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
UEFA Nations League A 19/11/24
D
Netherlands
1
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
UEFA Nations League A 16/11/24
L
Germany
7
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0
UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
L
Hungary
2
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0
Player to watch: Razvan Marin
Although Razvan Marin has no goals or assists in his last six appearances, the Cagliari midfielder has scored in five consecutive appearances for Romania. It will be interesting to see if Marin will get back to scoring ways on Friday night.