Romania vs Colombia Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips – 26/03/2024

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Colombia - Romania

International Match

Romania are set to take on Colombia in an international friendly on Tuesday, 26 March at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. Both nations are gearing up for important international tournaments this summer with Romania set to play at Euro 2024 and Colombia set to play at the Copa America. Both teams have been in good form lately which makes this match an exciting prospect. Ahead of kick off, check out our Romania vs Colombia prediction below.

Romania vs Colombia prediction: A battle of two ‘dark horses'

Key stats

• Romania are unbeaten in their last 11 matches, a run that stretches back to November 2022.
• Colombia are unbeaten in their last 20 matches, a run that stretches back to February 2022.
• Colombia have never beaten Romania before.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Colombia backed to break Romania voodoo

• HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Romania vs Colombia odds suggest that Colombia should come out on top in this match. The notion that Colombia are favourites is completely understandable when you consider they are unbeaten in their last 20 matches and defeated Spain on Friday night. They are flying at the moment and many people consider them as third favourites for the Copa America this summer after Brazil and Argentina.

Romania should't be taken lightly, though, and 3/1 is a great price for a team that are also on unbeaten stretch of form that also goes back to 2022. This is the best Romania side since the early 1990s and the fact the game is being played on neutral ground is a great leveller. They drew with Northern Ireland on Friday night and will be looking to bounce back with a win on Tuesday.

There are plenty of other free betting tips that are worth looking at ahead of Romania vs Colombia. Both teams to score is priced at 17/20 (1.85) while Colombia are priced at 13/20 (1.65) to score the first goal of the match.

Last five H2Hs: Advantage Romania

Romania and Colombia have faced each other on four previous occasions with Romania boasting an unbeaten record over the South Americans. Their most famous clash came in 1994 when Romania shocked the world by beating a well-fancied Colombia side in the group stages of the World Cup.

Romania preview: Can they keep their unbeaten streak alive?

Romania are preparing for their first international tournament in eight years and manager, Edward Iordănescu, already has a good idea of his strongest 11. Expect a couple of changes from the team that started against Northern Ireland on Friday as they look to keep everyone happy and engaged ahead of Euro 2024.

Predicted lineup: Nita (GK), Sorescu, Dragusin, Burca, Manea, Marin, Olaru, Man, Hagi, Coman, Puscas

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

UEFA Nations League C 09/09/24

W

Lithuania

1

Romania

3

UEFA Nations League C 06/09/24

W

Kosovo

0

Romania

3

Colombia preview: Preparing for the Copa America

Colombia's victory over Spain on Friday night proved to everyone that they are a serious outfit and should be feared at the looming Copa America. A strong team was selected but as this is another friendly match, a few changes to the starting lineup are anticipated

Predicted lineup: Ospina (GK), Munoz, Lucumi, Mojica, Arias, Castano, Lerma, Quintero, Rodriguez, Diaz, Borre

South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24

L

Ecuador

1

Colombia

0

South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24

L

Uruguay

3

Colombia

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24

W

Chile

0

Colombia

4

South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/10/24

L

Bolivia

1

Colombia

0

South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/09/24

W

Argentina

1

Colombia

2

Player to watch: Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz is the jewel in the Colombian crown and the Liverpool winger was electric against Spain at the London Stadium on Saturday night.

Can he add more goals?

Diaz has absolutely everything you'd want in a winger – he is fast, strong, can go both sides and won't stop running for 90 minutes. Sometimes, however, he lacks a bit of composure in the final third. If he can add to his game then he will be a huge problem.