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Romania will be desperate to end their miserable Nations League run when they welcome Poland to Bucharest on Saturday, with Gheorghe Hagi's side facing the prospect of relegation from League B.
The hosts are enduring a turbulent period both on and off the pitch, while Poland have also struggled to find consistency under Jan Urban, whose position is reportedly under review following a disappointing run of results.
With two matches remaining, the visitors know that a point would be enough to secure their League B status, whereas Romania need to produce a massive improvement if they are to keep their survival hopes alive.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Romania vs. Poland key stats
- Romania have lost six of their last eight international matches.
- Poland have only managed one clean sheet from their last 10 away matches.
- Romania picked up three or more bookings in three of their last four games.
- Poland have only recorded one away win over Romania since 1932.
Romania vs. Poland preview: Chaos, feuds and meltdowns ahead of Bucharest clash
Romania vs Poland — Tale of the Tape
| Romania | vs | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 3rd |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 3 | Goals For | 7 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 4 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 4th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 3rd (A) |
Hagi's return to the Romanian dugout last April generated excitement, but the former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder has endured a horror start to his second spell in charge, with his team losing all four Nations League fixtures.
Those results have left Romania bottom of the group and facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation, with their performances offering little encouragement ahead of a meeting with a Polish side who thrashed them 6-0 during the previous international break.
The pressure on Hagi has increased in recent days following public fallouts with key members of his squad, as the injured duo of Nicolae Stanciu and goalkeeper Ionut Radu both hit back at suggestions that they were unwilling to represent their country.
Questions have also been raised about the inclusion of Ianis Hagi, who has struggled for form at Alanyaspor this season, with his limited contribution in Turkey leading to criticism of his father's decision to retain him in the national squad.
Romania will be without the suspended Razvan Marin, meaning Alexandru Cicaldau could be handed a midfield role after impressing for Universitatea Craiova, with Daniel Birligea expected to lead the attack after finding the net twice in his last three appearances for Frosinone.
Poland, meanwhile, head to Bucharest with a four-point advantage over Romania, meaning they only require a draw from Saturday's encounter to guarantee their place in League B.
However, Urban is hardly enjoying a comfortable spell in charge, with Poland's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup followed by a poor run of form, leaving the Polish football federation preparing to assess his future.
The visitors can draw some confidence from their previous meeting with Romania, having powered to a 6-0 victory during the last international break, although that result was just one of two wins they have managed throughout 2026.
Poland's away record is a cause for concern, with Urban's men losing six of their last nine matches on their travels while registering only one clean sheet in 10 such outings.
Przemyslaw Frankowski will miss the entire international break through injury, while Piotr Zielinski and Marcel Regula have both been struggling with colds. Robert Lewandowski, on the other hand, will lead the attack as he looks to add to his remarkable tally of eight goals against Romania.
Romania vs. Poland form guide & betting tips
| Romania | vs | Poland |
|---|---|---|
LLLL |
UEFA Nations League Form | DLWL |
| 0 | Points | 5 |
| 4th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 3 | Goals For | 7 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 4 |
WLLLL |
Form (All Comps) | DDLWL |
Whispers predicts: Romania 1-1 Poland
Poland powered to a sensational 6-0 win when these two teams met over a month ago, but a repeat of that seems unlikely, primarily because of how poor the Poles have been away from home in recent times.
With six defeats from their last nine on the road, a draw is not out of the question, and backing a draw in the outright market is available at tasty 3/1 (4.0) odds.
To find even more value, we recommend looking at the correct score market, particularly the 1-1 scoreline which is available at 6/1 (7.0) odds.
Poland have only managed to keep one clean sheet in 10 away matches, so the both teams to score bet at 67/100 (1.67) deserves consideration.
> Draw at 3/1 (4.0) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score 1-1 at 6/1 (7.0) | Likelihood: Outsider
> Both teams to score at 67/100 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable