A disappointing elimination from Euro 2024 in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands (0:3) could impact the future development of Romania. However, the team showed their potential during the group stage, and they will begin their climb to League B with an away match against Kosovo, as the team has no equals at this level in the third division.
In the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Kosovo delighted fans with two consecutive victories over Andorra (3:0) and Israel (1:0) at the end of last year. However, those wins were not enough to secure even a top-four finish in their group, and a slip-up against Belarus in the final round (0:1, with only 0.72 xG from 4 shots on target) meant they couldn't even claim third place. In friendlies against Hungary (0:2) and Norway (0:3), Kosovo failed to pose a challenge to their opponents—a similar scenario is expected on Friday.
Romania's impressive start to Euro 2024, marked by a 3:0 thrashing of Ukraine, demonstrated their attacking prowess (1.32 xG). Of course, they need to improve their balance, but the coaching staff has been able to freshen up the game with substitutions. Even against the Netherlands, they managed five shots and kept the suspense alive until the very end.
In the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Romania defeated Kosovo at home (2:0) and secured a draw away (0:0). The group favourites are unlikely to falter at the start, so let's go with a double chance bet for them.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | U 2.5 | O 2.5 |
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23/20
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23/10
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49/20
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77/100
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49/50
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23/20
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21/10
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12/5
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Franco Foda
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Arijanet Muric
|
gk. | 38 | -51 |
Visar Bekaj
|
gk. | 7 | -11 |
Ilir Avdyli
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
Amir Rrahmani
|
df. | 54 | 6 |
Fidan Aliti
|
df. | 51 | 1 |
Mërgim Vojvoda
|
df. | 51 | 2 |
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Florent Hadergjonaj
|
df. | 32 | 1 |
Leart Paqarada
|
df. | 27 | 1 |
Mirlind Kryeziu
|
df. | 10 | 0 |
Lumbardh Dellova
|
df. | 9 | 0 |
Valon Berisha
|
mf. | 40 | 4 |
Florent Muslija
|
mf. | 23 | 1 |
Donat Rrudhani
|
mf. | 10 | 2 |
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Ilir Krasniqi
|
mf. | 5 | 0 |
Emir Sahiti
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
Lindon Emerllahu
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
Elvis Rexhbeçaj
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
Milot Rashica
|
fw. | 53 | 11 |
Vedat Muriqi
|
fw. | 51 | 26 |
Edon Zhegrova
|
fw. | 34 | 4 |
Fisnik Asllani
|
fw. | 7 | 3 |
Astrit Selmani
|
fw. | 5 | 1 |
Albion Rrahmani
|
fw. | 4 | 0 |
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Ermal Krasniqi
|
fw. | 4 | 0 |
Eliot Bujupi
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Mircea Lucescu
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Nita Florin Constantin
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gk. | 25 | -26 |
Laurentiu Popescu
|
gk. | 1 | -3 |
Stefan Tarnovanu
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gk. | 1 | 0 |
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Nicusor Bancu
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df. | 39 | 2 |
Andrei Burca
|
df. | 31 | 1 |
Cristian Manea
|
df. | 25 | 2 |
Andrei Raţiu
|
df. | 21 | 1 |
Radu Drăgușin
|
df. | 21 | 0 |
Iulian Cristea
|
df. | 4 | 0 |
Virgil Ghita
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
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Mihai Lixandru
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Nicolae Stanciu
|
mf. | 74 | 15 |
Răzvan Marin
|
mf. | 59 | 5 |
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Alexandru Chipciu
|
mf. | 47 | 6 |
Ianis Hagi
|
mf. | 39 | 5 |
Marius Marin
|
mf. | 22 | 0 |
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Darius Olaru
|
mf. | 20 | 0 |
Deian Sorescu
|
mf. | 19 | 0 |
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Alexandru Mitriță
|
mf. | 18 | 3 |
George Puscas
|
fw. | 44 | 11 |
Denis Alibec
|
fw. | 39 | 5 |
Dennis Man
|
fw. | 28 | 7 |
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Valentin Mihaila
|
fw. | 24 | 4 |
Florinel Coman
|
fw. | 17 | 1 |
Denis Drăguș
|
fw. | 15 | 3 |
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