Iceland vs Romania Prediction, Betting Tips & Prediction

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Qualifying for the EURO
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2024
Start at 19pm in the UK
Location: Laugardals Vollur, Reykjavik.

After a long delay, we are finally about to watch the EURO qualifying rounds. Iceland welcome Romania to the Route A semi-finals on Thursday and, judging by the odds, we should see some close competition.

Just a reminder that everything will be decided that night in Reykjavik – there is no second player. In case of a tie, we will go into overtime.

The Vikings are favorites to win, currently at odds of 2,37. They achieved really good results on the European stage in recent years, which can hardly be said about Romania.

Iceland vs Romania Head-to-Head

These two teams have met only twice in the past, in the 1996/97 season, in the World Cup qualifiers.

Romania were more successful in both games, easily winning them with a total goal difference of 8-0. However, many things have changed since then.

Iceland vs Romania Prediction

Icelandic fans are certainly not optimistic after losing two games recently. They were beaten by England in the UEFA Nations League at this stadium 0-1, followed by an unpleasant trip to Belgium and a devastating 1-5 defeat.

The last friendly he played was in January, with a 1-0 home victory over El Salvador.

Iceland participated in the last World Cup, as well as in the EURO, where they reached the playoffs and eliminated the Three Lions.

However, many players have already retired. The current leader on the field is Birkir Bjarnason, midfielder and member of Brescia.

Unlike the hosts, Romania have enjoyed solid success in recent UEFA Nations League matches. Drawn at home to Northern Ireland 1-1 despite having a one-man lead, and defeated Austria on the road 3-2 FT.

We expect a thoughtful approach from both teams and a low scoring affair. The drawing looks the most attractive result.

Iceland vs Romania Predictions

• Draw @ 3.20

• Under 2,5 goals in the match @ 1,55.