Romania is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in an eagerly awaited match on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 16:45 (Brasilia time) as part of the first round of Group H in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The showdown will take place at the National Arena in Bucharest, and both teams are looking to start their campaign on a high note.
The Romanian national team, guided by veteran coach Mircea Lucescu, enters the match with a lot of confidence after an impressive performance in the Euro 2024 qualifications where they achieved a string of five consecutive wins. Romania’s last encounter with Bosnia resulted in a dominant 4-1 victory back in September 2022, which adds psychological pressure on the Bosnia-Herzegovina players as they look to turn their fortunes around.
According to the latest odds from Betfair, Romania is favored to win with a betting line of 1.60, while the odds for more than 2.5 goals in the match stand at 2.00. Players to watch include Razvan Marin, who is enjoying a flourishing spell at Cagliari and is listed at 4.40 to score at any time during the match.
This matchup also holds significant importance for Bosnia-Herzegovina, which has not won since 2023, suffering ten defeats and two draws in recent games, including a heavy loss to Germany (7-0). The Bosnian side, under pressure, aims to make a statement against Romania and secure a crucial away victory.
The expected line-ups for the match are as follows:
- Romania: Goalkeeper Florin Niță; Defenders Cristian Manea, Vlad Chiricheș, Ionuț Nedelcearu, and Răzvan Marin; Midfielders Nicolae Stanciu, Alexandru Cîmpanu, and Olimpiu Moruțan; Forwards George Pușcaș, Denis Alibec, and Florin Tănase.
- Bosnia-Herzegovina: Goalkeeper Ibrahim Šehić; Defenders Anel Ahmedhodžić, Ermin Bičakčić, Sead Kolašinac, and Eldar Ćivić; Midfielders Miralem Pjanić, Gojko Cimirot, and Amer Gojak; Forwards Edin Džeko, Smail Prevljak, and Rade Krunić.
Fans can watch the match live on Disney+, providing easy access to the game. As both teams gear up to face each other in Bucharest, the atmosphere is expected to be electric as they battle for crucial points in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
With Romania aiming to maintain their impressive form and Bosnia searching for a turnaround after a tough streak, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with drama and excitement. The kick-off is set for 16:45, and only time will reveal which team will emerge victorious.
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