Belgium vs Romania Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview – Euro 2024

Belgium and Romania will face off in their second Group E match at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, on the 22nd of June, at 8pm (GMT). Belgium, under coach Domenico Tedesco, enters this encounter as the clear favourites, boasting a squad full of talent, including creative genius Kevin De Bruyne, and the formidable goalscorer Romelu Lukaku. Belgium have been a dominant force coming into EURO 2024, having topped their group, showcasing both their defensive solidity and attacking threats. On the other side, Romania, under the guidance of coach Edward Iordanescu, focuses on a structured 4-3-3 formation that maintains a compact defence and allows for quick transition into attack. Romania will heavily rely on key midfield player Nicolae Stanciu for his leadership and ability to create scoring opportunities, while Denis Alibec will be crucial for scoring past Belgium’s world-class keeper, Thibaut Courtois. Despite Belgium’s higher-ranked squad, Romania has shown a tremendous amount of discipline and resilience up to this point and have the potential to cause upsets. Keep reading as we delve deeper into how this game might play out. We’ll also provide our top betting tips for this interesting matchup.

Belgium vs Romania Betting Tips

Bettors could look at backing Romelu Lukaku to score as he’s been the main focal point for Belgium’s attack. He’s also on fire at the moment, having scored in most of his qualifying matches, highlighted by a hat-trick against Sweden and four goals in one game against Azerbaijan. Key to his success in front of goal is the playmaking ability of De Bruyne who can send the ball with precision from distance, through compact defences. Another key playmaker feeding Lukaku’s goal-scoring frenzy is Leandro Trossard, who can dribble the ball past players and provide dangerous deliveries into the box. A decent bet might include Lukaku to score at any time with De Bruyne or Trossard to provide an assist. You could also add Belgium to win, given their superior attack which might overwhelm Romania’s defensive efforts.

Belgium vs Romania Match Prediction

Despite Romania’s resilience, having lost very few games in recent performances, they’ve struggled to turn draws into wins, often claiming only a point against mediocre teams. Moreover, they recently lost 3-2 to Colombia, which raises alarms as to whether they are equipped to deal with the likes of Romelu Lukaku. Romania’s defensive lineup consists of Radu Dragusin in the centre with regular backup from defensive midfielders Razvan Marin and Marius Marin. However, with the sheer quality of Belgium’s squad across the pitch, they should be able to control the game and open up Romania’s defence. With Belgium owning most of the possession, coupled with their solid backline featuring Jan Vertonghen and Wout Faes, further diminishes Romania’s opportunities. In conclusion, Belgium will likely walk away with all three points. 

Belgium vs Romania Correct Score Tips & Prediction

Given Belgium’s ruthless attack and Romania’s struggle to keep clean sheets against far inferior teams to Belgium, a likely scoreline could be 3-1 to Belgium. Romelu Lukaku is in prolific form and with the creative duo Kevin De Bruyne and Leandro Trossard on the pitch, they will likely provide him with ample opportunities. Additionally, Jeremy Doku’s pace down the wing poses another threat for Romania’s defence. Despite Romania’s challenges at the back, they could still find a goal themselves with the presence of Denis Alibec and George Puscas, potentially assisted by the creative playmaking of Nicolae Stanciu and Razvan Marin.

Belgium vs Romania Over & Under Betting Tips

Given the attacking talent on both sides, we believe there will be plenty of goals in this match. Belgium has scored 16 goals across six qualifying games, including a 5-0 hammering of Estonia, a 5-0 destruction of Sweden, and a 3-0 victory against Estonia, showcasing their ability to find the net. Romania possesses attacking threats in Denis Alibec and George Puscas, who are capable of capitalising on set-pieces. With Belgium’s high-scoring form and Romania’s likelihood of grabbing a goal, this game is poised to surpass 2.5 goals.