Belgium vs Romania Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Euro 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Euro 2024
• Date: Saturday, June 22
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Germany

Belgium national football team will go head-to-head in their second game of the Euro 2024 campaign when they take on the Romania national football team in their second Group E game at the RheinEnergieStadion. Romania are expected to secure a qualification to the knockout rounds in this tie.

Belgium national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Saturday against a side that has managed to secure an astonishing in their opening group game. Domenico Tedesco’s side saw their 15-match unbeaten run crash and burn when they sustained a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Slovakia despite being the favourties to top the group. That defeat did see Romelu Lukaku have two goals disallowed.

Meanwhile, the Romania national football team have secured a 3-0 win over Ukraine last week marking their second ever win in the European Championships. Edward Iordanescu’s side have put on a masterclass performance against Ukraine in their opening match of the Euro 2024 campaign.

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Belgium vs Romania Team News

Belgium national football team news

Manager Domenico Tedesco will name an unchanged starting XI for Saturday’s tie against Romania. Thomas Meunier is currently out with a thigh injury and is not expected to be back before the final group game against Ukraine. Axel Witsel who’s currently nursing an adductor injury still remains a doubt for this tie. Belgium’s most capped player, Jan Vertonghen who missed the opener could harbour ambitions of adding to his 154 international caps in the remaning two group games.

Romania national football team news

Romania, on the other hand, will name an unchanged lineup after coming unscathed from their last game against Ukraine. They will have a fully fit squad to choose from and captain Nicusor Stanciu will aim to replicate his sensational performance against Ukraine on Saturday night.

Predicted Lineups

Belgium national football team Predicted lineup:

Casteels; Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; Lukaku

Romania national football team Predicted lineup:

Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu; Man, Dragus, Mihaila

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 12 times in the past, with both Belgium and Romania sharing the spoils with five wins each. The other two games ended in a draw.

Last five results:

Romania 2-1 Belgium – International Friendly – November 14, 2012
Belgium 2-1 Romania – International Friendly – November 11, 2011
Romania 1-0 Belgium – International Friendly – April 28, 1999
Belgium 1-1 Romania – International Friendly – April 22, 1998
Romania 2-1 Belgium – FIFA World Cup – October 13, 1993

Key Players to Watch out for

Romelu Lukaku

The Chelsea striker is one of the first names on the Belgium national football team sheet. Lukaku was once again in the limelight as VAR twice denied the Belgian against Slovakia in the opening game of the season. He has squandered several chances and hasn’t been much effective in front of goal. Lukaku is Belgium’s all-time record goalscorer, so it is absolutely right to ask from the former Roma striker.

Denis Dragus

The Trabzonspor striker scored a stunning goal against Ukraine in Romania’s opening game of the Euro 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old has been in sensational form for the Turkish side netting 15 goals for Trabzonspor in 35 games across all competitions. Dragus’ last international goal came against Moldova back in November 2022.

Belgium vs Romania Prediction

Belgium national football team are favourites for this tie despite losing 1-0 in their opening game of the Euro 2024 campaign against Slovakia. The Red Devils were tipped to win their group and progress to the knockout stages with ease. They are on an even footing with Romania as far as the head-to-head record is concerned.

Romania national football team, meanwhile, secured a surprising 3-0 win over Ukraine in their opening game of the Euro 2024 campaign. They are currently at the top of the group standings and a victory on Saturday would confirm their spot in the knockout rounds. The Tricolours were not expected to make waves and we could be in for a surprise this weekend.

Predicted Score: Belgium 1-0 Romania 

Where to Watch Belgium vs Romania Live?

Q. Where to watch Belgium vs Romania live in India?

The Belgium vs Romania game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Belgium vs Romania live game in UK?

The game between Belgium and Romania will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Belgium vs Romania in USA?

The match between Belgium and Romania will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch the Belgium vs Romania game in Belgium?

The Belgium vs Romania will be live across RTBF, and VRT Belgium for Belgium fans.

Q. Where to watch Belgium vs Romania live in Romania?

The Belgium vs Romania game will be available on Pro TV Romania for Romania fans.

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