Romania face Bosnia & Herzegovina at Bucharest’s National Arena in the second round of the Nations League. Romania enter after a 2-1 defeat to Sweden, while Bosnia secured a goalless draw away to Poland.

Romania make six changes after Sweden defeat

Romania will make six changes after the 2-1 defeat to Sweden, with Dennis Man, Radu Drăgușin, Andrei Rațiu, Răzvan Marin, Ianis Hagi and Nicușor Bancu left out of the squad. The rotation removes several starters from the opening match, including Man, who scored Romania’s only goal.

The changes give other players a chance to step in, but Romania lose important attacking and defensive experience. They managed only 10 shots against Sweden and registered 0.51 xG.

Romania enters the game with 1W, 1D, and 3L in the last five matches, with 4 goals for and 7 goals against.

Romania predicted lineup vs Bosnia (4-3-3): Radu; Strata, Coubiș, Burcă, Borza; Cicâldău, Screciu, Stanciu; Moruțan, Bîrligea, Mihăilă

Bosnia Rely on Defensive Stability without Džeko

Bosnia & Herzegovina arrive in Bucharest after holding Poland to a 0-0 draw, limiting the hosts to just 0.31 xG. With Edin Džeko unavailable, coach Sergej Barbarez now relies on Haris Tabaković (10 goals for Salzburg this season) and Ermedin Demirović (4 goals for Stuttgart this season).

Bosnia & Herzegovina will also have to cope with the absence of right-back Amar Dedić and first-choice goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, both ruled out through injury. Even with those absences, they restricted Poland to just four shots on target and one big chance throughout the entire match.

The team head into the match with one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five matches (5 goals for, 8 goals against).

Bosnia & Herzegovina predicted lineup vs Romania (4-4-2): Zlomislić; Smajlović, Katić, Muharemović, Kolašinac; Bajraktarević, Bašić, Šunjić, Alajbegović; Tabaković, Demirović

Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction

  • Safe tip: Total under 3.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Romania 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • 22Bet booking code: 8V7H6

Key Facts

  • None of Romania's last five matches ended with more than 3.5 goals
  • In the last 10 Bosnia & Herzegovina matches, only 2 of them finished with more than 3.5 goals
  • The last 5 meetings between Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina have produced an average of 2.8 goals per game

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s defensive approach and their tendency to keep possession in midfield against Poland, combined with Romania's expected changes, suggest this could be a slow-paced match with few clear chances. This team scored more than once in only two of their last 10 matches.

On the other hand, Romania head coach Gheorghe Hagi is still searching for the most suitable starting XI. Since taking charge on April 20, 2026, Romania have scored exactly one goal in each of their three matches under Hagi. With neither side showing particularly strong attacking output, under 3.5 Goals looks like a legitimate option for this fixture.

Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value tip: Draw & Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 4.40 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: VY1L6

Bosnia & Herzegovina have drawn seven of their last 10 matches, five of them 1-1 after 90 minutes. That is the pattern this bet is built on, and Romania have fed it from the other side: they have both scored and conceded in four of their last five home matches.

The Bosnia absences point the same way. Without right-back Amar Dedić and first-choice goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, the side that kept Poland to 0.31 xG is weaker in the two positions that matter most for keeping a clean sheet. Romania managed only 10 shots against Sweden, but they have found the net in every match under Hagi.

A 1-1 draw fits both sides' recent form and returns 4.40, well above the price on the draw alone.

Verdict: Total under 3.5 goals - Romania 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina