Romania vs Lithuania prediction and betting tips on September 9, 2024
Game Prediction
In the second round of the Nations League on September 9, 2024, Romania will face Lithuania. After a strong start to the tournament, the home side will look to continue their momentum with another solid performance.
Romania vs Lithuania: Key Statistics and Trends
- Romania has won only two of their last nine matches.
- Lithuania has won three of their last five matches.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 1-0 in Romania’s favor (three times).
- Romania is unbeaten in their last eight home matches.
- Romania wins the first half in 15% of their matches, while Lithuania wins in 20%.
Our prediction for Romania vs Lithuania
The "Tricolor" have been inconsistent under Edward Iordănescu. They had a disappointing Nations League campaign, finishing last in their group, but bounced back triumphantly in the Euro qualifiers, collecting 22 points from ten games in 2023—five more than Switzerland, who were the favorites. This year started poorly with lackluster friendlies, including a scoreless draw against Liechtenstein. However, they opened the Euros with a 4-1 win over Ukraine. A subsequent draw against Slovakia was enough to advance from the group, despite a 0-3 loss to the Netherlands. In the round of 16, they were knocked out by the Dutch.
Lithuania, on the other hand, performed reasonably well in the 2023 qualifiers, securing six points and finishing ahead of Bulgaria. In March, they won both of their Nations League playoff matches against Gibraltar by a 1-0 scoreline. In June, they triumphed over Latvia in the Baltic Cup but lost to Estonia on penalties.
Before the start of the Nations League, Romania appointed local legend Mircea Lucescu as head coach. The 79-year-old made some changes to the squad, including dropping goalkeeper Moldovan. Lithuania's coach, Jankauskas, who retained his position, had limited options due to injuries and could not call up Zubas, Utkus, Golubickas, and Gineitis. Despite this, he chose not to summon veterans Černych and Novikovas.
The "Tricolor" opened their campaign with a 3-0 away win over Kosovo, encountering little resistance. Meanwhile, Lithuania hosted Cyprus in Kaunas, conceding a goal to Pittas late in the first half and failing to respond.
Romania vs Lithuania: Possible Starting Lineups
Romania (possible lineup): Niță – Bancu, Burcă, Drăgușin, Rațiu – Stanciu, Marin, M. Marin – Mihăilă, Drăguș, Man
Lithuania (possible lineup): Gertmonas – Lasickas, Tutyskin, Girdvainis, Kažukolovas, Širvys – Matulevičius, Vorobjovas, Slivka – Dolžnikov, Kučys
Head to Head matches: Romania vs Lithuania
Romania has won nine of their ten encounters, with one draw, including victories in their last four meetings.
Free prediction today for the match: Romania vs Lithuania
Lucescu’s team is clearly stronger and playing at home. We expect Romania to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.85).