Romania vs Sweden prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 5, 2026
On October 5, 2026, Romania and Sweden will face off in the fourth round of UEFA Nations League Division B. The visitors know they must fight for victory here.
Romania vs Sweden team news and expert analysis
The Romanians lost their very first playoff tie in the spring, going down to Turkey. They then opened their current campaign at the home of their present opponents and, after a hard-fought battle, suffered a 1-2 defeat. They subsequently lost 2-4 at home to Bosnia, while in the third round, playing away to Poland and down to ten men, they were thrashed 0-6.
Sweden endured a disastrous qualifying campaign last year, but victories over Ukraine and Poland in the March playoffs sent them to the World Cup. They made it out of the group stage with four points, only to be immediately thrashed 0-3 by France in the playoffs. Now, after facing Poland again in their next head-to-head clash, they won 3-1. They then settled for a 1-1 draw away to Bosnia.
The hosts have scored just one goal while conceding four. The Scandinavians currently have two goals scored and one conceded.
Previous matches: Romania vs Sweden
Before the current tournament, the teams were level, with three wins apiece in eight meetings. However, at the 1994 World Cup, Sweden progressed on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The visitors are regarded as the favorites in this matchup. They should capitalize on the fact that their opponents are in truly poor form at the moment, so we are backing an away win (odds – 1.80).
Romania vs Sweden: key statistics and trends
- Romania have lost three matches in a row
- Sweden have won two of their last three matches
Romania vs Sweden: possible starting lineups
Romania play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Hindrich - Rațiu, Koubis, Ilie, Bancu - Băluță, Răzvan Marin, Mihăilă - Man, Hagi, Bîrligea. Drăgușin and Gicu will miss the match due to "cards."
Sweden play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Johansson - Lindelöf, Starfelt, Skoglund, Bernhardsson - Carlström, Hugo Larsson, Zeneli - Gudmundsson, Gyökeres, Nanasi
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