Romania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction 28.09.2026 | Nations League

Romania return to the National Arena after beginning their Nations League campaign with a 2:1 defeat against Sweden on Friday.

Dennis Man cancelled out Alexander Isak's opener, but Viktor Gyokeres' goal secured the points for the home side.

The Tricolorii offered little attacking threat after the interval and were unable to find a leveller in Gheorghe Hagi's first competitive match since returning as head coach.

Romania have now lost three of their last four competitive fixtures, including both meetings with Bosnia during last year's World Cup qualification campaign. 

With just one win in their last five games, Hagi will look to raise confidence in the Romanian camp. Still, Monday's contest will be played behind closed doors, denying the hosts the benefit of a home crowd.

Hagi could make changes to his first XI this week. Nicolae Stanciu, Valentin Mihaila and Vladimir Screciu are among those pushing for recalls to the first XI.

Man should retain his place after scoring in Sweden last week. 

Bosnia and Herzegovina travel to Bucharest after claiming a hard-fought 0:0 draw against Poland in Warsaw.

Sergej Barbarez's men put in a strong defensive display to secure a point and a clean sheet in their first competitive appearance since reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup.

The Eastern European nation have become a difficult side to beat in the last two years. Bosnia lost only two of their last 13 matches inside 90 minutes, 

The visitors can also take confidence from last year's victories against Romania. Bosnia claimed a 1:0 win in Bucharest before securing a 3:1 success in Zenica.

Barbarez may freshen his side following the short turnaround. Nikola Vasilj, Amar Dedic and Armin Gigovic are among those available to come into the starting lineup.