Romania vs Sweden prediction 05.10.2026 | UEFA Nations League
Romania
Kick off:
Date:
Sweden
1
4.38
X
4.10
2
1.79
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Nations League
- Date: Monday, 5th October, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Arena Nationala (Bucharest)
After a massive 6:0 loss to Poland, Romania will try to grab their first points in the UEFA Nations League B against Sweden, which has collected seven points thus far and is sitting at the top of Group 4. This will be the second h2h game between these teams in only about ten days.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this UEFA Nations League tie.
Romania vs Sweden Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sweden
2 : 1
Romania
UEFA Nations League
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Romania
0 : 2
Sweden
Euro Qualification
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Sweden
2 : 1
Romania
Euro Qualification
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Romania
1 : 0
Sweden
Friendly International
In the previous h2h game, around ten days ago, Sweden won 2:1 at home at Strawberry Arena. Looking further back, these teams met nine times. Romania won three and Sweden four times. However, in the previous period, Sweden won the past three games.
When it comes to the number of goals, only three out of nine h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored on four occasions.
Romania team overview
Romania had an amazing UEFA Nations League C, easily securing promotion after six points in six games. Based on those displays, they looked like they belonged in a higher league. However, they haven't been as good in the World Cup Qualifiers. And that was followed by a poor start in the UEFA Nations League B. They've lost all three games so far and look like they could take a trip back to League C. This is pretty much a must-win game for them.
Romania will have a major problem in their back line against Sweden, as Radu Dragusin received a red card in the previous match. Moreover, another central defender, Virgil Ghita, received his second yellow card in the previous game and will be suspended as well.
Last matches of Romania
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Poland
6 : 0
Romania
UEFA Nations League
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Romania
2 : 4
Bosnia and Herzegovina
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
2 : 1
Romania
UEFA Nations League
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Romania
2 : 1
Wales
Friendly International
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Georgia
1 : 1
Romania
Friendly International
Romania lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Otto Hindrich
Defenders
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2
Andrei Rațiu
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4
Andrei Coubiș
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22
Bogdan Racovițan
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11
Nicușor Bancu
Midfielders
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13
Valentin Mihăilă
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17
Tudor Băluță
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14
Ianis Hagi
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18
Răzvan Marin
Forwards
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20
Dennis Man
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9
Daniel Bîrligea
Sweden team overview
Sweden participated in the previous World Cup and managed to come out of the Group. However, the overall performance wasn't great, as many pundits expected more from a team with such strong individuals who play in top Premier League clubs. However, in the UEFA Nations League B, they started well, winning seven points in the first three games, and are at the top of the Group.
Still, due to injuries, the team will be without Alexandar Isak and Anthony Elanga, who are out with their injuries. Additionally, Carl Starfelt suffered an injury in the previous game against Bosnia and Herzegovina and had to leave the field after 31 minutes. He will most likely miss the upcoming game as well.
Last matches of Sweden
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 : 1
Sweden
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
3 : 1
Poland
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
2 : 1
Romania
UEFA Nations League
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France
3 : 0
Sweden
World Cup
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Netherlands
5 : 1
Sweden
World Cup
Sweden lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Viktor Johansson
Defenders
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14
Hampus Skoglund
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3
Victor Lindelöf
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4
Eric Smith
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5
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfielders
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21
Alexander Bernhardsson
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16
Jesper Karlström
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20
Hugo Larsson
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19
Sebastian Nanasi
Forwards
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22
Besfort Zeneli
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17
Viktor Gyökeres
Prediction
Romania lost their first three games, conceding 12 goals. Looking further back, their only win in the past seven games was against Wales, while they also lost five of those matches. Their defense looked atrocious and will now have additional problems with Dragusin and Ghita out with suspensions.
Sweden, meanwhile, won seven points in their first three games and probably deserved to win all three. They drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the previous game, but we believe they deserved all three points.
Moreover, in the previous h2h game, Sweden won 2:1. The Swedes also won two h2h games before the last as well. Considering all the above, we believe Sweden is much closer to winning the upcoming UEFA Nations League tie.
4 Reasons why Sweden should win
- Romania missed all three games in the competition
- Romania allowed 12 goals in the first three games
- Sweden collected seven points from the first three games
- Sweden won the previous three h2h games
Main prediction Romania - Sweden
Sweden to win
Best Odds:
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1.79
Romania vs Sweden standings in UEFA Nations League
| Group 4 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 4 |
| 4 | Romania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 - 12 | -9 | 0 |