Austria and Romania meet at Wörthersee Stadion, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League B). There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, who have not played a game in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 05‑06‑2012, in a match that ended with the final score: Austria (0‑0) Romania. Attention to the home factor, since Austria tends to achieve different results at home and abroad.
Austria :
The home team comes to this 2nd round of Group 1 after a victory in their debut in this group stage, against Norway, by (1‑2). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 7 victories, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 21 goals scored and 17 suffered; against 11 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 11 suffered. In their last 7 home games Austria has recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Her attack has scored regularly, as she has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he came back in 2 of the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Austrian team started this match with a victory, by 1-2, when traveling to Norway, thus returning to the triumphs after the defeat against Latvia: the team’s goals were signed by Gregoritsch and Sabitzer. At this time, the Austrians remain in the 1st position of Group 1 of the League of Nations B. Of course, coach Franco Foda plays 4-3-3, favoring the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, however, in some moments of the match he must act only in the counterattack. Gregoritsch must be on the front line of the Austrian team, and this athlete is very proficient in finishing. For this game the coach can count on all his players.
Romania :
The visiting team comes to this 2nd round of Group 1 after a draw in its debut in this group stage, against Northern Ireland, by (1‑1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 8 victories, 4 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium. In the last 8 away matches for all competitions, Romania won 4, drew 2 and lost 2. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 7 of the last 8 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Romanian national team kicks off for this match after adding an equality, to a ball, in the reception to Northern Ireland: the only goal of the team was signed by George Puscas. At this time, the Romanians are in the 3rd position of Group 1 with 1 accumulated point. In this away game, coach Mirel Radoi will play with the usual 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring defensive organization and direct balls to attack. On the other hand, midfielder Ianis Hagi is the weapon of this Romania, this intervening owner of great vision of the game and quality in the pass. For this game the visiting coach can count on all his players.
