Romania vs Austria Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these teams ended in favour of Wunderteam.

The Romania national football team are all set to host the Austria national football team for their next FIFA World Cup qualifier in the European region. This entertaining fixture will take place at the National Arena.

The Tricolorii will be at home, but it is not going to be an easy situation for them. The Romania national football team have only been able to win two of their five World Cup qualifying games for their current campaign. They are coming in after securing a win against Moldova in their last fixture.

The Austria national football team will be the visiting side, but their confidence levels will be on the higher end among the two. The Wunderteam are coming in after securing an astonishing 10-0 win against San Marino in their previous match. Their performance in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been good as of now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bucuresti, Romania
• Stadium: National Arena
• Date: Monday, October 13
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Sunday, Oct 12; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Davide Massa
• VAR: In use

Form:

Romania: L-W-L-D-W

Austria: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Denis Dragus (Romania)

Denis Dragus is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Romania national football team. With his position on the field, he is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He will be looking to step up for the upcoming game so that he can help his side in the attacking front.

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

The 36-year-old is going to once again the Austria national football team in the attacking front. In five World Cup qualifying games of the ongoing campaign, Marko Arnautovic has scored six goals and also has an assist to his name. He scored four goals in his last fixture for the Wunderteam.

Match Facts

• The Wunderteam are on a two-match winning streak against the Tricolorii.
• Austria have won all of their last five matches.
• Romania have won only two of their last five fixtures.

Romania vs Austria: Betting Tips and Odds

• Austria to win @10/11 Betfred
• Marko Arnautovic to score @11/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @43/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

All of the selected players for both teams are ready and set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Romania won: 4

Austria won: 4

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Romania predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Radu (GK); Manea, Popescu, Eissat, Oprut; Screciu, Dragomir; Morutan, Hagi, Baiaram; Dragus

Austria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pentz (GK); Posch, Danso, Alaba, Prass; Laimer, Seiwald; Schmid, Gregoritsch, Sabitzer; Arnautovic

Match Prediction

The hosts will have to work hard for a win as the Wunderteam are in top form at the moment. We predict, the Austria national football team are likely to secure a win against Romania in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Romania 1-3 Austria

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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