Romania v Netherlands Prediction, Tips & Preview – Euro 2024 Round of 16

We have a Romania v Netherlands prediction for you plus betting tips as we break down the odds, team news and matchups ahead of this Euro 2024 Round of 16 game.

Romania have surprised many with their performances to top Group E and head into this game with very little pressure on them.

The Netherlands qualified for this stage of Euro 2024 as the best third-placed side following four points from their games against Poland, France and Austria.

How To Watch Romania v Netherlands

When is Romania v Netherlands?

Romania v Netherlands will take place on Tuesday at 5.00 pm

TV Channel

RTÉ 2 and BBC 1

Stream

RTE Player and BBC iPlayer

Where is Romania v Netherlands Being Played?

Allianz Arena, Munich

Romania v Netherlands Odds

Romania are 15/2 to have another shock victory, the Netherlands are convincing 4/11 favourites for the game and the draw in 90 minutes is 16/5.

Handicap Betting

Romania: + 1 @ 15/8

Netherlands: -1 @ 6/5

Handicap Draw: +1 @ 12/5

Romania v Netherlands Preview

Romania’s Form

Romania qualified for Euro 2024 by going unbeaten with 6 wins and 4 draws from their 10 games against Switzerland, Israel, Belarus, Kosovo and Andorra. That put them 5 points clear of 2nd placed Switzerland and while they only scored 16 goals their defence was watertight with only 5 conceded. In March, Romania drew 1-1 against Northern Ireland before losing 3-2 against Colombia. However, in their pre-tournament warm-up games, they drew 0-0 against both Bulgaria and Liechtenstein

Their Euro 2024 journey commenced with a 3-0 win against Ukraine to kick off their group campaign on a high with goals coming from Stanciu, R. Marin and Dragus. That was followed by a 2-0 defeat against Belgium in their second group game. However, in their final game in Group E, their 1-1 draw against Slovakia after an R. Marin penalty equaliser in the 37th minute meant they ended up topping the group with 4 points but ironically on the same points total as everyone else in Group E.

Romania has been managed by Edward Iordănescu since he was appointed in January 2022 and has a record of 10 victories, 10 draws and 10 defeats from 27 games for a win rate of 37.04%. They’re a tactically versatile side utilising 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 5-4-1 and 4-1-4-1, they used 4-3-3 in their opening group game and have since switched back to a 4-1-4-1. Throughout the tournament, Romania has averaged 10.7 shots per game, 38.5% possession, a pass completion percentage of 74.7% and 10 aerials won per game.

Romania's Last Five Results

Slovakia 1-1 Romania | June 26th | Draw

Belgium 2-0 Romania | June 22nd | Loss

Romania 3-0 Ukraine | June 17th | Win

Romania 0-0 Liechtenstein | June 7th | Draw

Romania 0-0 Bulgaria | June 4th | Draw

3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss

Netherlands’ Form 

The Netherlands qualified for Euro 2024 by finishing runners-up in their qualifying Group with 6 victories and 2 defeats to come behind France but ahead of Greece, the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar scoring 17 goals and conceding 7. They started their 2024 campaign with a 4-0 victory against Scotland before they went close with Germany losing 2-1. Ahead of Euro 2024, they had two comprehensive 4-0 wins first against Croatia and then against Iceland.

In their opening game of the tournament, they came from one goal behind to beat Poland 1-2. That was followed by a 0-0 draw against France where if it wasn’t for some referee controversy they may have won the game. However, the Dutch lost their final group game to Austria in a 2-3 thriller which leads to further questions about their Euro 2024 credentials.

The Netherlands are a relatively tactically flexible side ahead of the tournament they used 4-3-3 and 3-4-1-2 generally but so far this tournament have set themselves up in a 4-3-3. Throughout the tournament they have averaged 13.3 shots per game, 51.3% of possession, a pass completion percentage of 87.1% and 12.7 aerials won per game. Koeman in his second stint as Dutch manager has a win rate of 61.11% after 11 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats from 18 games.

Netherlands’ Last Five Results

Netherlands 2-3 Austria | June 25th | Loss

Netherlands 0-0 France | June 21st | Draw

Netherlands 0-0 France | June 21st | Draw

Poland 1-2 Netherlands | June 16th | Win

Netherlands 4-0 Iceland | June 10th | Win

2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss

Romania v Netherlands Predicted Lineups

Romania Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Nita

RB: Ratiu, CB: Dragusin, CB: Burca, LB: Sorescu

RM: Marin, CM: Marin, LM: Stanciu

RW: Man, CF: Mihaila, LW: Dragus

Netherlands Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Verbruggen

RB: Dumfries, CB: de Vrij, CB: van Dik, LB: Aké

RM: Reijnders, CM: Schouten, LM: Simons

RW: Frimpong, CF: Depay, LW: Gakpo

Romania v Netherlands Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Romania wins: 1

Netherlands wins: 9

Draws: 3

Head-To-Head Results

Romania 0-3 Netherlands | Friendly | November 14th, 2017

Netherlands 4-0 Romania | World Cup Qualifying | March 26th, 2013

Romania 1-4 Netherlands | World Cup Qualifying | October 16th, 2012

Netherlands 2-0 Romania | Euro 2008 | June 17th, 2008

Romania 1-0 Netherlands | Euro Qualifying | October 13th, 2007

Key Players To Watch

Răzvan Marin – Romania

The star man for Romania throughout their run to the Round of 16 stage has been Cagliari midfielder Razvin Marin (28) who has spent the last two seasons on loan with Empoli

In their opening group game, he scored against Ukraine, making 19/24 of his passes (79%) and creating one chance from the AM position. That was followed by a subpar display against Belgium. He did the business against Slovakia in the final group game to score the penalty that gave them the top spot.

He is their most likely goal threat against the Dutch.

Jeremie Frimpong – Netherlands

Coming off a breakthrough season with Leverkusen where the 23-year-old led the masses with his performances from RWB scoring 14 times and assisting 12 goals from 49 matches in all competitions. Ahead of the tournament, it was unclear whether Koeman would unleash Frimpong from the start or use him as more of a bench option

After getting 9 minutes against Poland, he started against France but had a quiet game before being taken off in the 73rd minute. He was then on the bench for their final group game against Austria.

What does he offer? Frimpong has an electric pace, and elite dribbling ability with 5.79 Progressive Carries, 8.44 Attacking Penalty area touches and 1.77 Successful Take Ons which is in the 99th, 99th and 96th percentile for all full-backs. With Koeman, he is deployed even further forward on the RW, and he will be a serious threat to the Romanians in this game.

Romania v Netherlands Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Romania 2-1 Netherlands

Romania have done the business so far in this tournament and will fancy themselves of pulling off a shock victory against the Dutch on Tuesday.

The Netherlands have been hotly fancied to make a stab at multiple international tournaments throughout the years, but I think this side is on the weaker end of their scale in terms of playing personnel and management.

The knockout stages have yet to give us a shock so far in this tournament and I think Romania might provide us with our first shock of the knockout stages.

Best Bet: Romania @ 11/2

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