ROMANIA vs SWEDEN Soccer Prediction

Absent from the next world, Romania wants to reassure itself in friendly. Sweden is trying to gain confidence before the World Cup in Russia. No benefit in terms of motivation

State of form

Only 4th in his qualifying group behind Poland, Denmark and Montenegro, Romania will not be traveling to Russia next summer. Since then, the Romanians have lined up 3 friendlies, which led to a win against Turkey (2-0), a loss against the Netherlands (0-3) and a new success snatched against Israel last Saturday (1 -2).
2nd of his pool in qualifying behind France, Sweden then validated his ticket for the 2018 World Cup, achieving the feat against Italy in the play-offs (1-0 win and 0-0). Unbeaten for four games and after a win against Denmark (1-0 win), teammates Emil Forsberg finally relapsed at home last weekend, against Chile (1-2).

The staff for ROMANIA vs SWEDEN

Several important players are absent for the Romanian whose striker Andone (A Coruña), injured. It should be noted that since the defeat in the Netherlands, the Romanian coach decided to renew his squad, notably excluding Torje (Dinamo Bucharest), Pantilimon (Nottingham Forest), Chiriches (Naples), Hoban (Cluj) or Maxim (Stuttgart). ). The group is led by leaders Tatarusanu (Nantes), Grigore (Al-Sailiya), Sapuranu (Kayserispor), Chipciu (Anderlecht), Grozav (Bursaspor), Stanciu (Sparta Prague) or Keseru (ex-Nantes, Ludogorets). Bogdan Stancu (Bursaspor) took his international retirement at just 30 years old.
After a broad membership review against Denmark, Sweden can count on the return of all its executives. Sweden have two important players missing: No. 1 goalkeeper Olsen (Copenhagen), defender Augustinsson (Werder) and midfielder Ekdal (Hamburg), injured. Former Bordeaux striker Kiese-Thelin is uncertain. The squad is led by leaders Lustig (Celtic), Lindelöf (Man Utd) and Granqvist (Krasnodar) behind, Larsson (Hull City), Forsberg (Leipzig), Hiljemark (Genoa) and Durmaz (Toulouse) in the middle, as well as Toivonen (Toulouse), Berg (Al-Ain) or Guidetti (Alaves) in front.

Prediction ROMANIA vs SWEDEN

Boosted by its success against Israel, Romania can overthrow a team of Sweden generally less efficient far from its bases. Victory of Romania

Prediction of the Day: Romania win or draw
Odds: 1.33