Belgium are under huge pressure heading into their Euro 2024 clash with Romania, who can book their place in the last-16 with another surprise win.
It is Romania who come into tonight’s clash on a high, buoyed by hammering Ukraine, while Belgium will still be stunned after losing to Slovakia in the biggest shock of the opening rounf of fixtures.
The Red Devils are in something of a last-chance saloon to make good on their much-vaunted golden generation and the auspicious start to their tournament does not bode well.
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Of course, there is a long way to go at this Euros and a Belgian win in Cologne on Monday will put them back in the picture to go deep.
The unfancied Romanians, meanwhile, know that a three-goal win already has them among the favourites to reach the knockouts with a point basically guaranteeing their progression.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Belgium vs Romania is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Saturday June 22, 2024.
The match will take place at Cologne Stadium.
Where to watch Belgium vs Romania
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 7.10pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live online for free via the ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action tonight via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Belgium vs Romania team news
Belgium XI: Casteels; Theate, Faes, Vertonghen, Castagne; Tielemans, De Bruyne, Onana; Lukebakio, Lukaku, Doku
Subs: Kaminski, Sels, Debast, Trossard, Carrasco, Vranckx, De Ketelaere, Mangala, Bakayoko, Openda, Vermeeren, De Cuyper
Romania XI: Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; Marin, R.Marin, Stanciu, Man, Mihala; Dragus
Subs: Moldovan, Tarnovanu, Rus, Nedelcearu, Ailbec, Cicaldau, Puscas, Hagi, Olaru, Coman, Mogos, Sorescu, Racovitan, Birligea, Sut
Belgium vs Romania prediction
Confidence is flowing through Romania but Belgium didn’t actually play that badly against Slovakia. With a little bit more luck, they should put their first points on the board here.
Belgium to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
These teams have only ever met once at a major tournament, a 1-0 win to Belgium at the 1992 World Cup.
Belgium wins: 5
Romania wins: 5
Draws: 2
Belgium vs Romania match odds
Belgium: 4/9
Romania: 13/2
Draw: 7/2
