Belgium vs Romania Prediction (2:00 a.m. June 23): "Red Devils" in a dead end

The Belgian team is the number one candidate in Group E, and they are even expected to win the championship at Euro 2024. Although Eden Hazard and Courtois are no longer there, with star De Bruyne, the "Red Devils" possess a quality squad that is no less than any opponent.

However, Belgium had a disastrous opening match at Euro 2024. Doku made a bad pass and Slovakia counter-attacked quickly, Ivan Schranz scored the only goal to help the home team create a big shock against the Belgians.

Belgium caused great disappointment in the loss to Slovakia (Photo: UEFA).

The highlight of the Belgian team was Romelu Lukaku's two goals against Slovakia, but both were denied by VAR. The most regrettable goal was denied at the end of the match, when Lois Openda let the ball touch his hand before passing it to Lukaku.

Coach Tedesco ended a 15-match unbeaten streak with the Belgian national team, after he took over the "hot seat" from coach Roberto Martinez after the 2022 World Cup. Obviously, fierce competitions in big tournaments are much different from friendly matches or qualifying rounds.

If Belgium caused a big disappointment, Romania is creating a strong effect at Euro 2024. Returning to Europe's top football tournament after 8 years, Romania played brilliantly and won 3-0 against a stronger opponent Ukraine.

Coach Edward Iordanescu and his team displayed an attractive, beautiful yet effective attacking style of play. The goals of Nicolae Stanciu, Razvan Marin, Denis Dragus against Ukraine were the concrete manifestation of lightning-fast and powerful attacks.

Romania is an interesting phenomenon at Euro 2024 (Photo: Getty).

The defeat to Slovakia helped coach Tedesco learn valuable lessons, but he does not have many options in terms of personnel to change. The pillars Thomas Meunier, Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen have not yet regained their best physical condition, and will likely still have to sit on the bench.

Orel Mangala, Dodi Lukebakio, Youri Tielemans were disappointing, but are still irreplaceable pillars in the midfield. Liverpool's young star, Johan Bakayoko will be given a chance to come on if wingers Jeremy Doku or Leandro Trossard are caught out.

Romania will not change the formation that won against Ukraine and with a relaxed mentality, they will calculate the game when facing Belgium. A deep defensive formation and lurking for counter-attacking opportunities thanks to the scoring ability of Dragus, Mihaila is the formation that Romania will use against Belgium.

In terms of level and class, Belgium have many opportunities to win all 3 points against Romania in Cologne. However, when in a desperate situation, coach Tedesco's army needs to avoid elementary mistakes and improve the quality of the attack, if they want to go far at Euro 2024.

Expected lineup

Belgium: Casteels; Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; Lukaku.

Romania: Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu; Man, Dragus, Mihaila.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/nhan-dinh-bi-romania-2h00-ngay-236-quy-do-o-the-duong-cung-20240621153746897.htm