Austria hosts Romania in round 2 of the UEFA Nations League B. The match will be played on Monday, September 7th at Wörthersee Stadion (Klagenfurt)
The Austrians showed excellent physical readiness at the start of the new Nations League in Norway. Franco Foda's team demonstrated a good game in the attack, put pressure on the opponent and won deservedly (2-1). Ulmer, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch, Ilsanker and the whole team showed excellent readiness. David Alaba didn’t play, but even without him, the hosts looked very powerful in terms of fitness conditioning, and they will definitely play attacking football with the Romanians.
The Romanians missed the home victory over Northern Ireland in a rather stupid situation. The team changed the coach, and Mirel Radoi came instead of Contra. His first match should have been victorious, but being ahead and playing in the majority for more than an hour, the hosts managed to concede from Northern Ireland at the end (1-1). The Tricolors didn’t convert many attempts, although Puskas and Alibek were dangerous at the helm. Nevertheless, Austria is on a completely different level.
The teams played their last head-to-head match in 2012. It was a friendly game, which ended in a goalless draw. However, too much water has flowed under the bridge since then. Austria has become much stronger. The team is full of young talents and experienced players. Under Foda, it plays very quick football and has excellent physical conditions. The Romanians are undergoing a change of generations and a gradual restructuring, and they have just changed their coach, so there is no talk of any stability. Considering these factors, the victory of Austria looks like the most logical choice for this match.
Prediction for the match: Austria to win
