Austria take on the visitors Romania in a qualification match of FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be played on Saturday, June 7th at Ernst Happel Stadion (Vienna).
Austria has been more disappointing than impressive so far. "Das Team" had raised their level considerably in recent years. While they haven’t qualified for a World Cup in the 21st century, they did make it to last year’s Euros — where they once again reached the playoffs, only to be eliminated immediately by Turkey, a non-traditional powerhouse. In the autumn Nations League campaign, they picked up just 11 points in a group with Norway, Slovenia, and Kazakhstan — finishing behind the Scandinavians, who secured the top spot with two more points. Austria still had a shot at promotion to League A, but failed to beat Serbia in March — drawing at home and then losing 0-2 away. Under Ralf Rangnick, expectations were higher, and now the pressure is on to deliver. Playing in front of home fans, they’ll be eager to bounce back and regain momentum.
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Romania made their return to the Euros — and even advanced to the playoffs. It’s true that a draw against Slovakia in the final group game was enough to send both sides through, but Romania’s strong start, including a dominant win over Ukraine, was key. In the round of 16, however, they were soundly beaten by the Netherlands. Since then, the team has been managed by national icon Mircea Lucescu, who brought instant success. Under "Mister," Romania won all six of their autumn Nations League games against Kosovo, Cyprus, and Lithuania. But 2025 began with a concerning stumble: a 0-1 home loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although they responded well with a 5-1 win away to San Marino, another loss to a direct rival would be a major setback. This match could be decisive for their confidence and positioning going forward.
These teams last met in the 2020 Nations League — each winning away from home. With so much at stake, both sides are likely to play cautiously. The smart play here is under 2.5 total goals.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
