Prediction: June 18, 2025 - UEFA European Under-21 Championship - Romania U21 vs Slovakia U21
UEFA European U-21 Football Championship - Romania U21 VS Slovakia U21
Match Time:18-06-2025 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Romania U21 has shown remarkable progress in recent years. In the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, they had an impressive run with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 7 rounds. Their attacking play has been a major strength, with effective performances in both wide crosses and ground penetrations. However, in their opening group game, they lost 0-1 to Italy U21. Despite being on the back foot for most of the game, their sharp counter-attacks troubled the opponent, but they struggled with finishing.
Slovakia U21, as the host, has its own challenges. They are hit by an injury crisis with key players like striker Bana and midfielder Chromada suspended, and forward Adam Griger out with an ankle injury. Their form in 2025 friendlies has been poor, losing all matches, and they have had a four-game winless streak. Their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per game in the last 10 matches.
Squad Analysis
For Romania U21, in their starting lineup against Italy U21, goalkeeper Răzvan Sava showed great form with 3 excellent saves. In defense, players like Toni Strată, Christian Ignat, and Matei Cristian Ilic formed a relatively solid backline. In midfield, Marius Corbu, Ümit Akgündüz, and Constantin Gherman played important roles. Up front, although Luis Munteanu, their key striker, was absent due to a muscle contusion, players like Iannis Stoica still posed certain threats.
Slovakia U21, due to the injury crisis, will likely have an adjusted lineup. Their regular starting players' absence will surely affect the team's overall strength, especially in attack and midfield where they lack the creativity and goal-scoring ability of the suspended and injured players.
Nowgoal Prediction
Considering Romania U21's better recent form and relatively more stable squad compared to Slovakia U21's injury-ridden situation, Romania U21 is likely to have the upper hand in this game. Romania U21's attacking firepower and defensive organization should allow them to control the game. Slovakia U21 will struggle to create many goal-scoring opportunities with their depleted squad.
Prediction: Romania U21 2 - 0 Slovakia U21
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