Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia & Herzegovina storm past Romania
A four-goal blitz secures a commanding win away from home.
Bosnia & Herzegovina put on a clinical display in the UEFA Nations League, racing to a 4-2 victory over Romania. A. Gigović and T. Muharemović set the tone early with goals inside the first 20 minutes, and H. Tabaković and Ermin Mahmić added to the tally before Romania's late efforts from D. Bîrligea and A. Cicâldău could close the gap. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, as Bosnia & Herzegovina turned the game decisively in their favour.
Outcome probability
Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina face off in a League B fixture where both sides will be eager to improve on their opening results. Romania will look to bounce back from a narrow defeat, while Bosnia aim to build on a goalless draw.
Match factors
Romania's attacking threat led by D. Man
D. Man scored Romania's only goal in last away match with strong rating 7.65, highlighting his key role in attack
Bosnia's defensive strength anchored by M. Zlomislić and N. Katić
Goalkeeper Zlomislić kept a clean sheet with rating 7.53; defender Katić had 73 passes and rating 7.16, showing defensive solidity
Romania's wing-back A. Rațiu contributes offensively and defensively
Rațiu assisted Romania's goal and made 3 tackles, providing balance on the flank
Bosnia's recent clean sheet and draw suggest defensive resilience
Bosnia kept a clean sheet in last away fixture and drew 0-0, indicating defensive discipline
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have no confirmed out players, so full squads likely available
The context
In this League B round 2 match, Romania have played one game so far, losing 1-2, while Bosnia & Herzegovina have drawn 0-0 in their only outing. The head-to-head record slightly favours Bosnia with three wins to Romania's one in four meetings, but no draws have been recorded between these sides.
Key insights
- D
D. Man
Romania
D. Man scored Romania's only goal in the last away match with a strong rating of 7.65, highlighting his key role in attack.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 7.65 rating, 3 shots on target in last game
- M
M. Zlomislić
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Goalkeeper Zlomislić kept a clean sheet with a 7.53 rating, crucial for Bosnia's defensive solidity.
UEFA Nations League 26/277.53 rating, clean sheet in last match
- N
N. Katić
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Defender Katić completed 73 passes with a 7.16 rating, key in Bosnia's defensive organisation.
UEFA Nations League 26/277.16 rating, 73 passes completed in last game
- A
A. Rațiu
Romania
Rațiu assisted Romania's goal and made 3 tackles, providing balance on the flank.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 assist, 3 tackles in last match
Analysis
Romania's attacking threat is spearheaded by D. Man, who scored their only goal in the previous match and boasts a solid rating of 7.65. The wing-back A. Rațiu also provides balance with both defensive work and an assist in the last game. Bosnia's defence, anchored by goalkeeper M. Zlomislić and defender N. Katić, has shown resilience, with a clean sheet and strong passing stats. However, Romania's home advantage and attacking impetus could tip the scales in their favour in what promises to be a competitive encounter.
Key facts
- 1.Romania lost their only match in this competition 1-2.
- 2.Bosnia & Herzegovina drew 0-0 in their only match so far.
- 3.Bosnia lead the head-to-head record 3 wins to Romania's 1 in 4 meetings.
- 4.No draws have occurred in their previous four encounters.
- 5.Head-to-head matches average 2.8 goals, indicating moderately high scoring games.
- 6.Romania's D. Man scored their only goal in the last away match with a 7.65 rating.
- 7.Bosnia's goalkeeper M. Zlomislić kept a clean sheet with a 7.53 rating in the last match.
- 8.Romania's wing-back A. Rațiu provided an assist and made 3 tackles in the previous game.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a home win for Romania with a 2-1 scoreline. The match is expected to be moderately high scoring, consistent with their head-to-head average of 2.8 goals per game. A total of three cards is anticipated, reflecting a competitive but not overly aggressive contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Romania
Away — Bosnia & Herzegovina
The verdict
Expect a closely fought match where Romania's attacking edge and home familiarity may just outlast Bosnia's defensive discipline. A 2-1 victory for Romania seems the likeliest scenario, but with both sides capable of moments, fans should brace for an entertaining contest.
Prediction generated 25 Sep 2026, 20:43 UTC · Fipster Model v1.162
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Gigović
Assist: Bajraktarevic
Mahmić
Yellow Card
Muharemović
Assist: Bašić
Bîrligea
Assist: Eissat
Tabaković
Mihăilă
Olaru
Mahmić
Assist: Bajraktarevic
Cicâldău
Mahmić
Bajraktarevic
Screciu
Stanciu
Tabaković
Muharemović
Yellow Card
Burcă
Kolašinac
Gigović
Match Statistics
Romania
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 1I. RaduG
- 3M. IlieD
- 4A. CoubișD
- 10N. StanciuM
- 11D. BîrligeaF
- 13V. MihăilăF
- 15A. BurcăD
- 17V. ScreciuM
- 20D. OlaruM
- 22V. DragomirM
- 23L. EissatD
Substitutes
- 2T. StrataD
- 5V. GhițăD
- 6T. BăluțăM
- 7F. TănaseM
- 8A. CicâldăuM
- 9L. MunteanuF
- 12O. HindrichG
- 14A. BorzaD
- 16V. CojocaruG
- 18C. CîrjanM
- 19D. MateiM
- 21O. MoruțanF
Bosnia & Herzegovina
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4T. MuharemovićD
- 5S. KolašinacD
- 8A. GigovićM
- 13I. BašićM
- 15A. MemićD
- 16Ermin MahmićM
- 18N. KatićD
- 19Kerim-Sam AlajbegovićM
- 20E. BajraktarevicM
- 22M. ZlomislićG
- 23H. TabakovićF
Substitutes
- 1M. JurkasG
- 2N. MujakićD
- 3A. MalicD
- 6B. TahirovićM
- 7Z. SmajlovićD
- 9L. ĐurićM
- 10E. DemirovićF
- 11J. LukićF
- 12S. HamzićG
- 14I. ŠunjićM
- 17A. HasićM
- 21S. RadeljićD
Romania
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Bîrligea | F | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| V. Dragomir | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| A. Cicâldău | M | 44 | 6.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Eissat | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| V. Screciu | M | 65 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Burcă | D | 81 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Munteanu | F | 44 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. Coubiș | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| V. Mihăilă | F | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| O. Moruțan | F | 25 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| N. Stanciu | M | 65 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| M. Ilie | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Olaru | M | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| I. Radu | G | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Matei | M | 25 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| T. Strata | D | 9 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Hindrich | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Ghiță | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Băluță | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Cojocaru | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Tănase | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Borza | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Cîrjan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Bosnia & Herzegovina
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Bajraktarevic | M | 63 | 8.5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/2 |
| A. Gigović | M | 81 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| I. Bašić | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| H. Tabaković | F | 74 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| T. Muharemović | D | 90 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Ermin Mahmić | M | 63 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Memić | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/3 |
| J. Lukić | F | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| N. Katić | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| E. Demirović | F | 27 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Kolašinac | D | 81 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3/3 |
| M. Zlomislić | G | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Mujakić | D | 9 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Hasić | M | 27 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| B. Tahirović | M | 9 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Đurić | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Hamzić | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Malic | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Smajlović | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Radeljić | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Jurkas | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Šunjić | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Romania to win against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- What score did Fipster predict for Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Romania 2–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- What were the win probabilities for Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- Fipster's model gave Romania a 35% chance of winning, Bosnia & Herzegovina a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.