Allianz Arena will be full of excitement as Romania faces the Netherlands in the round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship. Romania earned their place in this crucial match with a 1-1 draw against Slovakia, but they face a tough challenge on Tuesday.
Coach Edward Iordanescu has no new injury concerns, although Nicusor Bancu will miss the game due to a one-match suspension.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, reached the knockout stages despite a 3-2 loss to Austria in their final group match. Coach Ronald Koeman is expected to make several changes to the starting lineup, likely recalling Xabi Simons and Jeremie Frimpong.
PSV midfielder Joey Veerman, who struggled with possession against Austria, and Donyell Malen, who scored an own goal, are both expected to start on the bench. Despite their recent setback, the Netherlands are favored to win due to their squad’s depth and talent.
Prediction: The Netherlands is expected to secure a 2-1 victory.
