Romania vs Finland Betting Tips

Romania’s Euro 2016 qualifying campaign has suffered a bit of a setback in recent weeks. After winning four of their first five games, they’ve been held to three consecutive 0-0 draws. Away draws against Hungary and Northern Ireland were not bad results in the context of the group, but failing to score against last-placed Greece in their most recent game was a disappointment.

A lot depends on Constantin Budescu in terms of facilitating attacking opportunities and being a source of creativity from a forward position. There’s a lack of punch elsewhere, but they enter Thursday’s game against Finland needing three points to keep their qualifying campaign on track.

By Finnish football standards, they’re riding the crest of a wave entering this match-up. They’ve picked up two straight 1-0 victories over Greece and Faroe Islands respectively. Finland are an organised side, but they’re not likely to blow any sides away either.

Three Reasons for Betting Tips

1. Finland’s strategy

Even against Romania, Finland’s approach will be very similar to Greece. They’re going to try to clog up the midfield and keep men behind the ball. We think that’ll keep the score down.

2. Lack of cutting edge

It’s true in the game overall, but it’s especially relevant when it comes to Romania, who have conceded just one goal in eight qualifying games, but have scored only seven.

3. Romania finds a way

We think Romania will find a way to score the goal they’ll need to win the game and keep the pressure on Northern Ireland.