Belgium will aim to bounce back from a surprising 1-0 defeat to Slovakia as they face Romania in their second group match at RheinEnergieStadion. Despite their disappointing start in EURO 2024, the Red Devils remain strong favorites to overcome Romania in Cologne. Romelu Lukaku is expected to retain his spot upfront despite missing several key chances against Slovakia, while PSV winger Johan Bakayoko is vying for a starting position. It’s worth noting that Mangala, Tielemans, and Lukebakio are all one yellow card away from suspension.
Meanwhile, Romania impressed with a dominant 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their opening game, but they face a much tougher challenge against Belgium. With the Belgian star players determined to make a strong comeback, a home win seems likely. Edward Iordanescu’s squad has no new injury concerns ahead of this match.
Prediction: 3-1