Bosnia Herzegovina v Romania
Bosnia and Hervegovina

Bosnia and Hervegovina vs Romania

, KO: 19:45 , Bilino Polje Stadium
Romania

Group H remains up for grabs in World Cup qualifying and this clash between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania will be pivotal in how things pan out.

A last-gasp winner at home to Austria last time out kept Romania's hopes alive but they still have a bit of work to do to secure a top-two finish

They trail the Austrians by five points and remain three adrift of the Bosnians but Romania's fate remains in their own hands.

With Austria hosting Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final game, things will be looking good for Romania if they can come out on top in Zenica.

That's easier said than done, however, with Bosnia's only defeat so far in the group coming against leaders Austria.

Even a star-studded Dutch side couldn't claim a win in Bosnia during the Nations League campaign so it's a tall order.

And Bosnia and Herzegovina will be desperate to secure the win that guarantees a play-off place ahead of that tough closing game in Vienna.

How the bookies view it: Homing in on the play-offs

This is a tricky game to call with not much between the sides but BOYLE Sports make Bosnia and Herzegovina slight 6/4 favourites with home advantage. Romania are priced at 9/5 and the draw pays 12/5.

Head to head: Romania by a nose

These nations have faced off seven times before and Romania have just edged it, with four wins to three. But it was Bosnia and Herzegovina who came out on top in Bucharest earlier in this group, grinding out a 1-0 victory.

Players to watch: Dzeko's a golden oldie

Skipper Edin Dzeko is still turning on the style for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 39. He has netted four times in the group so far and is 15/8 for another strike with BOYLE Sports.

Denis Dragus has been a key man for Romania in these qualifiers, netting three times. The Eyupspor striker is 5/2 for a priceless goal.

Probable line-ups

Romania should be along similar lines to the team that beat Austria last time out, although Dragus should return up front.

Bosnia boss Sergej Barbarez may make a few changes after taking just a point from their last two qualifiers. Stuttgart striker Ermedin Demirovic misses out with injury.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Vasilj, Kolasinac, Muharemovic, Dedic, Katic, Bajraktarevic, Gigovic, Sunjic, Memic, Tabakovic, Dzeko.

Romania: Radu, Ratiu, Popescu, Chipciu, Burca, Marin, Man, Birligea, Hagi, Mihaila, Dragus.

Anything else catch the eye?

It was tense and tight when these teams faced off in Bucharest and this game has the potential to be similar.

The half-time draw looks good with so much at stake and it pays 11/10 at BOYLE Sports, who also offer evens on most goals coming after the break.

We only saw six corners when these sides last faced off but I've a feeling we could see more in this game as both teams will be targeting a victory.

Over 9.5 flag kicks pays 5/4 at BOYLE Sports while the same firm price Bosnia and Herzegovina at 6/5 for most corners.

Bosnia and Hervegovina vs Romania Betting Tips & Predictions
Half-time draw
11/10
Boylesports
Most goals second half
Evens
Boylesports
Bosnia and Herzegovina -0.5 corner handicap
6/5
Boylesports
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