Romania host Bosnia-Herzegovina in UEFA Nations League clash
On Monday, September 28, Romania faced Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Nationala in Bucharest in a UEFA Nations League B fixture; according to BBC's compiled statistics the visitors were more active in attack, while the sources do not state the final score.
Context
On Monday, September 28, Romania played Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Nationala in Bucharest in the second round of UEFA Nations League Group B. According to Sports Mole, it was Romania's first home match of this tournament campaign. Both teams entered the game without a win from matchday one: Romania lost 1-2 at home to Sweden on Friday, while Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 0-0 with Poland, earning one point and sitting second in the group, with Romania fourth and pointless.
Form and history
Romania have won just two of their last six matches in all competitions, with one draw and four defeats, conceding 10 goals in that stretch. However, under coach Gheorghe Hagi they have won their last four home games, including a 2-1 win over Wales in June, scoring 12 goals across those four matches, per Sports Mole. Bosnia-Herzegovina, meanwhile, have suffered only two defeats in their last 13 games - both during 2026 World Cup qualifying, losing 4-1 to Switzerland and 2-0 to the USA - but have won only once in their last seven matches. A win for Bosnia-Herzegovina would be their third in a row against Romania; the sides' last meeting ended in a 3-1 win for the visitors.
Preparations
According to Sarajevo Times, Bosnia-Herzegovina's squad continued training in Warsaw following the draw with Poland before travelling to Bucharest. A press conference was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time, followed by a team training session at 7:00 p.m. The match was set to be broadcast on BHT1 from 8:35 p.m.
Match statistics
According to BBC's compiled match data, Bosnia-Herzegovina created more attacking opportunities, registering 10 shots to Romania's 5, with 4 on target compared to Romania's 3. The visitors also had more corners (2 to 1) and more touches inside the opposition box (11 to 7). Romania, however, had greater possession - 55.7% to 44.3% - and higher pass accuracy - 86.9% to 82.8%. Romania also committed more fouls during the match (10 to 4). The sources do not state the final result; ahead of the match, Sports Mole predicted a 2-1 win for Romania.
