Romania vs Austria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Romania vs Austria

Third-placed Romania host Group H frontrunners Austria in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Arena Nationala, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 12 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The clash between Romania and Austria could see Over 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. There is definitely value backing this selection at -118, with three goals or more looking likely.

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Romania played out a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in their last game. This was away from home at Neo GSP Stadium against Cyprus. Mircea Lucescu's side recorded 42% possession and had five shots on target, while Denis Dragus grabbed the goals.

Austria won their previous game which was at home. It was a 10-0 World Cup qualifying victory against San Marino at Ernst Happel Stadion. They racked up seventeen shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, with Marko Arnautovic on the scoresheet four times.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Austria have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Romania. A 2-1 win when hosting at Ernst Happel Stadion came after a 1-0 away victory at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The past 3 H2H games have seen two Austria victories and just one triumph for Romania.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Austria	8	6	1	1	22	4	18	22:4	19
3	Romania	8	4	1	3	19	10	9	19:10	13

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Romania have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. The Tricolours have averaged 54.2% possession and 5.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Razvan Marin is the top scorer with 6 goals, Denis Dragus has 3, with Florin Tanase and Dennis Man on 2. Dennis Man is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Horatiu Moldovan managing one clean sheet.

Austria have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, averaging 16.8 attempts, 8.0 shots on goal and 2.8 goals. Ralf Rangnick's team average 63.3% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 2.3 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 1.9 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Marko Arnautovic has recorded 8 goals, Michael Gregoritsch 6, with Stefan Posch and Marcel Sabitzer both managing 3. Marcel Sabitzer has been the top assist maker on 5, with Alexander Schlager and Patrick Pentz collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Romania confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ionut Andrei Radu (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Mihai Popescu, Andrei Burca, Alexandru Chipciu, Ianis Hagi, Marius Marin, Vlad Dragomir, Dennis Man, Daniel Birligea, Valentin Mihaila.

Austria confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Schlager (GK), Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Romano Schmid, Christoph Baumgartner, Marcel Sabitzer, Michael Gregoritsch.

Romania vs Austria Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Romania vs Austria betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 Goals at attractive odds of -118 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in this World Cup qualifying clash.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the World Cup qualifying team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Romania vs Austria stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Romania games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Romania games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Austria games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Austria games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Austria games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 2 of the last 3 games between these teams.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Romania 1 - 2 Austria

Austria are available at +700 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Michael Gregoritsch Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) has racked up at least one shot on goal in seven of his past ten matches. There is odds of -154 on offer for this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Michael Gregoritsch Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Shots

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

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Marcel Sabitzer to Score +300

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) has registered three goals in his past five games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +300 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Marcel Sabitzer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-123

Shots

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Romania Over 3.5 Corners -112

Romania have covered the 3.5 corners line in seven straight home games. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Romania to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -112.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Romania

Total

9.30 5.80 3.50

Home

9.50 4.80 4.70

Away

9.30 5.20 4.10

Austria

Total

6.20 3.90 2.30

Home

8.40 6.00 2.40

Away

7.40 4.00 3.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-110

Romania Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-100

Austria Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+600

2

-133

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Romania vs Austria Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an approximate 57% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -133 betting odds for Austria triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Romania are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +350.

Austria -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -102 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Romania. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -127.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every World Cup qualifying game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+275

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+132

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-100

12

-385

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+215

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-122

2 Hcp -0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-109

Those interested in favourite Marko Arnautovic to find the net first can get +330, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +133.

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

First

+133

Anytime

+330

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

First

+250

Anytime

+525

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Louis Munteanu (Romania)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Daniel Birligea (Romania)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Patrick Wimmer (Austria)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Stefan Baiaram (Romania)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Romano Schmid (Austria)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Razvan Marin (Romania)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Florin Tănase (Romania)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Dennis Man (Romania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Ianis Hagi (Romania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Valentin Mihaila (Romania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Alex Dobre (Romania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Catalin Cirjan (Romania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Kevin Danso (Austria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Marius Mihai Marin (Romania)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-120

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-123

Louis Munteanu (Romania)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-147

Daniel Birligea (Romania)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-159

Stefan Baiaram (Romania)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Valentin Mihaila (Romania)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Dennis Man (Romania)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Razvan Marin (Romania)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Ianis Hagi (Romania)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Florin Tănase (Romania)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Catalin Cirjan (Romania)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Patrick Wimmer (Austria)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Alex Dobre (Romania)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-294

Romano Schmid (Austria)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Kevin Danso (Austria)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-1111

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Razvan Marin (Romania)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Valentin Mihaila (Romania)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Ianis Hagi (Romania)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Dennis Man (Romania)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Florin Tănase (Romania)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Catalin Cirjan (Romania)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Stefan Baiaram (Romania)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Birligea (Romania)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Louis Munteanu (Romania)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Wimmer (Austria)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Alex Dobre (Romania)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Romano Schmid (Austria)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Romania Stats

Austria Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 2.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 6.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 63.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

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