Romania vs Austria

Romania are falling behind in the Group H standings, and this is a game in which they cannot afford to drop points.

They are aiming to reach the World Cup for the first time in over 25 years, and they have slipped down to third, trailing second-place Bosnia and Herzegovina by six points. They will be frustrated at throwing away a two-goal advantage against Cyprus on Thursday night, although they were lucky to have taken a point from the game, given the home side's dominance in the closing stages.

They tend to be strong at home, and they will be pleased to return to Bucharest for this Sunday night clash with the Group H leaders. In the reverse fixture, they struggled with the energy of their hosts, losing 2-1 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

Austria gave their goal difference a significant boost on Thursday night as they stuck ten past San Marino. It was a straightforward assignment for Ralf Rangnick's men, and they have now won five on the bounce across all competitions.

Every outfield player was able to rack up a goal contribution on Thursday night; however, this will be a lot tougher and visiting Bucharest isn't likely to be easy. Nevertheless, they edged out Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, and given their injection of confidence, you'd expect them to notch here.

Although their Nations League matches tended to come against easier opposition, Romania racked up plenty of goals here, and they have also beaten Cyprus at this venue in the qualifying period. Austria might edge this, but the hosts need to win this game, and they might have to push forward if this game is not heading in the desired direction.