Belgium vs Romania Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 24 of UEFA Euro 2024
Belgium will meet Romania at the RheinEnergieStadion in their second group-stage match of the UEFA Euro 2024 on Saturday. Belgium suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Slovakia in their campaign opener and need a win in this match to avoid an early exit from the competition.
Romania pulled off a 3-0 win over Ukraine to get their campaign underway on a winning note.
The Red Devils had two goals ruled out by VAR but Romelu Lukaku was wasteful in front of goal and missed several chances. Domenico Tedesco fielded a strong starting XI in that match but will look to make a few changes. Loïs Openda could start alongside Youri Tielemans.
The Tricolours registered their first win in the European Championship since the 2000 edition in their campaign opener. Captain Nicolae Stanciu scored in the first half while Răzvan Marin and Denis Drăguș were on the scoresheet in the second half.
Interestingly, they scored three goals in the competition for the first time since a 3-2 win over England in 2000 and kept their first clean sheet since 2008.
Belgium vs Romania Head-to-Head stats
The two teams have squared off 12 times in all competitions thus far. They have been evenly matched in these meetings with five wins apiece and two games ending in draws.
Interestingly, 10 of their 12 meetings have been friendlies and they will meet for the first time in the European Championship. They last met in a friendly in 2012, which Romania won 2-1.
Belgium form guide (all competitions): L-W-W-D-D
Romania form guide (all competitions): W-L-D-L-L
Belgium vs Romania: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
The Red Devils saw their 15-game unbeaten streak ended in their campaign opener as they suffered their first loss since a 2-0 loss to Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They failed to score in the European Championship for the first time in 10 games and will look to return to goalscoring ways.
They had a 100% record in the Euro 2020 group stage, scoring seven goals while conceding just once. Their recent record at major events is a cause for concern as they were eliminated from the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, failing to score in two of the three games.
Tricolorii continued their fine form from the pre-tournament friendlies and kept a clean sheet in the campaign opener. They produced a dominant display and were helped by blunders from Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. It was their biggest win in the European Championship and they will be in a good mood ahead of this clash.
Both teams have some talented players in their ranks and this game should make for an interesting watch.