Austria begins the qualifiers after losing to Serbia in the Nations League relegation final. They will aim for a stronger performance and will rely on their solid home form - unbeaten in their last four home matches and only three losses in their last 15. This shows that they rarely allow surprises on their own turf, especially against lower-ranked opponents.
Romania with fluctuations in attackRomania has one win and one loss in the qualifiers so far, with the last match bringing a convincing 5-1 victory against San Marino. However, their attack was not up to par in three of their last five winless away games, where they failed to score. Furthermore, in four direct clashes at this stadium, Austria has kept two clean sheets - a sign that Romania often struggles to score specifically on this stage.
Prediction: Under 1.5 goalsAlthough the matches between these opponents can sometimes be high-scoring, the current circumstances point towards a more closed match. Austria has recorded under 2.5 goals in their last two home games, and Romania often struggles in attack as the away team. That's why I expect a match with a maximum of one goal.
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