周五,北爱尔兰队将在布加勒斯特与罗马尼亚队进行友谊赛。
Michael O’;Neill’;s队经历了艰难的2024年欧洲杯预选赛,在H组的10场比赛中输掉了7场。但在没有新星康纳·布拉德利或老将乔尼·埃文斯的情况下,他们在主场2-0击败了实力相当强大的丹麦队,取得了很高的成绩。
O’;尼尔现在有了一些新的人才可以与之合作,因为特拉·休姆、布罗迪·斯宾塞和谢伊·查尔斯等球员都能为英冠俱乐部参加常规赛。在过去几年中,北爱尔兰在此类比赛中有着非凡的记录–;在过去五场客场友谊赛中赢了四场,包括在捷克和卢森堡的胜利。
Northern Ireland have avoided defeat in five of their last six away friendlies, winning four
Romania have failed to win four of their last six friendly games, losing each of their last three at home
Northern Ireland beat Denmark in their last match and have some young talent coming through again now
Norn Iron can show some steel
Northern Ireland are capable of springing a surprise in Bucharest when they face Romania in a friendly on Friday.
Michael O’Neill’s men endured a difficult Euro 2024 qualifying programme, losing seven of their 10 games in Group H. But they finished on a high with a 2-0 home defeat of a pretty strong Denmark side while playing without either new star Conor Bradley or veteran star Jonny Evans.
O’Neill now has a bit of fresh talent to work with as the likes of Trai Hume, Brodie Spencer and Shea Charles get regular games for Championship clubs. Northern Ireland have a remarkable record in games like this over the last few years – having won four of their last five away friendlies, including victories in Czechia and Luxembourg.
Romania rarely win home friendlies
In contrast, Romania appear to struggle when there are no qualification points at stake. Edward Iordanescu’s men have failed to win five of their last six friendly games, losing four.
Although they will miss the experience of Evans at the back, Northern Ireland have plenty of dynamism in midfield and attack to make this very tough for the hosts. There is certainly scope to oppose Romania for the win in the double chance market with a 1-1 scoreline preferred in correct score betting.
Predictions:Northern Ireland Double Chance (Win or Draw) Draw 1-1