At 3:00 AM on June 23rd, Belgium will face Romania in the second round of Group E of the UEFA Euro. Belgium hopes to secure three points to turn the tide, while Romania aims to continue their dark horse run and advance towards topping the group.
In the Group E standings, Romania, Ukraine, and Slovakia all have 3 points, while Belgium sits at the bottom with 0 points. Group E’s situation is quite complex and chaotic, potentially becoming the most competitive group in terms of qualifying.
In the first round, Belgium suffered an upset, losing 0-1 to Slovakia. After their group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Belgium has stumbled again in the Euro, marking the end of an era for Belgian football.
In their match against Slovakia, Belgium dominated in terms of shots, shots on target, and possession. However, Lukaku struggled, missing several chances and having two goals disallowed. With no other traditional powerhouses or contenders in the group, Belgium was initially expected to dominate. But after their opening loss, the team must now focus on securing qualification from the group. In this match, Meunier and Witsel, a former Chinese Super League player, will both be sidelined due to injuries, further weakening the team.
Despite boasting the likes of De Bruyne and Lukaku, Belgium has created a peculiar situation in this tournament, becoming the only team yet to score a goal. Improving their lackluster attack will be a top priority in their match against Romania.
Romania made a statement in the first round, defeating Ukraine 3-0, exhibiting their dark horse potential. So far, only Germany, Spain, and Romania have recorded a 3-goal victory in the tournament. With Germany and Spain being strong contenders for the title, Romania’s ability to match them speaks volumes about their own strength. Stanciu, a former Chinese Super League player, has undoubtedly captured the attention of Chinese fans. In the first round, Stanciu scored a brilliant free-kick, giving Romania an early lead.
Securing 3 points and 3 goal difference in the first match puts Romania firmly in control of their qualification prospects. For Romania, they still need to fight for the group top spot, which would allow them to face a third-placed team from another group in the Round of 16, laying the foundation for a deeper run in the Euros.
Historically, both teams have won 5 matches each, with 2 draws, indicating a balanced head-to-head record. In terms of goals scored and conceded, Belgium holds a slight edge with 16-14. However, their last meeting dates back to 2012, and their last encounter in an official match was in the 1993 World Cup Qualifiers. Since the teams haven’t played each other frequently in recent years, the significance of historical results is somewhat limited.
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