Turkey is entering the qualifying round in phenomenal form; their team only missed out on a direct place because they had a formidable Spain in their group. However, the Turks now have a very strong squad, capable of challenging for a playoff spot at the upcoming World Cup.
Romania, while looking confident against underdogs, has struggled against top opponents on the road. Away games against Bosnia (1-3) and Cyprus (2-2) exposed the vulnerability of their defense under high pressure. The 1-0 victory over Austria came at home, while the team concedes almost every game away from home. Against Turkey's powerful attack, this is becoming a critical factor.
Considering the overwhelming crowd support, the hosts' high scoring record, and Romania's defensive woes in away games, the outcome looks predetermined. The most likely scenario is that the home team secures a comfortable lead in the first half and wins by at least two goals.
