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Italy U21 and Romania U21 will battle for three points in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship on Wednesday (June 11th). The game will be played at City Arena Trnava.
The Italians have not been in action since playing out a 1-1 draw against Denmark in a friendly in March 2025. They went behind to Oliver Sorensen's 21st-minute strike while Matteo Prati equalized in the 37th minute.
Romania, meanwhile, finalized preparations for this tournament with a 1-0 victory over Georgia in a friendly last week. Andrei Borza stepped off the bench to score the match-winner with 19 minutes left on the clock.
Tricolorii Mici booked their spot in the Under-21 Euro by winning Group E with 22 points from 10 games in the qualifiers. Italy also garnered 22 points from 10 games to top their group.
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Both nations have been drawn alongside Spain and Slovakia in Group A of the tournament.
Italy U21 vs Romania U21 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Italy have seven wins from 10 head-to-head games at this level. Romania were victorious twice, while one game ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in November 2021 when Italy came back from two goals down to claim a 4-2 victory in a friendly.
- Italy are winless in their last five games, stretching back to October 2024 (four draws).
- Romania have won six of their last eight games (two losses).
- Italy's last five games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Four of Romania's last five games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
Italy U21 vs Romania U21 Prediction
Italian football is currently at one of the lowest points in their illustrious history. Serie A is no longer as competitive as it once was, while the senior team is also struggling and are in danger of missing a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. Their Under-21 side will hope to give their fans something to smile about. They are the joint-most successful side in this tournament alongside Spain with five triumphs apiece, albeit with their last success coming over two decades ago.
Romania, for their part, are more modest, with this being just their fifth participation. Furthermore, they have suffered a group stage elimination in each of their two most recent appearances.
We are backing Italy to claim a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Italy U21 3-1 Romania U21
Italy U21 vs Romania U21 Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Italy U21 to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
