Romania vs Sweden Preview: Can Romania Avenge Their Stockholm Defeat in Bucharest?

Romania lost 2-1 in Sweden on 25 September, and tonight they get a chance to answer in front of their own supporters. Romania vs Sweden is a Group 4 fixture in UEFA Nations League B, and the group winner is promoted to League A, while the runner-up goes into a promotion play-off. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Romania vs Sweden match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Romania vs Sweden: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League B, Group 4, Game Week 4
• Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Kick-off: 20:45 CEST, which is 18:45 UTC (19:45 UK time) and 21:45 in Bucharest
• Venue: Arena Națională, Bucharest
• Follow online: score808.stream

One ticketing page still lists the kick-off time as to be confirmed, so check UEFA.com before the game.

The Group: Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania and Sweden

Group 4 is wide open. Romania began away to Sweden on 25 September, hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina on 28 September and travelled to Poland on 2 October, so check the live table for how that run went. After today, they host Poland on 14 November and finish away to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 17 November. Sweden, meanwhile, hosted Poland on 28 September and visited Bosnia and Herzegovina on 2 October, then play Bosnia at home on 14 November before a trip to Poland on 17 November.

The stakes are clear: first place means promotion to League A, and second place earns a play-off.

Romania Preview: Promoted With Confidence

Romania won their group in the last edition with six wins from six matches, earning promotion to League B. That perfect record shows they can handle Nations League pressure, though League B is a step up. One form guide lists their last five completed matches before the window as two wins, a draw and two defeats.

Fotmob lists Dennis Man as Romania's standout performer this season, while Denis Drăguș leads the scoring with two goals, though those numbers include club games. Playing at the National Arena in front of a home crowd should help.

Sweden Preview: A Settled Side Looking for a Fresh Start

Sweden were promoted from League C in 2024-25 and are now looking to build on that. One form guide lists their last five completed matches before the window as one win, two draws and two defeats, with eight goals scored and ten conceded, so goals have come at both ends. Starting11's tracker shows they have kept 85% of their starting eleven across their last four games, and named the same eleven in two consecutive matches, a sign of a settled side.

Sweden also hoped to have Alexander Isak fit for the campaign, which would give them a major attacking boost. They already hold the first-leg win over Romania.

Head-to-Head: Sweden Have the Edge

The two sides have met four times, and Sweden have the better record.

• 25 September 2026: Sweden 2-1 Romania (Nations League)
• 15 November 2019: Romania 0-2 Sweden (Euro 2020 qualifier)
• 23 March 2019: Sweden 2-1 Romania (Euro 2020 qualifier)
• 27 March 2018: Romania 1-0 Sweden (friendly)

That is three wins for Sweden and one for Romania, with two of the three Swedish wins by a single goal.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Romania's home atmosphere. The National Arena should be loud, and Romania will want to start fast.

2. Sweden's settled eleven. Familiarity can be a real advantage in a short, intense window.

3. Lessons from the first leg. Both coaches have just seen each other's plans, so small adjustments could decide the rematch.

4. Group stakes. With promotion to League A or a play-off on offer, a result here could shape the table.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Romania vs Sweden

Sweden's first-leg win, head-to-head record and settled squad give them a slight edge, but Romania at home, with something to prove, should keep it close. Our pick is a narrow Sweden win, with a draw very possible. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Romania vs Sweden: FAQs

What time is Romania vs Sweden?
Kick-off is 20:45 CEST on 5 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC and 21:45 in Bucharest.

Where is Romania vs Sweden being played?
At the Arena Națională in Bucharest, Romania.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League B, Group 4, alongside Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What does the group winner get?
Promotion to League A. The runner-up plays a promotion play-off.

What happened in the first meeting?
Sweden 2-1 Romania on 25 September 2026.

Where can I follow Romania vs Sweden online?
On the score808 Romania vs Sweden match page.