Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the final round of the UEFA Under-19 European Championship group stage, Denmark will face Romania. The match is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, kicking off at 18:00 Central European Time. Here’s our betting preview for this crucial encounter.
Denmark U19 vs Romania U19: Match preview
Both sides are in identical positions, battling for second place in the group and a coveted spot in the playoffs. The winner of this match is guaranteed progression to the next stage of the tournament.
Denmark U19 delivered a strong first half against Spain. The Danes put up a real fight against one of Europe's elite, defended well, but ultimately couldn't hold on for a draw and narrowly lost 0-1. In the second round, Denmark cruised past Montenegro, leaving no chance for their opponents in a commanding 5-0 victory.
Romania kicked off their Euro U19 campaign against Montenegro. Despite conceding early, the Romanians managed to turn the game around and secured a come-from-behind 2-1 win. In their second match, they faced Spain. The contest was tight for much of the game, and the score was 1-1 as late as the 67th minute, but Romania, like Denmark, couldn't hold on and eventually fell 1-3.
Both teams enter this head-to-head clash with three points apiece. Denmark boasts a superior goal difference at 5:1, while Romania's sits at a negative 3:4. The winner will clinch second place in the group. Spain have already secured a quarterfinal berth with six points, while Montenegro are out of contention.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Denmark have lost just once in their last ten matches, picking up eight wins in that span.
- Romania have scored at least once in four consecutive games.
- The teams have met just once before—in 2015, Denmark thrashed Romania 5-1.
Probable lineups
- Denmark: Nigaard — Andersen, Karstensen, Olsson — Larsen, Janssen, Bertelsen, Bidstrup — Segaard, Temsen, Schwartau
- Romania: Munteanu — Calugar, Marinceau, Felcusan, Baraitaru — Matei, Shimionas, Basceanu, Cintesh — Barbu, Vescan-Codor
Prediction
This is a do-or-die fixture for both teams: the winner advances to the playoffs. Denmark are in a slightly better position—even a draw would see them through. The Danes pushed Spain to the limit and dispatched Montenegro with ease. With a more balanced and higher-quality squad, I’m backing Denmark to win at odds of 1.65.
