Romania vs Portugal Prediction: Portugal to eke in this fixture

The Arcul de Triumf Stadium is set to host the round 3 Rugby Europe Championship match between Romania and Portugal. Without further ado, let's delve into the previews of this match and make a pick.

Romania has had an impressive start to the tournament, securing back-to-back victories in the first two rounds of group matches. Their initial match saw them defeat Poland with a scoreline of 8-20. In the second group match, Romania emerged victorious against Belgium with a convincing 33-18 win. Currently positioned at the top of the Group B table with 9 points, Romania enters this match with confidence, aiming to secure another positive result and maintain their leading position in the standings.

Portugal faced an unexpected setback in the tournament's opening round, suffering a surprising defeat at the hands of Belgium with a score of 10-6. However, they bounced back strongly in their second match against Poland, securing a dominant 54-7 victory. Despite the recovery, Portugal currently occupies the second spot in the Group B standings with 6 points, having scored 60 points and conceded 17 in the process. As they approach this crucial match, the outcome will determine Portugal's fate, determining whether the team qualifies for the playoffs or competes for the final 5-8 places.

To advance out of the group, Portugal requires a sensational victory over Romania. Despite Romania being a consistent and reliable side, Portugal has faced challenges in their previous encounters, losing three out of their last five meetings. However, given the significance of this match, there is an expectation that Portugal will emerge victorious, although the game is anticipated to be more defensively oriented.