Romania vs San Marino Prediction and Betting Tips for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 19:45 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Disney+ and DAZN from the Arena Națională in Bucharest. Romania’s qualifying hopes may have slipped, but pride is still on the line and so are the goals. In this preview, you’ll find expert insights inspired by World Cup Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.

• Romania seek redemption after a tough loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina last weekend.
• San Marino hope to end their long losing streak in World Cup qualifying.
• Romania boast a perfect record against San Marino, winning all previous meetings.
• Kick-off scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 19:45 GMT in Bucharest.

Romania head into this match licking their wounds after a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, a result that shattered their dream of a top-two finish in Group H. Still, Mircea Lucescu’s side can’t afford to drop their heads. They’ve been dominant at home, winning six of their last nine in Bucharest, and will want to give their supporters something to cheer about. Denis Drăguș’s suspension will hurt, but the likes of Mihăilă and Bîrligea remain capable of turning any game on its head. Can they bounce back with a statement win? It certainly feels like the right time to do it.

Statistically, Romania have been the stronger side by far: scoring 12 goals in seven qualifiers and keeping things steady despite defensive lapses. That said, their last few matches exposed some fragility at the back. If there’s one thing Lucescu’s men must tighten up, it’s their composure after taking the lead. The Tricolorii tend to start strong but sometimes fade late. Even so, their attack should have too much firepower for a San Marino side that’s struggled all campaign.

San Marino, on the other hand, continue their painful run of form. A 4-0 defeat to Cyprus and a 1-0 friendly loss to Czechia summed up their campaign: hardworking but blunt in attack. Roberto Cevoli’s men have now gone 61 consecutive World Cup qualifiers without a win. That’s a tough pill to swallow. The visitors have failed to score in four of their last five matches and conceded at least twice in most of their away games. Still, every team dreams of an upset, and maybe, just maybe, this is their moment to fight back, if only for pride.

History, however, offers little comfort for San Marino. Romania have won all four meetings between the two nations, including a thumping 5-1 victory in March 2024. With the hosts eyeing redemption and the visitors struggling to find their rhythm, it’s hard to see this one ending close. Expect an open game, full of Romanian pressure and scoring chances. Fans looking for bold betting angles can find inspiration in our World Cup Predictions, but one thing’s for sure: Bucharest could witness a goal-fest on Tuesday night.