Turkey vs Romania Prediction & Tips | World Cup - Qualification - Promotion | FootballTips.app

A place in the World Cup play-off final is on the line as Türkiye host Romania in Istanbul, with both sides sensing a rare opportunity to move one step closer to ending long absences from football’s biggest stage.

Türkiye are chasing their first World Cup appearance since 2002 and arrive in strong form. Montella’s side have lost just once in their last 10 home matches (W7, D2), while a recent run of three wins and a draw has seen them score 14 goals in four games.

Romania’s trajectory is similar on paper, with three wins in their last four matches, including a 7–1 victory over San Marino. However, their away form raises concerns, with no wins on the road in the last 12 months.

History favours Romania, who have dominated this fixture, but the context feels different this time. Türkiye’s home strength and attacking depth give them belief in shifting that narrative.