Portugal vs Romania Prediction: Romania will not give in easily

At CAR Jamor, Portugal will play Romania in a fight for a third spot in the 2025 European Rugby Championship. The two teams struggled in the semifinal games. How will this game unfold? I will preview this game and offer predictions below. 

Portugal

Portugal was at home against Spain in the semifinal contest and lost. In a 31-42 contest, this team struggled in each half, losing 17-23 and 14-19. In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw Portugal pick up wins against Belgium, Germany and Romania. Ahead of this game, Portugal have won the last three matches of this fixture. 

Romania

Romania played Georgia in the semifinal contest the previous time out and lost. In a 43-5 contest, this team struggled in each half and could not score until the second. However, Romania have lost two matches of their four in this competition, with the first against Portugal in a 6-34 contest. Ahead of this game, Romania's last win against Portugal was in 2022.

Expert Betting Tips

Portugal are just too favoured and I do not trust them here. On the other hand, Romania have had their troubles, and the fact they have not won a game in this fixture since 2023 shows they have a lot to offer to avoid a defeat. In the meantime, I believe the visiting Romania will do well to cover the spread while this game ends with a few points. 

Our first option is handicap W2 (+25.5) with odds at 1.77 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 56.5 with odds at 1.75 on Bet365

Our last option is total even yes with odds at 1.84 on Betway