Romania vs Germany live on March 28, 2021: How to watch this World Cup qualifier in 149 countries

March 28, 2021 By Ali M.

Topics: TV Schedules, Germany, Romania, FIFA World Cup Qualifying

Die Mannschaft will be looking to make it two wins in a row in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they visit Romania. Here's a preview of Sunday's clash.

Romania vs Germany – preview

Germany have two more fixtures left to play before the ongoing international break comes to a wrap, with the European giants looking to record a second consecutive win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round. Next up for die Mannschaft is a 3:45 p.m. ET clash with Romania on Sunday.

Low's side kicked off their campaign to make Qatar 2022 with a home clash against Iceland, a fixture they were expected to win without complication, and that's just what they did. The continental giants put three past their opponents without a reply, with Goretzka, Havertz, and Gundogan getting on the scoresheet.

This was the perfect score, having lost 6-0 to Spain in the UEFA Nations League prior to their Ireland encounter. That thrashing brought an end to what had been a disappointing 2020 for the Germans, with Neuer and Co. looking to turn a corner in this calendar year.

Having announced his decision to step down as German national team manager after Euro 2020, Joachim Low's main goal will be to rack up as many points as possible for his successor and to get his side back in form for the upcoming European Championship.

Things have picked up for die Mannschaft as they have won their last three home games in a row. However, they have triumphed only once in their last three away outings and that was a narrow 2-1 victory over Ukraine last year. One thing that will work in the visitors' favor is the defensive record of Romania which can be best summarized as atrocious.

The hosts head into this clash on the back of a 3-2 win over North Macedonia, meaning they are level on points with Germany, but it should be noted that they nearly threw away their lead. Despite marching to a 2-0 advantage, Mirel Radoi's men conceded twice in the blink of the eye and needed late winner to come away with all three points. The home side have thus conceded six times in their last four fixtures and will need to keep things tighter at the back if they wish to stand a chance on Sunday.

Team news

Romania: Florinel Coman is on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury. Other than that, Radoi has a fully-fit squad to choose from.

Germany: Niklas Sule and Toni Kroos have pulled out of the squad due to injuries while Jonas Hofmann and Marcel Halstenberg are in quarantine due to COVID-19.

Key stats

Germany have won eight of their 13 encounters with Romania.
However, die Mannschaft have picked up only once victory in their last four encounters (D2, L1).
The hosts have picked up 13 wins from their last 22 home games.