Romania's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. While they secured a 2-1 victory against Moldova in a friendly, they previously suffered a 3-0 defeat to Canada in European qualifiers. Austria, on the other hand, has demonstrated strong form, remaining unbeaten in their last five games with four wins and one draw. Their recent 10-0 victory over San Marino in a European qualifier highlights their potent attacking capabilities. Austria's recent performance is noteworthy, boasting a record of seven wins, two draws, and one loss in their last ten matches. Their offensive prowess was on full display in their previous game, with a commanding 10-0 win against San Marino. In contrast, Romania's form has been less stable. While they won 2-1 against Moldova in a friendly, their earlier European qualifier saw a 3-0 loss to Canada. Historically, Austria holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record against Romania, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five encounters, including a 2-1 victory in June of this year. In terms of Asian handicaps, the initial odds mostly favoured Austria, offering them a -0.75 goal handicap with low water value. The current data maintains the same handicap, but the away team's water value has been further adjusted to approximately 0.8, indicating increasing support for Austria. European odds also reflect this trend, with the average odds for an away win decreasing from an initial value of 1.93 to 1.80, aligning with the Asian handicap trends. It's worth noting that Romania's defense shows vulnerabilities, whereas Austria's midfield core is in excellent form, and their forward line has good synergy. Given Austria's strong desire to advance in the group and Romania's historical struggles against strong opponents at home, Austria is likely to continue their recent strong performance. Prediction: Austria -0.75, Score: 0-2, 2-3