FANS are preparing for a Euro 2024 'fix' storm with a draw suiting both Romania and Slovakia ahead of Wednesday's clash.
All four teams in Group E, which also includes Belgium and Ukraine, are on three points going into the final games.
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Four of the six third-placed teams in the tournament going through to the last-16.
With Hungary and Croatia already finishing third with three and two points respectively, it is now GUARANTEED four points will be enough for both Romania and Slovakia.
And former Romania star Danut Lupu, 57, claims that a convenient draw has been "arranged" between the two sides.
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Per AS.Ro, Lupu, who played 14 times for Romania between 1989 and 1998, said: "We will qualify, draw with Slovakia.
"It's arranged, it would be a shame if we both didn't go. Why risk it? Would be a shame!
"At that level the players get along very well! Why risk it? Why get in an accident?"
There has been no indication that Lupu's comments are supported by either country.
And Romania forward Valentin Mihaila has insisted his side will be playing to win... until the final few minutes at least.
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He told reporters: "You can't go into a match mentally as a player, as a team, with the thought of drawing.
"If it is 0-0 in the 91st minute and the tied score qualifies us both, yes ... but I don't want to do calculations.
"We have to go in with the mindset of winning the game and I think we can do that."
Romania's 3-0 win over Ukraine, leaving the Ukranians the only team in Group E with a negative goal difference, means NEITHER them or Slovakia could finish bottom of the group with a draw.
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In that scenario, Ukraine or Belgium would finish top with a win... or be eliminated with a defeat.
While a draw would be curtains for Ukraine.
Obviously a win for either Romania or Slovakia in the Frankfurt clash would improve their group table, and theoretically an easier knockout tie.
But fans are convinced the pair will play out a draw.
One fan posted on X: "Is the Romania v Slovakia draw odds on yet?
"Surely the lads play out an entertaining 2-2 which looks like a lovely coincidence where they both qualify."
Another added: "If ever there was an argument to not have 3rd place teams qualifying, it’s group E in this tournament.
"You’re in a scenario now where Romania play Slovakia on the final game.
"If they draw, they’ll both qualify no matter what the other result is. Absolutely ripe for a draw."
