Mar 26, 2013 02:58 PM EDT
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Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal expects a tough encounter against Romania in the World Cup Qualifiers, as the Dutch look to maintain their perfect record.

The Oranje are a perfect five for five in qualifying, and are already five points clear of Hungary and Romania in Group D.

A win Tuesday will as good as ensure them qualification as group winners, after their comfortable victory over Estonia Friday.

"Romania is a difficult opponent," Van Gaal told reporters. "They play the same system as Estonia but with better individual players.

"So I expect they will produce something more in attack, creating more space for us in front of them."

Netherlands will be without Wesley Sneijder, who has been ruled out through injury after having to come off in the first half against Estonia. Rafael Van Der Vaart is likely to take his place, with Van Gaal calling up youngster Adam Maher as cover.

Romania will have to do without the Ciprian Marica and Costin Lazar, who are injured, while Dorin Goian is suspended.

Coach Victor Piturca admitted he would be happy to come away with a draw against the mighty Dutch. "Holland are always a very strong team," he said. "They are good in possession of the ball and have great players. It's an extremely powerful team, like it used to be some time ago.

"Of course years ago they have mature players. Now they have young, very valuable and talented players under Louis van Gaal.

"The Dutch school is world famous and they are in a good phase with young players and experienced guys like (Arjen) Robben, (Robin) van Persie and (Rafael) Van Der Vaart."

"I'd be happy with a draw with Holland. The thing is not to lose. Right now we are in second place (actually third place on goal difference), but we intend to win the group. We are in good shape and a good position mentally."

To watch Netherlands vs Romania Live Stream, click here.

Expected lineups: Netherlands: Vermeer; Janmaat, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind; De Guzman, Strootman; Lens, Van Der Vaart; Robben; Van Persie.

Romania: Tatarusanu; Tamas, Gardos, Chiriches, Rat; Bourceanu, Pintili; Grozav, Torje, Stancu; Mutu.

Prediction: 2-0 to Holland

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