Wales vs North Macedonia kick-off, date & TV info
Date Tuesday, November 18
Kick-off 7.45pm
Venue Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Competition World Cup qualifying
TV BBC Three and BBC One Wales
Wales finish their World Cup qualifying Group J campaign with a home fixture against North Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday.
Both teams are level on 13 points and both are already guaranteed a playoff spot thanks to their Nations League performances but Craig Bellamy’s men are odds-on to sign off with a victory.
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Wales vs North Macedonia betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Draw
1pt 27-10 bet365, Coral
Player shots
Enis Bardhi to have over 1.5 shots
6-4 bet365
Longshot
Josh Sheehan to receive the first card
14-1 bet365
Wales vs North Macedonia preview
North Macedonia and Wales traded injury-time goals in March’s 1-1 draw in Skopje and the Group J rivals remain locked together as they go into their final World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.
Section leaders Belgium are 1-40 to seal top spot with a home win over Liechtenstein, leaving Wales and North Macedonia to scrap for second place.
Both have 13 points from seven games and, while North Macedonia have a significant goal-difference advantage, Wales are odds-on for victory at the Cardiff City Stadium.
The tension of the Group J finale is somewhat diluted by the fact that both teams are guaranteed a playoff spot thanks to their efforts in the 2024-25 Nations League.
Whoever finishes second would gain the advantage of a home semi-final but North Macedonia are capable of frustrating Craig Bellamy’s depleted Wales side.
The visitors have not lost any of their last 14 competitive internationals, including a Euro 2024 qualifying draw with England and 1-1 and 0-0 draws with Belgium in World Cup qualifying.
They certainly rode their luck in last month’s stalemate in Ghent, where Belgium had 25 shots to their opponents’ three, and Wales had the better chances in March’s reverse fixture.
However, playing for a draw may suit North Macedonia and Wales are missing some important players including injured striker Kieffer Moore, defender Ben Davies and regular captain Aaron Ramsey.
Jordan Jones, who scored the only goal of the game away to Liechtenstein on Saturday, and midfield enforcer Ethan Ampadu are suspended so Bellamy’s men look short enough in the match betting.
Wales lost home and away to Belgium, conceding eight goals, and they were 3-0 down inside 20 minutes in last month’s friendly against England.
They also lost 1-0 at home to Canada in a September friendly and their last two qualifying wins, against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein, were both by a 1-0 scoreline.
Back visiting skipper Bardhi to threaten Wales goal
North Macedonia captain Enis Bardhi loves to get forward from midfield and he has had eight shots in his last three qualifiers, scoring against Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan.
The Konyaspor man is also in fine form in this season’s Turkish Super Lig and he had five attempts at goal in last month’s clash with Besiktas.
Sheehan could collect early card in Cardiff
Two of Wales’s starting midfielders on Saturday are suspended for the final Group J fixture so Bolton’s Josh Sheehan is likely to start in the engine-room.
He looks a big price to pick up the first card, having been booked four times in 708 minutes of League One action as well as in June’s home win over bottom side Liechtenstein.
Wales vs North Macedonia Bet Builder
Under 1.5 first-half goals
North Macedonia do not need to force the issue against Wales in Cardiff and March’s reverse fixture was goalless until the 91st minute.
Harry Wilson to have a shot on target
The Wales winger could play a key role on his return from suspension, having had at least one shot on target in eight of his last nine competitive internationals.
Enis Bardhi to have a shot on target
North Macedonia’s midfield maestro scored three goals in ten Super Lig starts for Konyaspor this season and found the net in two of his last three World Cup qualifying appearances.
Pays out at 11-2 with bet365
Key stats for Wales vs North Macedonia
♦ Wales have lost four of their last six internationals
♦ Three of Wales’s last six wins were by a 1-0 scoreline
♦ Wales have opened the scoring in five of their seven World Cup qualifiers
♦ North Macedonia have not lost any of their last 14 competitive internationals
♦ Five of North Macedonia’s last eight games ended as draws
Wales vs North Macedonia betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Wales vs North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying. Here are the latest odds for Tuesday’s match.
MarketOddsWales8-11North Macedonia4-1Draw27-10
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Wales vs North Macedonia team news and predicted line-ups
Wales
Jordan James and Ethan Ampadu are suspended but Harry Wilson is available after his ban. Defender Chris Mepham is a fitness doubt and Ben Davies, Kieffer Moore and Ben Cabango are sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Darlow; Williams, Rodon, Lawlor, Dasilva; Sheehan; Johnson, Wilson, Brooks, D James; Harris
North Macedonia
Ezgjan Alioski, Visar Musliu and Jani Atanasov are not in the squad due to injury but manager Blagoja Milevski has no fresh fitness concerns.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Dimitrievski; Ilievski, Serafimov, Stojchevski, Ashkovski; Elmas, Kostadinov, Bardhi; Ristovski, Trajkovski, Churlinov
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FAQs for Wales vs North Macedonia
When is Wales vs North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying?
The match kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday, November 18.
Where is Wales vs North Macedonia being played?
Tuesday’s game is taking place at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff.
Where can I watch Wales vs North Macedonia?
There is live coverage of Wales vs North Macedonia on BBC Three and BBC One Wales.
What is the match betting for Wales vs North Macedonia?
Wales are 8-11 favourites to beat 4-1 visitors North Macedonia and the draw is 27-10.
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