Liechtenstein vs Wales kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, November 15
Kick-off 5pm
Venue Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz
Competition World Cup qualifying
TV BBC Two
Wales have completed six of their eight matches in World Cup qualifying Group J but they have plenty to play for as they prepare to take on basement boys Liechtenstein in Vaduz.
Craig Bellamy’s side are four points adrift of leaders Belgium, but they have every chance of catching second-placed North Macedonia, who are three points better off having played one game more.
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Liechtenstein vs Wales betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Wales -3 on handicap
1pt 11-10 Power
Player assists
Neco Williams over 0.5 assists
17-5 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Wales to win 5-0
15-2 Power
Liechtenstein vs Wales preview
Wales may still fall short in their efforts to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup, but they have plenty left to play for and can return to winning ways with a big win over Group J minnows Liechtenstein in Vaduz.
Thanks to a strong performance in the 2024 Nations League, Wales are guaranteed a place in the World Cup qualification playoffs.
However, Craig Bellamy’s side would benefit from finishing second in their qualifying group because it would ensure home advantage in their playoff semi-final.
Belgium’s coronation as Group J winners seems inevitable but Wales are vying for second place with North Macedonia, who head to the Cardiff City Stadium next Tuesday.
North Macedonia are three points above Wales and have the added advantage of a superior goal difference of plus nine as opposed to plus three. But Wales are preparing for their game in hand against Liechtenstein knowing that a victory margin of six goals or more would see them move above the North Macedonians and make their task on matchday eight all about avoiding defeat rather than needing to win.
Winning by six goals seems like a daunting task, but Wales are not without a realistic chance given the standard of opposition.
There are several international teams adorned with the minnows tag but few of them live up to the moniker as well as Liechtenstein, who sit 206th on the Fifa rankings.
The Blue-Reds have gone 39 competitive games without registering a victory and are approaching the Wales game on a ten-game losing sequence which started with losses away to Malta and at home to San Marino in October last year.
Liechtenstein’s standard approach is to defend deep and try to limit the damage, but they have shipped 23 goals in six World Cup qualifiers and suffered a 5-0 loss away to North Macedonia and a 4-0 defeat in Kazakhstan in their most recent Group J fixtures.
Wales make the trip with less firepower due to the absence of injured centre-forward Kieffer Moore.
However, they will give it their best shot to run up a big score and should do enough to win by at least four and cover a three-goal handicap.
Neco can show his creative side
Wales will be looking to gain overloads in the wide areas and there should be opportunities for full back Neco Williams to go on the attack. Williams popped up with two assists during Wales’s 2024 Nations League campaign and he can lay on at least one goal against Liechtenstein.
High-tempo Wales can rout their hosts
Liechtenstein have conceded an average of five goals over their last three qualifying games so there are solid grounds to anticipate a convincing Welsh victory. Wales have got used to playing at a higher tempo during Craig Bellamy’s tenure and that may help them as they go in search of a wide-margin success.
Liechtenstein vs Wales Bet Builder
Joe Rodon to score any time
Wales are sure to win a lot of corners and free-kicks and their attacking set-pieces should be of great interest to centre-back Joe Rodon, who has netted two goals since the start of qualifying.
Sorba Thomas to score or assist
Thomas has delivered five assists over the course of the campaign and could have his say this weekend.
Over three Wales goals
Wales settled for a 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture but they are aiming for a goal glut in the Alps and should prevail by at least four goals.
Pays out at 10-1 with bet365
Key stats for Liechtenstein vs Wales
♦ Wales have faced Liechtenstein on four occasions and won each match without conceding
♦ Liechtenstein have lost their last six competitive matches without scoring
♦ Liechtenstein have suffered ten successive defeats
♦ Liechtenstein have conceded at least two goals in ten consecutive matches
♦ Wales have scored in their last seven competitive fixtures
Liechtenstein vs Wales betting odds
Sign up with Ladbrokes to bet on Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualifying. Here are the latest odds for Saturday’s match.
MarketOddsLiechtenstein60-1
Wales1-50Draw25-1
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Liechtenstein vs Wales team news and predicted line-ups
Liechtenstein
Jens Hofer serves a one-game ban.
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Buchel; Malin, Meier, Goppel; N Hasler, Luchinger, Sele, A Hasler, Zund; Salanovic, Saglam.
Subs: Pizzi, Luque-Notaro, Kranz, Schlegel, F Wolfinger, S Wolfinger, Oberwaditzer.
Wales
Ben Davies, Ben Cabango and Kieffer Moore have withdrawn from the squad and Isaak Davies and Rhys Norrington-Davies have been called up as replacements.
Predicted line-up (3-4-1-2): Darlow; Mepham, Rodon, Lawlor; Ampadu; Thomas, Brooks, Wilson, Williams; Johnson, Harris.
Subs: J James, Broadhead, Cullen, R Colwill, Sheehan, D James, Koumas.
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FAQs for Liechtenstein vs Wales
When is Liechtenstein vs Wales in the World Cup qualifying?
The match kicks off at 5pm on Saturday
Where is Liechtenstein vs Wales being played?
The fixture is taking place at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
Where can I watch Liechtenstein vs Wales?
The match is being screened live on BBC Two.
What is the match betting for Liechtenstein vs Wales?
Wales are the 1-50 favourites while Liechtenstein are a 60-1 chance. The draw is available to back at 25-1.
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