Wales take on Belgium at the Cardiff City Stadium knowing likely nothing but a win will do if they are to keep alive their hopes of an automatic route into the World Cup draw.
Craig Bellamy's side lost 3-0 to England in a rather meaningless friendly on Thursday given all eyes were on this one and they will be confident of putting it up to the Red Devils. They only lost to a late, late Kevin De Bruyne goal in a thrilling 4-3 clash back in June.
The Belgians will need at least a point here to keep qualification in their own hands having stumbled to a 0-0 draw with group leaders North Macedonia on Friday night. Both they and Wales have a game in hand over the Balkans country though.
The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds ahead of this huge clash.
Wales vs. Belgium preview: Can the Dragons roar like it's 2016?
It is set to be an electric atmosphere in Cardiff for Bellamy's biggest game to date and the Welsh fans and team will truly believe they can pull off another famous victory.
However, it is also near-do or die for the Belgians and the experience and class of the likes of Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne should help them avoid defeat.
It would keep a top two finish in the hands of both sides.
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Head-to-Head: Wales vs. Belgium
- There have been 18 meetings between the countries dating back to 1949 with Belgium having eight wins to Wales' five. There have been five draws.
- Their most recent meeting saw Kevin De Bruyne net a late winner in a 4-3 classic in Brussels.
- Wales' most famous win came in the quarter-final of EURO 2016 when they stunned the hotly-tipped Red Devils with a brilliant 3-1 comeback win.
Wales vs. Belgium: Form Guide
Wales – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- England 3-0 Wales (friendly)
- Wales 0-1 Wales (friendly)
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales (World Cup qualifier)
- Belgium 4-3 Wales (World Cup qualifier)
- Wales 3-0 Liechtenstein (World Cup qualifier)
Belgium – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Belgium 6-0 Kazakhstan (World Cup qualifier)
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium (World Cup qualifier)
- North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium (World Cup qualifier)
- Belgium 4-3 Wales (World Cup qualifier)
- Belgium 3-0 Ukraine (Nations League)
Wales vs. Belgium Score Prediction
A win would put Wales in control of the group but it is crucial for both sides that defeat is avoided.
That lends us to believe a draw is the most likely result in what should be a tense contest.
Prediction: Wales 1-1 Belgium (13/2 with Bet365)
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Wales vs. Belgium Team News
Wales Team News
- Bellamy is likely to name an unchanged side from the one that lost at Wembley.
Belgium Team News
- As mentioned, Lois Openda could come in for Leandro Trossard to give the Red Devils a true focal point up top.
- Amadou Onana might also come into midfield to allow Kevin De Bruyne more freedom to roam.
Wales vs. Belgium Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup on Monday night with Lois Openda coming in up front for Belgium.
Wales predicted lineup to play Belgium
(4-3-3) Darlow (GK) — Williams, Rodon, Davies, Dasilva — Ampadu, Cullen, Wilson — Johnson, Brooks, Moore
Belgium predicted lineup to play Wales
(4-2-3-1) Courtois (GK) — Castagne, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper — Raskin, Onana — Saelemaekers, De Bruyne, Doku — Openda
Wales vs. Belgium Betting Odds
- Wales to Win: 10/3 Bet365
- Belgium to Win: 4/5 Coral
- Draw: 14/5 Ladbrokes
Bet Builder Tips: Wales vs. Belgium
Our bet builder for this one is a draw with both teams to score, under 2.5 goals and Kevin De Bruyne to have an assist. This comes to overall best odds of 14.54 with Sky Bet. You can build your own bet builder and compare the best bookmaker prices using the tool below.
How to watch Wales vs. Belgium: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Wales vs. Belgium on Thursday night.
- Date: Monday, October 13
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
- Time: 7:45 p.m.
- TV/Stream: BBC Three/ BBC iPlayer