Neither Gibraltar nor Wales managed to qualify for Euro 2024 but the pair will be hoping to use these international friendlies as a chance to prepare themselves for the return of the Nations League in September.
These two nations met for the first time back in October where hosts Wales ran out comfortable 4-0 winners thanks to a goal from Ben Davies, one from Nathan Broadhead and a brace from Kieffer Moore.
With the roles reversed this week and Gibraltar playing the role of hosts, we're expecting a closer and more competitive 90 minutes than we saw at the Racecourse Ground in October but still make Wales the big favourites to win the game.
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Gibraltar vs Wales prediction: Will Kieffer Moore score against Gibraltar again?
Key Stats
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Gibraltar's last three matches.
- Three of Wales' last four outings have witnessed fewer than three goals.
- Kieffer Moore scored twice against Gibraltar when these two nations locked horns in October.
- Nobody has scored more goals in this current Wales squad than Kieffer Moore (12 goals, 41 caps).
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wales the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 75/1 (76.00) – 1.3%
- DRAW: 28/1 (29.00) – 3.4%
- AWAY: 1/40 (1.03) – 97.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Only met once before
International Match 11/10/23
Wales
Gibraltar
Wales played host to Gibraltar back in October, the first-ever meeting between these two countries. The home side secured a 4-0 victory on that day and will be hoping for a similar outcome on Thursday evening.
Gibraltar preview: Mostly home-based players
The hosts will be without their 41-year-old captain Roy Chipolina and talented youngster Nicholas Pozo for the Wales game.
We're expecting manager Julio César Ribas to go with the same starting lineup that lost 2-0 to Scotland on Monday night.
Predicted lineup: Hankins (GK), Lopes, Sergeant, Jolley, Olivero, Britto, Annesley, Walker, El Hmidi, Scanlon & De Barr
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L
Czechia
4
Gibraltar
0
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
L
Montenegro
3
Gibraltar
1
International Match 19/11/24
D
Moldova
1
Gibraltar
1
UEFA Nations League D 15/11/24
D
San Marino
1
Gibraltar
1
UEFA Nations League D 13/10/24
D
Liechtenstein
0
Gibraltar
0
Wales preview: Several uncapped players
There is no Aaron Ramsey, Wayne Hennessey, Connor Roberts, Joe Rodon, Neco Williams, Harry Wilson, David Brooks or Joe Morrell in the latest Wales squad.
Centre-back Chris Mepham has been called up despite being sent-off in his country's last game against Poland which should mean that he is unavailable for the Gibraltar game but will play against Slovakia a few days later.
Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), Davies, Cabango, Dasilva, Ampadu, Low, Colwill, Wilson, James, Moore & Johnson
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D
North Macedonia
1
Wales
1
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W
Kazakhstan
1
Wales
3
UEFA Nations League B 19/11/24
W
Iceland
1
Wales
4
UEFA Nations League B 16/11/24
D
Tu00fcrkiye
0
Wales
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/10/24
W
Montenegro
0
Wales
1
Player to watch – Lewis Koumas
Lewis Koumas might have only made one senior appearance for Liverpool this season but the 18-year-old has impressed Rob Page enough to be selected for the senior Wales side this week.
Koumas, whose father Jason Koumas scored 10 goals in 34 caps for Wales, has featured and scored at both U19 and U21 level for his country and scored in the FA Cup for Liverpool this season against Southampton.
Will Koumas follow in his dad's footsteps and become a regular in the Welsh national team?
Koumas certainly has a bright future ahead of him and the fact that he can play across midfield and as a striker makes him a very useful addition to Page's side. We're backing Koumas to impress should he make his Wales debut on Thursday.