Wales will take on North Macedonia in a huge World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, 18 November, with a place in the playoffs at stake.
Both nations are locked together on 13 points in Group J, so it is a case of winner takes all in Cardiff on Tuesday night.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Wales vs North Macedonia prediction below.
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Wales vs North Macedonia prediction: A good night ahead for Bellamy's men
Key Stats
- Wales have won two of their three home World Cup qualifiers this campaign.
- North Macedonia have failed to win any of their last three qualifying matches.
- Only two goals have been scored across North Macedonia's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Wales 1-0 North Macedonia
Being at home for a match of this importance should benefit Wales, particularly after a laboured 1-0 win away in Liechtenstein at the weekend. Each of their last two victories have been by this scoreline, so don't expect a thriller.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wales backed to progress
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Wales vs North Macedonia odds are weighted in favour of the hosts, who have been priced as the odds-on favourites. Ladbrokes have given Wales a 57.9% chance of winning the match, while North Macedonia have been given just a 20.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
These two nations have only ever placed each other on three previous occasions, and each match has had a different result, with Wales winning one, North Macedonia winning one and one finishing all square. In the reverse fixture earlier in qualifying, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw and that would be enough for North Macedonia to progress to the playoffs on Tuesday.
Wales preview: Suspension woes
Wales are set to be without two of their most important players for this one after Ethan Ampadu and Jordan James both picked up their second bookings of the campaign against Liechtenstein. In better news, Harry Wilson returns from his own suspension to soften the blow.
Predicted lineup: Darlow (GK), Williams, Rodon, Lawlor, Dasilva, Sheehan; Johnson, Brooks, Wilson, D.James, Harris
Last five results
- Liechtenstein 0-1 Wales
- Wales 2-4 Belgium
- England 3-0 Wales
- Wales 0-1 Canada
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales
North Macedonia preview: Doubts over the captain
The only concern in the North Macedonian camp is around their captain, Enis Bardhi, after he was taken off at half-time against Latvia at the weekend. However, as that match was only a friendly, there is every chance the move was taken to preserve him for this one.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Ilievski, Serafimov, Stojchevski, Ashkovski, Alimi, Kostadinov, Bardhi, Ristovski, Trajkovski, Churlinov
Last five results
- North Macedonia 0-0 Latvia
- North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan
- Belgium 0-0 North Macedonia
- North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein
- Saudi Arabia 2-1 North Macedonia
Player to watch: Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson's return is a timely one, not least because he will be one of only a few players with fresh legs on the night. Another benefit of having Wilson available is that he is the highest Welsh goalscorer in the squad, which is vital on a night where the Dragons need to win.