WALES face a huge clash with Belgium tonight as they look to secure a home World Cup qualifying play-off.
The Dragons need a draw to secure second place in Group E, which would leave them with the best possible chance of making it to Qatar.
Should they lose, Czech Republic would move into second place with a two-goal victory at home to Estonia.
That would mean Wales would still enter the World Cup play-off as a result of topping their Nations League group, but they would face an away semi-final, potentially against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or European Champions Italy.
What time does Wales vs Belgium kick off?
- Wales take on Belgium on Tuesday, November 16.
- The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm in Belgium.
- It takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium.
- The teams last met back in March, when Belgium ran out 3-1 winners in Leuven.
What TV channel is Wales vs Belgium on and can I live stream it?
- Wales vs Belgium is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
- To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account, the Sky Sports website or the Sky Sports app.
- Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
- If you want to watch in Welsh, you can catch all the action live on S4C.
Can I watch Wales vs Belgium for free?
- Yes, but you’ll have to watch in Welsh. S4C is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
Team news
Gareth Bale celebrated his 100th Wales appearance as he played the first half against Belarus on Saturday.
However, he is not in the squad for this crucial clash with the Belgians.
Manager Robert Page had already confirmed that Bale would not have started if he was in the squad.
He said: “He was never going to start. We knew that coming into camp.
“The plan was always for him to get a half in the first game and then come on and maybe have an impact in the second game.
“He has not played for a couple of months and to throw him in for that game was a big ask from a physical point of view.”
Wales’ Ethan Ampadu is suspended for this one after picking up a booking against Belarus.
Chris Mepham or Chris Gunter are the leading candidates to step into the defence as Ampadu’s replacement.
In a major boost to Wales’ hopes, Belgium are without key man Romelu Lukaku, who is still recovering from injury and not in the Red Devils’ squad.
Latest odds
Wales 12/5
Draw 9/4
Belgium 5/4
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, November 15
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
