European Qualifiers Match Preview
Wales vs Belgium is an interesting fixture as Wales is welcoming Belgium to Cardiff on Tuesday, with a motive to win or even a draw will keep them ahead of the Czech Republic in Group E. However Rob Page's side has already secured the World Cup 2022 qualification playoff spot through the UEFA Nations League but will be determined to secure second to improve their chances.
Wales vs Belgium: Group E Match Details
Date- Wednesday, 17 Nov 2021
Time- 1:15 AM
Venue- Cardiff City Stadium
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Referee- Artur Dias (Portugal)
Assistant Referees- Rui Tavares (Portugal), Paulo Soares (Portugal)
Team News
Wales National Team:
The Dragons have already secured their play-offs position due to the UEFA Nations League. They have won four, drawn two, and lost one of their seven Group E matches. And they are unbeaten in their last five games, with 3 back to back victories. Wales provided a raging performance on Saturday evening, as Aaron Ramsey scored a brace whereas Neco Williams, Ben Davies, and Connor Roberts found the back of the net in a 5-1 victory over Belarus.
Suspensions- Ethan Ampadu for Tuesday's match with Belgium through suspension.
Injuries- No players are injured for the upcoming match.
Wales form in all competitions- W D D W W
Belgium:
Belgium, on the other hand, has been the best team in Group E, winning six and drawing one of their seven matches to gather 19 points, which has left them five points clear of second-placed Wales. And have qualified for the World Cup 2022. On Saturday, Belgium took down Estonia by 3-1 in Brussels with goals from Christian Benteke, Yannick Carrasco, and Thorgan Hazard.
Injuries- Romelu Lukaku is still unavailable for selection and is out with his injury.
Belgium form in all competitions: W W W W W
Possible Line-ups:
Wales: Ward; Mepham, Rodon, Davies, Williams; C Roberts, Ramsey, Allen, Wilson; James, Bale
Belgium: Courtois; Castagne, Denayer, Vertonghen; Meunier, De Bruyne, Witsel, T Hazard; Mertens, Benteke, Carrasc