The Matchday 9 World Cup 2026 qualifying clash between Liechtenstein and Wales will take place on November 15 at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Liechtenstein vs. Wales: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liechtenstein
Conrad Fünfstück's squad had a break in the last round, but before that, they were unable to challenge Kazakhstan in an away match, losing 0-4. As a result, Liechtenstein has suffered ten consecutive defeats without scoring in World Cup qualifiers, avoiding a heavy loss only twice in that period. The team is at the bottom of the group standings and does not contend for the top two spots.
- The team has lost their last 14 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
- They have failed to score in their last six home games in World Cup qualification.
- Liechtenstein has not conceded more than four goals in 8 of their last 9 home World Cup qualifiers.
Predicted lineup for Liechtenstein (3-5-2)
Benjamin Büchel – Severin Schlegel, Sandro Wolfinger, Maximilian Göppel – Emanuel Sünd, Alessio Hasler, Simon Lüchinger, Aron Sele, Nicolas Hasler – Dennis Salanovic, Ferhat Saglam.
Defender Jens Hofer will miss the match due to suspension.
Wales
Craig Bellamy's side suffered a 2-4 home defeat to Belgium in the last round. Consequently, Wales recorded only their second loss in the last 15 World Cup qualifiers (9 wins, 4 draws). Additionally, the team has a 12-match scoring streak in World Cup qualification. The Welsh are third in the standings with ten points. They cannot secure a direct World Cup spot if they lose, or if they drop points against Liechtenstein and Belgium does not lose to Kazakhstan. Furthermore, if Belgium wins, Wales cannot finish higher than second place.
- The team has not won by more than one goal in their last eight away World Cup qualifiers.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Wales' last 7 away World Cup qualifiers.
- The Welsh have scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 away World Cup qualifiers.
Predicted lineup for Wales (4-5-1)
Karl Darlow – Sorba Thomas, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Neco Williams – Daniel James, David Brooks, Ethan Ampadu, Jordan James, Brennan Johnson – Mark Harris.
Defenders Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, and forward Kieffer Moore will not play due to injuries. Forward Harry Wilson is suspended. Additionally, head coach Craig Bellamy will not be able to assist from the bench due to suspension.
Referee
Eugene Jaja (Albania)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 40%.
Match Prediction: Liechtenstein vs. Wales
The hosts are unlikely to claim points in this encounter, but Liechtenstein can aim for a respectable performance. Previously at home, the team rarely allowed their opponents to score too many goals; in their last 17 home World Cup qualifiers, Liechtenstein conceded more than four goals only twice, against Belgium and Spain.
Even in the home leg of the current qualifying cycle, Wales managed only three goals against Liechtenstein. On the road, the team generally does not boast high scoring; in their last 17 away World Cup qualifiers, Wales did not score more than three goals, managing to net three only twice during that time.
I do not expect the visitors to be very effective in attack, and my prediction: Wales Individual Total Under 4
