The Matchday 3 World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Wales and Liechtenstein will take place on June 6 at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales vs. Liechtenstein: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Wales
Craig Bellamy's side drew 1-1 away against North Macedonia in the previous round. As a result, Wales extended their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers to 11 matches (7 wins, 4 draws). However, the team has kept a clean sheet only once in their last six World Cup qualifying games. In the standings, the team is second with four points, trailing North Macedonia only on goal difference.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last seven home World Cup qualifying matches (5 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Wales' last 5 home World Cup qualifiers.
- Wales have not scored more than one goal in regular time in 8 of their last 11 home World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Wales (4-5-1)
Carl Darlow – Ben Davies, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Neco Williams – Elliot Miles, Sorba Thomas, Josh Sheehan, Jordan James, Mark Harris – Brennan Johnson.
Forward Daniel James will miss the match due to injury.
Liechtenstein
In the previous round, Konrad Fünfstück's side failed to challenge Kazakhstan at home, losing 0-2. This defeat marked Liechtenstein's sixth consecutive loss in World Cup qualifiers, during which they have not scored a single goal. However, the team has not conceded more than three goals in any of their last three matches. Liechtenstein is at the bottom of the group standings with no points.
- The team has lost in regular time in 18 of their last 19 away World Cup qualifying matches.
- Liechtenstein has not scored in 90 minutes in 7 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in 7 of Liechtenstein's last 10 away World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Liechtenstein (5-3-2)
Benjamin Büchel – Jens Hofer, Felix Oberwartitzer, Sandro Wieser, Lars Traber, Maximilian Göppel – Nicolas Hasler, Simon Lüchinger, Aron Sele – William Pizzi, Ferhat Saglam.
The squad has seen changes: Lorenzo Lo Russo and Johannes Schädler have been called up to replace the departing forward Dennis Salanović and goalkeeper Tim-Tiago Ori.
Referee
Anastasios Papapetrou (Greece)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 0%.
Wales vs. Liechtenstein: Match Prediction
Wales is unlikely to face significant challenges in this match and should secure three points comfortably, although a complete rout may not be on the cards. At home, Wales often achieves their goals, but only rarely do they win by large margins. In their last 11 home World Cup qualifying matches, the team has won by more than one goal only twice, against Belarus and Kazakhstan. They have not won by five or more goals at home in this tournament since 1996.
Liechtenstein's main objective in this match is to avoid a heavy defeat. Konrad Fünfstück's side is unlikely to seriously contend for points, but they may avoid a major thrashing, as they have managed to do in 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifying matches.
I believe Wales will play conservatively ahead of their much tougher match against Belgium, so I do not expect a massive victory for the hosts. My prediction: Liechtenstein with a handicap (+4.5)
