Wales kick off their qualifying bid for UEFA EURO 2020 as they welcome Slovakia to the Cardiff City Stadium.
Team news
Embed from Getty ImagesAaron Ramsey has been ruled out for Wales with a thigh injury and will return to Arsenal for treatment.
Ethan Ampadu (back), Sam Vokes (groin) and Tom Lawrence (ankle) are also ruled out for the Welsh.
Slovakia have a full squad available after their opening win against Hungary on Thursday night.
Stat Attack
- Wales have won their last two meetings with Slovakia but are yet to record a home win, having lost 5-1 to them in the only previous clash on Welsh soil.
- Both teams have managed to score in the three previous meetings.
- If Ashley Williams starts, he will become Wales’ joint third most capped player alongside Gary Speed with 85 appearances apiece.
Prediction
I am expecting an entertaining match because both teams have proven goal scorers in them but Wales know how to play the patient game after a grinding win over Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.
A from behind win therefore wouldn’t be a surprise if can get an early second-half equaliser.
Prediction: Wales 2-1 Slovakia
Result: Wales 1-0 Slovakia