Our prediction for this match:
Gibraltar will look to put an end to their 13-game losing run in all competitions when they take on Wales on Thursday. Gibraltar are desperate to give fans something to cheer about, but they are seen as big underdogs in this match. Both Ronan and Casciaro are pushing for recalls after the duo came off the bench in a 2-0 loss to Scotland on Monday. The Dragons, meanwhile, missed out on a spot at the 2024 EURO finals, with the team losing to Poland in the decider.
Wales are starting their preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and we are positive that they are going to take Thursday’s clash very seriously. As David faces Goliath at Estadio Algavre, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. The likes of Koumas, Crew, and Stevens have received their first call-ups for the Wales national team, while defenders Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts have both withdrawn from the squad.
Highlighted Team (Wales):
Despite being part of the United Kingdom, Wales national football team has been competing in FIFA tournaments since 1950, although they have so far only reached two tournament finals. The Dragons surprised everyone by making it to the quarter-finals at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, but little did they know that it would remain their only World Cup appearance up to date.
Wales had plenty of problems in the European Championship qualifiers as well, but they finally managed to end the barren run by securing their place at the Euro 2016 in France. Led by the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen and Ashley Williams, the Dragons performed admirably throughout the campaign and even reached the 8th position in the FIFA Rankings in October 2015.
Neville Southall remains the team’s most capped player, but the generation that included Ryan Giggs, Gary Speed, Craig Bellamy and John Hartson will also be remembered for some impressive performances against top European national teams.