Wales host Latvia at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff on Tuesday in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, looking to pick up their first win of the campaign. The Dragons held heavyweights Croatia to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, courtesy of a stoppage-time equalizer from Nathan Broadhead to cancel out Andrej Kramaric’s first-half opener for the Vatreni.
The post-Gareth Bale era was getting off on the wrong note until then but head coach Rob Page would now be delighted to have eked out a point against the 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medalists. However, Wales will be eyeing nothing less than three points against a side languishing 105 places below them in their next game.
Latvia play their first qualifying match here but enter the contest brimming with confidence following a strong display against Ireland in a friendly on Wednesday. The 11 Wolves lost the match 3-2, but fought back from a two-goal deficit in the first half to go into the break level.
The Baltic side gave the Boys in Green a real run for their money and will seek to start their quest for a maiden European appearance on a positive note too.
Match Details:
- Match: Wales vs Latvia
- Date: 29 March 2023
- Time: 12:15 am
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Wales vs Latvia Prediction
Wales are obviously the favorites here, for even without the retired Gareth Bale, the Dragons have plenty of options in their squad to rely on.
Latvia have the odds stacked against them and rightfully so, given their mediocre history. They might lose here, but they certainly won’t go down without a fight.
Prediction: Wales 2-1 Latvia
Wales vs Latvia Head-To-Head
- Wales and Latvia have met only once before, in an international friendly in 2004 that ended in a 2-0 win for the Dragons.
- Wales are winless in their last nine games. Their last victory was a 1-0 win over Ukraine in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs in June 2022.
- Latvia are winless in their last five games.
- Wales have conceded at least one goal in each of their last nine games.
- Wales have failed to win any of their last three games on home turf, losing twice.
- Latvia have won three of their last five away games, but have failed to win the most recent two.
Wales vs Latvia Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:15 am
Wales vs Latvia Date
This match will take place on 29 March 2023
Wales vs Latvia Team News
After admitting he made a triple substitution in Split to prioritise winning at home to Latvia, Rob Page will name Daniel James, Harry Wilson and new captain Aaron Ramsey in his starting XI on Tuesday.
All three were all withdrawn against Croatia – with match-winner Nathan Broadhead among the replacements – but none is playing regularly at club level and are short of match-fitness. Meanwhile, seeking his 10th international goal, Kieffer Moore is set to lead the line up front.
Wayne Hennessey and Ben Davies were previously forced to withdraw from the Wales squad, while Brennan Johnson misses out due to a groin injury.
Latvia’s impressive fightback against Ireland should see the bulk of their lineup retained from Friday, with Roberts Uldrikis starting alongside Vladislavs Gutkovskis in attack.
Spezia forward Raimonds Krollis, who moved to Serie A in the winter transfer window, is among those who appeared from the bench in Dublin and are now pushing for involvement from the first whistle.
Wales vs Latvia Lineups
Wales:
Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Williams; Ampadu, Morrell; Wilson, Ramsey, James; Moore
Latvia:
Steinbors; Savalnieks, Cernomordijs, Balodis, Sorokins; Ikauniekis, Tobers, Zjuzins, Ciganiks; Uldrikis, Gutkovskis
Wales vs Latvia Odds
We say: Wales 2-1 Latvia
Having overachieved by taking a point home from Croatia, it is essential for Wales to capitalise by posting three more points on Tuesday. The home side are well-placed to do so, as they are a formidable prospect in Cardiff; however, Latvia have proved they can pose a threat and have scored in each of their fixtures since the start of last year.
Wales vs Latvia Stats
- Wales 34.58%
- Latvia 39.18%
- Draw 26.24%
Wales vs Latvia Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Wales
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Wales vs Latvia Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Latvia win with a probability of 39.18%. A win for Wales has a probability of 34.58% and a draw has a probability of 26.2%.
The most likely scoreline for a Latvia win is 0-1 with a probability of 9.9%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-2 (8.48%) and 0-2 (6.73%). The likeliest Wales win is 1-0 (9.19%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (12.48%).
Wales vs Latvia Where To Watch Live UEFA European Championship Qualifying Today Match
This Match will be streamed live on the Sonyliv app.