Wales – North Macedonia : the Welsh are holding their breath 
On Tuesday evening, the Cardiff City Stadium hosts a decisive match : Wales vs North Macedonia to close out Group J. Both teams sit on 13 points each and Wales must win to reach the play-offs.
Wales : win, even without flair 
Against Liechtenstein, the Welsh had to be patient. Despite constant dominance, they were long frustrated by a compact block, even seeing a Nathan Broadhead goal ruled out. It took a simple action, a Jordan James finish in the middle of the box, to release the side and validate a narrow but crucial victory.
That slim margin sums up the recent dynamic: somewhat hesitant play, a lack of cutting edge, but a determination to stay in the race. Without that win, they would have said goodbye to first place for good. As it stands, hope still exists mathematically. But it depends on an unlikely Belgian defeat to Liechtenstein — a scenario even the most optimistic supporters struggle to picture.
After three consecutive defeats to England, Canada and Belgium, this victory, however unglamorous, gives the group some breathing room and calm ahead of the final meeting.
North Macedonia : solidity and pragmatism 
North Macedonia arrive in Cardiff with a major asset: a defence that has been almost impenetrable in recent weeks. In four matches they’ve conceded just one goal. Even better, their qualifying run remains unbeaten, proof of discipline and organisation fully under control.
Before their draw with Kazakhstan they impressed by neutralising Belgium and then thumping Liechtenstein 5-0. That ability to switch between defensive caution and offensive efficiency makes them difficult to break down, especially in a context where the final outcome has limited significance.
Their last outing, a low-tempo friendly against Latvia, added little, but it didn’t harm the group’s momentum either. And the memory of the first leg, a tight 1-1 draw, shows that encounters between these two nations are often evenly matched.
Football Prediction Wales vs North Macedonia
Under 2,5 goals
Both teams have been scoring little lately, and their matchup looks set to be shut down. With the stakes and two attacks lacking confidence, a closed game with few goals seems the most likely scenario.
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