Chris Coleman’s men need just 1 point from their last 2 matches to see them reach a major finals for the first time in 58 years. Although Bosnia will be no easy opponent, the pressure will be somewhat off of Wales knowing they face Andorra next - who’ve lost each of their 8 qualifying matches so far. Although Coleman will likely set up defensively - dependent on the fitness of Gareth Bale, his side won’t be feeling the pressure as much as the hosts to get a result and can play with some freedom.
All the pressure tonight will be squarely on Bosnia who need a win to ensure they still have a chance of qualifying. A loss or draw could see them crash out of the group. Although Edin Dzeko was ruled out for 4 weeks with a knee injury he was called up to the squad and trained on his own yesterday in a fight to start against Wales tonight. Bosnia’s outcome tonight will rest on Dzeko’s knee, he has scored 7 goals in his last 5 competitive appearances for his country.
Wales boast the best defence in the European qualifiers so far conceding just 2 goals. Wales’ Wayne Hennessey has saved 91% of the shots he has faced, the best of any goalkeeper to make 10 or more saves in Euro 2016 qualifying. Count on him to make life difficult for Bosnia. However, Wales have managed just 9 goals themselves and will be facing Asmir Begovic who has been kept busy behind a struggling Chelsea backline. There have been just 2 goals scored in the last 2 meetings between these teams.
Gareth Bale to score anytime @2.50
The two most likely men to open the scoring for their respective teams would be Edin Dzeko @4.75 and Gareth Bale @5.50 - but both are struggling for fitness. However, Coleman has confirmed that Bale will “start but may not last 90 minutes.” Bale has had a hand in 8 of Wales’ 9 goal in qualifying so far - scoring 6 and assisting another 2. 5 of the 6 goals Bale has scored have been on the road.
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