North Macedonia vs Wales Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

North Macedonia vs Wales Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Tuesday, Mar 25
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Toše Proeski Arena, North Macedonia

Wales's national football team will lock horns with the North Macedonia national football team in the World Cup qualifying campaign at the Toše Proeski Arena. This will be the third time that both nations are meeting for a competitive fixture.

After a scintillating run in the Nations League, North Macedonia's national football team have made a strong start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Liechtenstein. The Lynxes suffered only a single defeat on home soil since November 2022 and are unbeaten in their last seven games.

North Macedonia’s superior form and home advantage make them favorites for this tie. Meanwhile, Wales's national football team returned to the World Cup qualifying campaign following a fabulous unbeaten run in the Nations League last year. The Dragons have set their qualifying campaign underway with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan and have won all of their last six competitive games across all competitions.

North Macedonia Team News

Girona striker Bojan Miovski is expected to lead the line for the home side. Players like Milan Ristovski and Darko Velkovski are two absentees from the squad, both of whom are sidelined with their respective injury struggles.

Wales Team news

Meanwhile, for Wales, captain Aaron Ramsey has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a hamstring injury. Liam Cullen is expected to keep his spot in the frontline whereas Harry Wilson remains sidelined for this month. Wes Burns, Ethan Ampadu, and Rhys Norrington-Davies are also some other notable absentees from the Wales squad.

North Macedonia vs Wales Predicted Lineups

North Macedonia national football team predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Dimitrievski

Defenders: Dimoski, Zajkov, Musliu, Alioski

Midfielders: Bardhi, Alimi

Forwards: Churlinov, Elmas, Trajkovski; Miovski

Wales national football team predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Darlow

Defenders: Roberts, Rodon, Davies, Williams

Midfielders: Sheehan, Cullen

Forwards: Thomas, Brooks, D. James; Johnson

North Macedonia vs Wales Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only twice in the past, with Wales winning one of those games. The other game ended in the favour of North Macedonia.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in North Macedonia vs Wales

Bojan Miovski (North Macedonia)

Girona striker Bojan Miovski grabbed a goal and assisted in the first qualifying game against Liechtenstein. The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract last summer but has made a slow start in his debut La Liga campaign, registering only four goals and two assists.

Daniel James (Wales)

The former Man United winger scored a goal in their latest encounter against Kazakhstan in the World Cup qualifying game. The 27-year-old has picked up his career following his move to Leeds United and has made 19 goal contributions this year.

North Macedonia vs Wales Prediction

North Macedonia's national football team started their 2026 World Cup qualifying on a high note with a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein during the weekend. In the most recent Nations League group, North Macedonia claimed the top spot and has been unbeaten in their last seven appearances across all competitions. Blagoja Milevski's side are also seeking their first World Cup appearance as an independent country.

Wales's national football team, meanwhile, are not favorites for this tie despite securing a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan in their opening qualifying game.

The Dragons have managed only a single win from their last six games on the road. Craig Bellamy's men are unbeaten in their last seven games and have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the Nations League last year.

Predicted Score: North Macedonia 2-1 Wales

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