Armenia vs Wales Prediction 18.11.2023

• Competition: European Qualifiers - Group D
• Date: Saturday, 18th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15.00 CEST
• Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium (Yerevan)

The Welsh squad is on a mission to cling onto their second position in Group D, ensuring a path to EURO 2024, and their first hurdle comes in the form of an away match against Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium this Saturday.

Despite a strong start to the qualification cycle, amassing seven points from the first four matches in the group, Armenia has experienced a sudden downturn at the worst possible moment, jeopardizing their chances for a debut appearance in the EURO finals. Following a somewhat anticipated defeat to Croatia (0-1), Oleksandr Petrakov's men suffered a painful blow as they succumbed to a shocking loss against group underdog Latvia (0-2), a team that, believe it or not, was previously rooted at the bottom of the table without a single point. Now three points behind second-placed Wales, Hawakakan need a miracle to earn their ticket to Germany next year.

In a sharp juxtaposition with their Saturday hosts, Wales faced a less-than-ideal start to their qualification journey, with whispers circulating about the departure of manager Robert Page. However, the Dragons, rising like a phoenix from the ashes, staged a remarkable comeback, first overcoming Latvia 4-2, and then delivering an unforgettable night for their fans in Cardiff in the last qualifying action, inflicting a shocking 2-1 defeat on World Cup bronze medalists Croatia. Although, thanks to that victory, they have reached a position that leads them directly to EURO 2024, the Welsh must remain focused in the remaining two challenges to confirm their place.

Armenia vs Wales Betting Tips: Wales to Win

Conscious of the fact that they had to squeeze out their last reserves of strength to clinch a breathtaking 2-1 win against Croatia in the previous month, the Welsh team comprehends the necessity of not undervaluing their hard work and painstaking efforts in the decisive duo of upcoming qualification duels. The first of two hurdles on the road to EURO 2024 arrives this weekend, as they face an out-of-form Armenia, which, after a surprising 1-1 draw away to Turkey, has fallen into a serious crisis and suffered an unfortunate streak of three consecutive losses. Furthermore, coach Oleksandr Petrakov harbors distinct worries regarding the defensive line's effectiveness, having seen his team concede at least two goals in seven of their last 10 games, with the most recent example being a 1-3 defeat to North Macedonia in the last friendly fixture. 

While Armenia are sailing through results woes, Wales thrives in full glory, entering Saturday's clash on the wings of three consecutive victories and an impressive eight goals scored in that period, aiming to carry their extraordinary October performances into the upcoming two decisive encounters. Despite being humbled in Cardiff by Armenia, suffering a tough defeat of 2-4, we are confident that Robert Page's men will be incomparably superior this time, successfully ticking off the first station on the road to their set goal with three vital points.