Wales have won all four previous meetings with Liechtenstein, scoring 11 goals and conceding zero.
Of all 54 nations Wales have faced four or more times, only against San Marino, Luxembourg, Malta and Liechtenstein do they boast a 100% record, with their opponents here the only country who've faced the Dragons on this many occasions but never scored.
Liechtenstein vs Wales preview
Will Wales move three points closer to securing that all-important second spot in Group J? Last time out, the Dragons saw their hopes of automatic World Cup qualification shattered by Belgium. When Joe Rodon headed the home side in front after just eight minutes, the Cardiff City Stadium was shaking to its foundations but, in the end, the Red Devils proved to be too strong and won 4-2.
So, after six matches, Wales have ten points on the board, with the Belgians the only team to have beaten Craig Bellamy's side in a competitive fixture so far. Here is where the permutations come in. Wales are currently third in Group J, three points behind North Macedonia, who they welcome to Cardiff on Tuesday. Given that the Lynxes' goal difference is +9, to Wales +3, a victory by six clear goals in Vaduz would mean the Welsh require just a draw in their final match, otherwise a win will be necessary, assuming they avoid defeat here.
Now, here's where it gets really complicated. Wales are already guaranteed a play-off spot by virtue of their Nations League performance, but finishing second would jump them from pot 4 into pot 2. This would see them host someone like Romania or Northern Ireland in a semi-final in March, rather than traveling to a team like Italy, Türkiye or Poland. In short, Bellamy's team require a resounding victory on Saturday evening to increase their chances of leapfrogging North Macedonia into second.
Well, searching for a 6-0 win, something Wales have not achieved since demolishing China in Nanning in March 2018, Liechtenstein should be ideal opponents. The Blue-Reds have lost all six World Cup qualifiers to date, scoring zero goals and conceding 23. Their last three matches have seen them hammered 6-0 by Belgium, 5-0 in Skopje and 4-0 in Astana, suggesting they are improving!
Nevertheless, Konrad Fünfstück's team have now lost ten on the spin. Overall, they've won only one of their last 53, losing 45, this a friendly win against Hong Kong in October last year. Liechtenstein's most-recent competitive victory came against San Marino in the Nations League in 2020, while they have not won a qualifier since victory over Moldova in Chișinău exactly 11 years ago to the day. Thus, put succinctly, Wales might just get the heavy victory they need at Rheinpark Stadion.
Liechtenstein vs Wales head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 4.
- Liechtenstein Wins: Zero. Draws: Zero. Wales Wins: 4.
Liechtenstein team news
Centre-back Jens Hofer is suspended, having been booked in Astana during their most-recent qualifier, but he can be replaced by Felix Oberwaditzer, following a ban of his own.
Captain Nicolas Hasler will win his 108th cap, chasing down Peter Jehle's all-time national record of 132.
Liechtenstein predicted lineup vs Wales: (5-3-2): Büchel; Hasler, Oberwaditzer, Göppel, Meier, Zünd; Sele, Lüchinger, Wolfinger; Salanović, Luque-Notaro.
Liechtenstein player to watch vs Wales
Veteran goalkeeper Benjamin Büchel, who has played for various English clubs such as Dorchester, Poole, Havant & Waterlooville, Oxford United and Barnet, has kept just 13 clean sheets in 78 international appearances, so can he add another here?
Wales team news
Craig Bellamy travels to Vaduz without suspended Harry Wilson, while Danny Ward, Connor Roberts, Ben Davies, Aaron Ramsey and Kieffer Moore are all injured.
Karl Darlow will continue in goal, while Dylan Lawlor could come in at centre-back, having impressed away to Kazakhstan earlier in the campaign. Ethan Ampadu will be donning the armband while Mark Harris could lead the attack, as he did against Belgium.
Wales predicted lineup vs Liechtenstein: (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Williams, Rodon, Mepham, Dasilva; Ampadu, James, James, Brooks, Johnson; Harris.
Wales player to watch vs Liechtenstein
Brennan Johnson will be the highest-scorer in the Wales team, bagging his sixth for the Dragons in Brussels in June, so can he add to his tally in Vaduz?
Liechtenstein vs Wales prediction
Wales will cruise to victory at Rheinpark Stadion, thereby joining North Macedonia on 13 points, but we don't believe they get the six goals required to leapfrog them: Liechtenstein 0-4 Wales.
Liechtenstein vs Wales FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: BBC Two, BBC Wales & S4C
- USA: Fox Sports & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: BBCiPlayer
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liechtenstein vs Wales in World Cup qualification?
Liechtenstein vs Wales takes place on Saturday 15 November 2025, with kick off at 17:00 (GMT), 12:00 (ET) & 9:00 (PT).