3 reasons why Wales will beat Ireland in Dublin this evening

Need win to stay in contention

This is a much bigger game for Wales than it is Ireland.

Defeat tonight for Coleman’s side would see them fall seven points behind Martin O’Neill’s side, and with just one side automatically qualifying for the World Cup finals and only five games to go, that would leave the Welsh very much focusing on finishing second and hoping to make the play-offs.

Yet that itself won’t be easy as Serbia are currently two points ahead of Coleman’s men, and could be five clear by the time Wales kick-off in Dublin tonight should they beat Georgia earlier in the day.

Ultimately, Wales have to win at the Aviva Stadium this evening, otherwise their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1958 could be all but over.