Wales make the arduous 10-hour trip to Astana as they take on Kazakhstan in their latest World Cup qualifier.
Craig Bellamy’s side, without captain Aaron Ramsey, come into the contest off the back of heartbreak against Belgium, with Kevin De Bruyne’s 88th-minute winner condemning them to a 4-3 defeat – their first of the qualifying campaign.
They nevertheless got the better of Kazakhstan in their last meeting, steadying themselves after an unexpected fright to win 3-1 in Cardiff back in March.
Wales are currently second in Group J after four games with seven points, only behind unlikely leaders North Macedonia, while Kazakhstan have three points, albeit with a game in hand on their opponents.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash:
When is Kazakhstan vs Wales?
The World Cup qualifier between Kazakhstan and Wales kicks off at 3pm BST (7pm local time) on Thursday 4 September at the Astana Arena in Astana.
How can I watch it?
Fans in the UK can watch the game live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, with coverage starting at 2:45pm BST.
Team news
Wales captain Ramsey has been left out of the squad by Bellamy, having only played his first minutes for new side Pumas Unam last week – his first appearance in nearly six months. Ethan Ampadu is also absent with a knee injury, while Dylan Lawlor, Ronan Kpakio and Kai Andrews could all make their first Wales caps.
Kazakhstan, meanwhile, are going through change in the dressing room after former captain Askhat Tagybergen, who scored in Cardiff, announced his retirement in June.
Predicted line-ups
Kazakhstan XI: Seysen; Astanov, Malyi, Alip, Tapilov, Vorogovskiy; Chesnokov, Muzhikov, Zaynutdinov, Kenzhebek; Samorodov.
Wales XI: Ward; Williams, Rodon, Cabango, Davies; J. James, Sheehan; Johnson, Cullen, D. James; Harris.
Odds
Kazakhstan win 6/1
Draw 16/5
Wales win 11/20
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