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Wales have travelled to Yerevan to take on Armenia in their penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier knowing they need to win or else risk losing out on an automatic spot at the tournament to Croatia. Rob Page’s side are currently second in Group D, sitting in the automatic qualification places with two matches to play but they are level on points with the 2018 World Cup finalists. Having beaten Croatia in Cardiff last month, Wales have a better head-to-head record against them meaning they will qualify for the tournament if they defeat Armenia this afternoon and Turkey on Tuesday evening. Aaron Ramsey, still out with an injured knee tendon, has travelled with the Welsh squad and his experience of crunch games will be invaluable to the team according to manager Page. The pressure is on Team Cymru who have made a habit of qualifying for recent major tournaments. Should they drop points today, then automatic qualification is out of their hands and they may be forced to rely on a play-off. Follow all the action with our live blog below plus get the latest odds and tips on Armenia vs Wales right here:

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Wales are hoping to secure their place at Euro 2024 and another major tournament appearance. Rob Page’s men are currently second in qualifying Group D, with two more fixtures left to play and only the top two teams in each group earn automatic qualification for next summer’s Euros. Wales face Armenia in Yerevan on Saturday before concluding their campaign by hosting Turkey on Tuesday. That is Turkey’s sole remaining game – they are currently clear at the top of the group on 16 points with qualification certain, and a win or draw will secure their spot as group winners. Wales are currently level on 10 points with Croatia, each side having played six games. The 2018 World Cup finalists take on struggling Latvia before finishing their group efforts against Armenia. Regardless of Croatia’s results, though, two wins from two will be enough for Wales to reach Euro 2024. This is due to their superior head-to-head record over Croatia, drawing the away fixture in Split in March and then securing a 2-1 win in Cardiff last month. If Wales match or better Croatia’s final two results, they will finish ahead of them. However, Armenia could still come into the mix – they have the head-to-head edge over Wales after a 4-2 away win in June. The Caucasus nation currently have seven points – if they win their final two games (against Wales and Croatia), and Croatia fail to beat Latvia, Armenia would finish second in the group. Even if Croatia do beat Latvia, Armenia would still finish above Luka Modric and co if they beat them by at least two goals in Zagreb on Tuesday. All would not be lost for Wales if they were to finish third, though. Qualification play-off spots are available based on performances in the 2022/23 Nations League. Wales were relegated from League A but with most of the teams ahead of them on the competition ladder likely to secure automatic qualification for the Euros, a play-off spot will almost certainly be theirs if they finish third in the group, notwithstanding a ludicrous set of results from other groups over the weekend. Croatia, meanwhile, are assured of at least a play-off spot after reaching the Nations League finals. Remaining fixtures Armenia vs Wales, Yerevan (Saturday 18 November, 2pm GMT) Latvia vs Croatia, Riga (Saturday 18 November, 5pm GMT) Croatia vs Armenia, Zagreb (Tuesday 21 November, 7.45pm GMT) Wales vs Turkey, Cardiff (Tuesday 21 November, 7.45pm GMT) Team Pld W D L Goal Difference Pts 1. Turkey (Q) 7 5 1 1 +7 16 2. Wales 6 3 1 2 0 10 3. Croatia 6 3 1 2 +6 10 4. Armenia 6 2 1 3 -1 7 5. Latvia 7 1 0 6 -12 3 Read More What do Wales need to qualify for Euro 2024? Injured Aaron Ramsey serving as Wales’s lucky mascot in Armenia Is Armenia vs Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euros qualifier Rob Page keen to focus on football after clearing air with FAW chief Noel Mooney England boss Gareth Southgate targets unbeaten run ahead of Euro 2024 I always want more for myself – Phil Foden targets England goals and assists

Wales have their backs against the wall to try and secure their qualification for Euro 2024, and need a win over Armenia. The team recovered from a disappointing start to their campaign, but require victories over Armenia and Turkey to finish in the automatic promotion places. Wales can take encouragement from their 2-1 win over Croatia last month, but lost to both their upcoming opponents in June. The similarities are clear between this campaign and Wales’ successful Euro 2020 qualification, when they reached the trophy after a strong finish, holding Croatia to a draw before back-to-back wins over Azerbaijan and Hungary secured their place in the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know, and get the latest tips and odds for the match here. When is Wales vs Armenia? The match takes place tonight, Saturday 18 November, with a kick off time of 2pm GMT, at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Armenia. How can I watch it? In the UK the match will be shown live on Viaplay Sports 1 and in the Welsh language on S4C. Viaplay subscribers can also watch the contest on their website and app, while Channel 4 will show a free live stream in Welsh on their website. Team news Brennan Johnson is sift for Wales, with Kieffer Moore, Harry Wilson and David Brooks also in contention for what is likely to be a front three, but captain Aaron Ramsey remains injured. Predicted line-up Wales XI: Ward, Mepham, Rodon, Davies, Roberts, James, Ampadu, N Williams, Brooks, Wilson, Moore Odds Wales 20/21 Draw 5/2 Armenia 10/3 Prediction Wales will be able to secure the required win. Wales 2-0 Armenia. Read More What do Wales need to qualify for Euro 2024? Injured Aaron Ramsey serving as Wales’s lucky mascot in Armenia Rob Page keen to focus on football after clearing air with FAW chief Noel Mooney Erling Haaland ruled out of Norway match – only a week before Man City v Liverpool England vs Malta LIVE: Euro 2024 qualifier result and reaction What Everton ruling means for the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea

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