Euro 2016 qualifiers: Wales to stay ahead of pack by sinking Cyprus

For this clash Coleman will already be without midfield marshal Joe Allen, a different player in the colours of his country, and young-gun Jonny Williams, with both sidelined through injury.

Leicester City’s Andy King could step up instead, and the England-born Foxes star told press that Wales are in for a tough task, stating: “they are in their home country so they might think they can get away with a little bit more. We’re expecting a tough game against a physical team and we have to make sure we’re ready for it.”

Minnows Cyprus, level on nine points with third-place play-off hopes Israel but behind on goal difference, still have a shot of a great escape from this group. So, while a win at 7/2 is unlikely against their in-form guests, a draw at a 5/2 price looks a more profitable bet.

With Belgium, who thumped them 5-0 in the reverse, up next, grabbing a goal or two here could prove crucial to coach Pambos Christodoulou’s hopes.

Joint top Cypriot scorer in qualifying and AEK Larnaca striker Nestoras Mitidis is 13/2 to get off the mark first, while APOEL attacking midfielder Constantinos Makrides is a 7/2 chance to chip in anytime.

Betting tip: Bale @ 7/2 to draw first blood