Belgium just about boast the superior record between the two sides, winning six of the nation's 15 meetings, while Wales have won on four occasions. The first meeting between the Belgians and the Welsh came in 1990 in a Euros qualifier, a clash that Wales won 3-1, though Belgium would win four of the next six matchups.

Craig Bellamy promised not to sit back and defend against group favourites Belgium on Monday after brushing aside Liechtenstein to go top of their World Cup qualifying group. Wales coasted to a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein,