Charlie's World Cup Qualifier predictions: Wales and Republic of Ireland analysed

By Charlie Nicholas, Football Expert

Will Wales and Republic of Ireland pick up important wins in their World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday night? Charlie Nicholas has his say...

Republic of Ireland host Group D leaders Serbia with Wales looking to gain ground when they visit basement side Moldova, with both fixtures live on Sky Sports.

Here's what Charlie is predicting for the two clashes...

Moldova v Wales (Tuesday, build-up on Sky Sports Football from 7pm; live match coverage on SS Football (Red Button) and SS Mix from 7.40pm)

Wales have to go for it. They dug in against Austria and the youngster Ben Woodburn did fantastically well to secure them the win.

Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn marked his Wales debut with a wonderful strike shortly after coming on from the bench

Moldova have nothing more than pride to play for and they will do everything they can to stop Gareth Bale, so the value sits with those who will benefit from the additional space to operate.

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Charlie predicts: 0-2 - Ramsey to score first (20/1 with Sky Bet)

Republic of Ireland v Serbia (live on Sky Sports Football from 7pm)

The is a huge game. I still worry about the lack of goals Ireland have in them as they struggle to replace Robbie Keane's heroics, but this contest won't be short of blood and thunder.

Highlights of the World Cup qualifier Group D match between Georgia and Republic of Ireland

I've always stuck by Ireland, with the heart they've got, to grind out results when it counts, especially at home. So I'm going for them to edge this one and keep Group D wide open going into the final round of Qualifiers.

Charlie predicts: 2-1 and Jon Walters to score first (40/1 with Sky Bet)

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