Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:42 pm
Wales take on Northern Ireland in Cardiff in an international friendly as both teams prepare for Euro 2016 this summer.
Northern Ireland's visit to the Cardiff City Stadium will represent a Euro 2016 send-off for Wales in front of their own supporters.
Wales will conclude their Euro 2016 build-up with friendlies in Ukraine on Monday and Sweden at the start of June.
And Coleman expects a traditional physical British battle against Michael O'Neill's side in a fixture arranged to replicate the challenge of Euro 2016 opponents England in Lens on June 16.
"I would imagine it will be feisty and that's what we want," said Coleman. "I know Michael's mentality and he will want that as well, he will want a proper game and I'm sure that's what it will be.
"When we play these teams, be it England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, we don't want to lose to a neighbouring country."
Team news:
Joe Allen is included the Wales squad, whilst defender Ben Davies (head) and Tom Bradshaw (hamstring) have joined a lengthy Wales injury list which already includes Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Hal Robson-Kanu, James Collins, Andy King and Paul Dummett.
Davies and Bradshaw are expected to be fit for Monday's game in Kiev.
Michael O'Neill has called Michael Smith and Conor Washington into his Northern Ireland squad, but Derby County defender Chris Baird, on loan at Fulham, is ruled out by injury.
West Brom's Chris Brunt is also not involved after being sidelined with a knee problem that will see him miss the Euros.
Opta Stats:
Wales are unbeaten in seven internationals against Northern Ireland (W4 D3).
Wales' loss to the Netherlands in November is their only defeat in nine at home (W5 D3).
Michael O'Neill has never won an away friendly during his time as Northern Ireland manager (D2 L5).
The last time Northern Ireland scored in an away non-competitive international was in August 2006 v Finland.
Current Odds:
Wales13/10
Draw2/1
Northern Ireland12/5