Ireland vs. Portugal: Host’s Look to Break into Top Two (Nov 13)
Ireland host Portugal in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers as they look to overturn the away sides unbeaten record and break into the top two.
The travelling side will remain top no matter the result but will be after another win to cement their place.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Ireland | 17/2 |
| Portugal | 1/3 |
| Draw | 41/10 |
No doubt that Portugal are the favourites with the odds in this game, unless you take a punt on Ireland it could be hard to win big here. Where it isn’t hard to win big is on your mobile with many more odds ready for you to take that golden punt.
Four Wins Out of Five for Portugal against Ireland
Portugal have won their last two games against Ireland, making it four wins out of five for the Portuguese nation.
In the team’s last game, Ruben Neves scored a last-minute winner to give his side a 1-0 victory in Lisbon.
The last time Ireland avoided defeat against Portugal was back in 2021, when they secured a 0-0 draw in Dublin.
Key Stats
- Portugal haven’t lost in their last seven matches.
- Ireland have won just once in their last five fixtures.
- Portugal have scored 13 goals in their last five games.
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Ireland.
Portugal Team News
Portugal will have captain Cristiano Ronaldo on hand and fully fit for this game.
Ruben Neves will face a last-minute fitness check, whilst Joao Cancelo misses out through a hamstring injury.
Possible Lineup
Diego Costa (GK), Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo
Ireland Team News
Ireland is in need of a win but face more bad news on the injury front than their opponents.
Evan Ferguson will be in the squad but will most likely miss this game with a thigh injury. Mark Sykes will also miss out with a muscle issue.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Seamus Coleman, Will Smallbone, Jayson Molumby, Ryan Manning, Festy Ebosele, Finn Azaz, Adam Idah
Ireland vs. Portugal Picks
Ireland are really out of form but that seems to be when you get the best out of them.
Portugal presents a real test; they have looked strong all the way through qualifying and with a player like Ronaldo, they are always going to hold that threat.
Whilst Ireland have been plucky against Portugal before, I can only see this game going one way, and that’s the way of the away side. Just too much firepower for the out-of-form Irish to contend with.
Other markets include Cristiano Ronaldo to score two or more goals, Pedro Neto to have two or more shots on target and Finn Azaz to get an assist.
