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Portugal vs. Ireland Preview: Host’s Look for Another Win (Oct 11)

ByToby Pearson

Portugal play host to Ireland in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers as they look to secure another win and remain top of the group.

The away side are after their first win after losing 2-1 to Armenia in their last game.

Betting Odds

Match ResultOdds
Portugal1/4
Ireland 17/1
Draw11/2

The odds are well in the favour of Portugal here and it could even be a banker in order to get your money up in this game. If you think you can do more than just take a punt on sports odds, head to wazamba casino to really test your nerve.

Portugal Undefeated in Recent Meetings with Ireland


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It’s been all Portugal in recent meetings between the two nations with Ireland failing to beat the Portuguese in their last four attempts.

The two teams last met in 2024, where Portugal won 3-0 thanks to brace from Cristiano Ronaldo and a goal from Joao Felix.

Key Stats

  • Portugal haven’t lost in six games.
  • Ireland is yet to win a World Cup Qualifier this year.
  • Portugal have scored 18 goals in their last five matches.
  • Ireland have won just once in their last five fixtures.

Portugal Team News

Portugal will almost be at full strength for this game, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo being at full fitness for this run of international games.

PSG’s Joao Neves looks likely to miss out with a hamstring injury but could join up with the squad later on.

Possible Lineup

Diogo Costa (GK), Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Palinha, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo

Ireland Team News

Ireland are in need of a spark. They currently sit bottom of the group after losing to Armenia with just a single point on the board.

Following this game, they face the return fixture against the Armenians so a good result in Lisbon could springboard their campaign to get to the World Cup next year.

Possible Lineup

Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Nathan Collins, Ryan Manning, Dara O’Shea, Chiedeze Ogbene, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Jake O’Brien, Finn Azaz, Evan Ferguson, Michael Johnston

Portugal vs. Ireland Picks

There’s no hiding that Ireland have been dire on the international stage over the past 12 months and a trip the number three ranked side in the world is probably not what you’d want.

For Portugal, this shouldn’t represent much of a test, they are at home and have beaten the likes of Germany, Hungary and Denmark over the last six months.

Far too much quality, this should be an easy one for Cristiano Ronaldo and his team.

Other markets include, Cristiano Ronaldo to score two or more goals, Bernardo Silve to score and assist and Joao Cancelo to have two or more shots on target.

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