World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ireland vs Portugal

Third-placed Ireland take on Group F leaders Portugal at Aviva Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 13 November. Our betting preview features expert World Cup qualifying predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Rule Out a Strong Performance from Ireland

We’re keen to back Ireland +1.5 on the Asian Handicap. You can get betting odds of -109 and that means you land a return if the underdogs win, draw or lose by a single goal against Portugal.

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1-0 Win for Portugal in Last Head-to-Head

Ireland were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 World Cup qualifying home win against Armenia at Aviva Stadium. Heimir Hallgrimsson's team had 48% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Evan Ferguson getting the all-important goal in the 70th minute.

Portugal hosted Hungary in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Navigators boasted 68% possession and had seven shots on goal, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portugal have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings with Ireland. In their last encounter, hosts Portugal came out with a 1-0 win at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Portugal wins along with a single draw.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Portugal	4	3	1	0	11	4	7	11:4	10
3	Ireland	4	1	1	2	4	5	-1	4:5	4

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Ireland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Ireland have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Boys in Green have averaged 45.2% possession and 3.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Evan Ferguson has found the net 5 times, Adam Idah 2, with Matt Doherty and two other players on 1. William Smallbone, Adam Idah and Ryan Manning are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Caoimhin Kelleher managing 2 clean sheets.

Portugal – Last 10 Competitive Games

Portugal have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 6.3 shots on goal, 14.9 attempts and 3.1 goals. Roberto Martinez's side average 56.9% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has recorded 10 goals, Joao Felix 3, with Joao Cancelo and Trincao both managing 2. Nuno Mendes has been the top assist maker on 4, with Diogo Costa notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Ireland vs Portugal Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Ireland vs Portugal betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Let’s try Ireland +1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this World Cup qualifying clash. There’s plenty of value at -109 considering we can afford the home team to lose by one goal and still benefit with our bet.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the World Cup qualifying team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Ireland vs Portugal stats:

The +1.5 line has been covered by Ireland in 6 consecutive games.
The +1.5 line has been covered by Ireland in 15 of their last 18 games at home.
The +1.5 line has been covered by Ireland in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 3 consecutive games.
The +1.5 line has been covered by Ireland in 3 consecutive games against Portugal.

Ireland +1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ireland

0 - 1 Portugal logo

Portugal

There’s the option to wager on Portugal to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruno Fernandes Under 0.5 Shots On Target +116

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) has finished without a shot on goal in six straight matches. We’ll go with the latest numbers and back him to go under the Shots on Target line at odds of +116.

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Pedro Neto To Score +325

Pedro Neto (Portugal) is available at +325 to be among the goals. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Shots On Target

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Corners Prediction

Portugal Under 6.5 Corners -118

Portugal have had under 6.5 corners in four consecutive away games, with Ireland conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past ten home matches. The Portugal Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -118.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ireland

Total

7.60 3.40 4.20

Home

9.00 6.00 3.00

Away

8.60 3.30 5.30

Portugal

Total

9.60 5.80 3.80

Home

12.40 8.30 4.10

Away

9.40 5.80 3.60

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Ireland Corners

Portugal Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Ireland +1.5 -109

Both Team To Score No -137

Shots On Target Bruno Fernandes Under 0.5 +116

Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Ireland with an Asian Handicap of +1.5, BTTS No accompanied by no shots on target from Bruno Fernandes (Portugal).

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Ireland vs Portugal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Portugal Heavy Favourites to Win

The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Portugal have a 77% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -333 favourites to win this World Cup qualifying encounter. Ireland are the +850 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you fancy Portugal to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -137. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Ireland at +650 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +175.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -137.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Cristiano Ronaldo Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is -208 available that Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net at any stage. He is available at +170 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

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Player Shots On Target

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ireland Stats

Portugal Stats

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 3.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 60.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Ireland vs Portugal Lineups & Team News

Always review the Ireland vs Portugal team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups to you alongside the newest injury reports.