Ireland vs Portugal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Nov 2025

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.

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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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	6	4	1	1	20	7	13	20:7	13
2	Ireland	6	3	1	2	9	7	2	9:7	10

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Ireland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O'Shea, Seamus Coleman, Josh Cullen, Jack Taylor, Liam Scales, Chiedozie Ogbene, Finn Azaz, Troy Parrott.

Portugal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Diogo Dalot, Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

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.

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

Ireland Asian Hcp +1.5 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ireland 0 - 1 Portugal

There’s the option to wager on Portugal to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +440 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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.

Latest Bruno Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Shots

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

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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.

Latest Pedro Neto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+325

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

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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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-110

Ireland Corners

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-154

Portugal Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+550

X

+900

2

-625

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Ireland vs Portugal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Portugal are forecasted to have a 70% chance of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -238. Ireland are the underdogs at +750 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you fancy Portugal to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -102. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Ireland at +650 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +128.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+750

X

+310

2

-238

Half-Time Result

1

+650

X

+128

2

-102

Double Chance

1X

+170

12

-455

X2

-1667

Draw No Bet

1

+480

2

-909

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-123

2 Hcp -1.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+132

No

-185

There is -133 available that Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net at any stage. He is available at +200 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

First

-133

Anytime

+200

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

First

+188

Anytime

+420

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Pedro Goncalves (Portugal)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Adam Idah (Ireland)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Jamie McGrath (Ireland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ireland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Renato Veiga (Portugal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Rúben Neves (Portugal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Joao Neves (Portugal)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Vitinha (Portugal)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jack Taylor (Ireland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Finn Azaz (Ireland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

João Palhinha (Portugal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mikey Johnston (Ireland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ruben Dias (Portugal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+130

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+104

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-125

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Pedro Goncalves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Adam Idah (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Jamie McGrath (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-286

Mikey Johnston (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-455

Vitinha (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Jack Taylor (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Finn Azaz (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Rúben Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-556

Renato Veiga (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Joao Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

João Palhinha (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Ruben Dias (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Adam Idah (Ireland)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Jamie McGrath (Ireland)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Vitinha (Portugal)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Renato Veiga (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Rúben Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Jack Taylor (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Finn Azaz (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

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

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