World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Portugal vs Ireland

Portugal host Ireland in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Estadio Jose Alvalade, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Stick With Ireland to Cover the Line

Ireland hold plenty of appeal boasting a +2.25 goal start against Portugal at -112. The stake is divided between +2 and +2.5 and we expect them to give a good account of themselves on the Asian Handicap.

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Teams Played Out Goalless Draw Last Time

Portugal won their last game 3-2. This was a World Cup qualifying road win against Hungary at Puskas Arena. Roberto Martinez's team had seven shots on target and enjoyed 60% possession, while Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo got among the goals.

Ireland lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat against Armenia at Republican Stadium - Vazgen Sargsyan. The Boys in Green were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, while Evan Ferguson was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ireland were at home when the teams last met and it was a 0-0 draw versus Portugal at Aviva Stadium.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Portugal	2	2	0	0	8	2	6	8:2	6
4	Ireland	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1	3:4	1

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Portugal – Last 10 Competitive Games

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 3.1 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. Portugal have had 56.2% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the top goalscorer with 9, Joao Felix has 3, with Joao Cancelo and two other players on 2. Nuno Mendes and Vitinha are tied for the most assists on 3, with goalie Diogo Costa managing 2 clean sheets.

Ireland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Ireland have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 9.0 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side average 44.5% possession, 3.1 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Evan Ferguson has landed 4 goals, Adam Idah 2, with Matt Doherty and two others scoring 1. Adam Idah, Ryan Manning and Mark Sykes are top assists providers with 1, while Caoimhin Kelleher has recorded one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Portugal vs Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Portugal vs Ireland betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We definitely think it’s worth a bet on Ireland +2.25 on the Asian Handicap at -112 when it comes to this World Cup qualifying match. Their odds look attractive and we’ll confidently play this selection.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best World Cup qualifying stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Portugal vs Ireland stats:

The +2.25 line has been covered by Ireland in 4 consecutive games.
The +2.25 line has been covered by Ireland in 19 of their last 20 games.
The +2.25 line has been covered by Ireland in 17 of their last 18 games on the road.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 16 of their last 20 games.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portugal in 2 consecutive games at home.

Ireland +2.25 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 21:07, 09 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Portugal

1 - 0 Ireland logo

Ireland

One bet that has caught our eye is Portugal to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruno Fernandes Under 0.5 Shots On Target +130

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in four consecutive games. On this basis, we can take betting odds of +130 that this Shots on Target bet doesn’t cover the line.

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Shots On Target

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Joao Felix to Score +180

Joao Felix (Portugal) has registered three goals in his past five matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +180 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Shots On Target

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Corners Prediction

Portugal Under 6.5 Corners +108

Portugal have had under 6.5 corners in four straight games, with Ireland conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past four games. There’s a price of +108 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Portugal line is too big.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portugal

Total

9.90 5.70 4.20

Home

13.30 9.40 3.90

Away

9.40 5.80 3.60

Ireland

Total

7.00 3.10 3.90

Home

9.30 6.20 3.10

Away

8.90 3.60 5.30

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Total Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Ireland +2.25 -112

Both Team To Score No -217

Team Corners Portugal Under 6.5 +108

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Portugal vs Ireland 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 Massive Favourites According to Latest Odds

Portugal are on offer at -833 to land a victory in this World Cup qualifying clash, with the red-hot favourites having a 89% probability of succeeding on the basis of the Full-Time Result odds. If you want to back the rank outsider, Ireland are available at +2000.

Portugal can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -208. However, Ireland are +1050 and the draw is +220 if you want to take a different option.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -217.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Cristiano Ronaldo Favourite to Find the Net First

There is -172 available that Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +195.

Player Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal)

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Joao Felix (Portugal)

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Player Shots On Target

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Joao Felix (Portugal)

Rafael Leão (Portugal)

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Portugal Stats

Ireland Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 3.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 5.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 13.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 60.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Portugal vs Ireland Lineups & Team News

The Portugal vs Ireland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll provide the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups along with the latest injury updates.