Portugal vs Ireland Prediction and Expert Tips

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The Irish team started the World Cup qualifiers campaign with a disappointing note. They lost and drew one of their two initial matches to fall into the bottom of the Group F table. Though their attacking players tried their level best in those two games, it’s the defense that should be fine-tuned. But it will be a difficult job for them to improve their strength as they face Group F favorites Portugal on Saturday.

Portugal’s beginning of the campaign was breathtaking with a 0-5 away victory over Armenia. They have succeeded in winning the second game against Hungary but it wasn’t as comprehensive as it could have been. Hungary provided a stiff challenge to the Portuguese team and the game finished on a 2-3 ft margin in favor of Portugal. Their highlight goal was a penalty that gave them three against two advantage.

Following that match, the Portugal team will be aiming for a strong commanding win and this fixture seems to be one. Portugal have a two-decade old unbeaten form against Ireland. Also, Portugal have a 100% unbeaten record in their home encounters against Ireland. So, a strong win for the Portuguese team is expected at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Saturday.

Portugal vs Ireland Prediction

Their first two qualifier games in Portugal were away trips and this game is their first home match this season. They have the most frequent result of a win over the last 30 home games as they won it 26 times during this time. Furthermore, they have a superior record against Ireland at home.

In the meantime, the Irish team is not doing well away from home with six games without a win in the last eight. They lost five of them during that stretch and their most recent one was a 2-1 loss in the qualifiers versus Armenia. However, Ireland can score a goal and they have scored a goal against Portugal in three of their last four away games.

As Portugal have conceded goals in their last six home matches, we are anticipating a two-sided encounter at Estadio Jose Alvalade. On top of that, Portugal attack alone scored 8 goals in their two qualifier matches this season. So, the goals are bound to arrive over 3.5 goals in this match with the likelihood of an Irish goal.

Peter Green- October 11, 2025

Portugal vs Ireland Betting Tips

Portugal to win & Both teams to score

OK

3.00 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.22 Odds