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Portugal v Ireland Best Bet Preview

Portugal v Ireland Best Bet Preview

Thursday 9 October, 20252 min read
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Ramis Ibrahim

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Portugal host Ireland with Roberto Martinez’s side looking to build on their two wins in qualifying so far against Hungary and Armenia.

Ireland are yet to win their first qualifying game, having lost to Armenia last time out and they shared the points with Hungary in their opening group game.

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Portugal v Ireland Best Bet

Fixtures for: Saturday 11th October

Portugal v Ireland

World Cup Qualifying

19:45

Over 8.5 Corners

Portugal had six corners against Hungary last time out as they claimed a 3-2 victory to make it two wins from two in the early stages of the qualifying process. 

Portugal are usually dominant in the qualifying period and won all 10 of their matches in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship.

Portugal will dominate the ball and probably rack up the majority of corners in this game, but Ireland can pitch in with a few as well. Opportunities are likely to be limited for the away side, so set pieces can provide a route to goal which would otherwise be shut off.

Portugal also managed to rack up four corners against Armenia in their opening qualifying game. I would expect these numbers to improve as their two games so far have been away from home.

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📈 Portugal v Ireland Form & Stats

Portugal are usually one of the best sides in qualifying, and they’ve started this campaign in that manner with two wins from their two games against Armenia and Hungary. Portugal won all 10 of their games in qualifying for the 2024 Euros, scoring 36 and only conceding two. 

Portugal’s talent and depth is undeniable, and there are small signs that Roberto Martinez is starting to pull that all together. Portugal won the Nations League earlier in the year, beating holders Spain in the final to lift the trophy. Portugal must see themselves as serious contenders for the World Cup next year and shouldn’t have any real issues in qualifying for the competition, having made a steady start to the campaign.

Ireland find themselves in a bit of a mess at the moment. Their defeat to Armenia last time out encapsulates the overall feeling around the Ireland national team, with little creativity or energy driving the team forward at the moment. Heimir Hallgrimsson did seem a bit of a strange appointment by the Irish FA, who look to be running out of ideas.


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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.

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