Portugal vs Republic of Ireland Match Overview – 11.10.2025

Portugal hosts Republic of Ireland in the capital Lisboa in a game from Group F of the World Cup qualifiers. The Nations League champions are topping the group with 6 points won and a perfect record of two wins from two games played. At the same time Ireland are not doing very well – just one point won since the beginning of the campaign. Let’s preview this fixture in our Money management tips for football betting.

The Portuguese team kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with two consecutive wins against Armenia and Hungary – both away from home. Probably no one doubts that Portugal will win this group, but the question is – will they win all of their matches or maybe they will make a mistake somewhere?

Republic of Ireland have to do some catching up – they have won just one point in the first two matches against Hungary and Armenia. Their most disappointing result was the defeat against Armenia – a result few expected to happen.

Portugal News & Analysis

There are no surprises regarding the players Roberto Martinez called up for the next two games against Ireland and Hungary. The 40-years old Cristiano Ronaldo will have the chance to score his 142nd goal for the national team while stars such as Rafa Leao, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes are back in the squad as well.

In their last game Seleçao faced Hungary and it wasn’t easy, but Martinez’ boys managed to score one more goal for a 3-2 win. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his usual goal for the visiting team while Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo scored as well.

Joao Cancelo and Ruben Dias could return in the line-up against Ireland. Both of them started from the bench against Hungary, but their presence in the line-up could improve the team.

Republic of Ireland News & Analysis

The Irish team is against the wall – they have won just one point in the first two matches. If they won’t beat Portugal here, Ireland could be saying goodbye to the next World Cup.

In their last match The Boys in Green really upset their fans with an unexpected defeat against Armenia in Yerevan – 1-2. Ireland were favourites to secure the three points, but somehow Heimir Hallgrimsson conceded twice and Evan Ferguson’s goal in the second half wasn’t enough for something more.

AS Roma’s Evan Ferguson remains the biggest threat in this Irish team. The 20-years old striker is a huge promise for the future. Let’s see how he will do against such strong Portuguese team.

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland Betting Predictions

It’d be quite surprising if Portugal do not win against Ireland, especially at home. Surely they are the better team, especially since improving under the management of Roberto Martinez.

Portugal to Win by Handicap;
Portugal Over 2.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

Portugal have the advantage against Ireland in the head-to-head stats – 9 wins, compared to 4 wins for the Irishmen. There are three draws as well.

Betting Verdict

For Portugal it should be quite easy to beat the Irish side here. Seleçao are doing well lately while we can’t say the same about Ireland. We predict a Portuguese win here in our Money management tips for football betting.