Ireland vs Portugal Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th November 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers are back in action with another set of matches this week as Ireland lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez's Portugal side in a crucial encounter at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes over the past year and will want to win this game.

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Portugal are currently at the top of Group F in the FIFA World Cup qualification standings and have been in excellent form so far this year. The Iberian giants were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Hungary in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.

Ireland, on the other hand, are in third place in their group in the qualification standings and have been inconsistent in recent months. The Irish side defeated Armenia by a narrow 1-0 margin last month and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Ireland vs Portugal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Portugal have a good historical record against Ireland and have won 10 out of the 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Ireland's four victories.
• Portugal are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous defeat coming by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Denmark in March this year.
• Portugal are unbeaten in their last five matches against Ireland in all competitions, with their previous victory against the Portuguese coming by a narrow 1-0 margin in a friendly encounter in 2005.
• Ireland were on a winless run of five matches on the trot in all competitions before they secured a 1-0 victory against Armenia in a World Cup qualifier in their previous game.

Ireland vs Portugal Prediction

Portugal have excellent players in their ranks and have a point to prove going into this game. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace in his previous game and will look to replicate his heroics in this fixture.

Ireland can pack a punch on their day but will need to play out of their skins to stand a chance in this match. Portugal are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Ireland 1-3 Portugal

Ireland vs Portugal Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Portugal to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Portugal to score first - Yes

Edited by Aditya Hosangadi