Ireland vs Portugal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Cristiano Ronaldo and company emerged victorious when they last faced the Boys in Green.

The Ireland national football team will now gear up to face the Portugal national football team for their FIFA World Cup European qualifiers fixture. This is going to be another close game, which will take place at the Aviva Stadium.

The Boys in Green have only been able to win one of their four World Cup qualifying matches so far. They will be at home for their upcoming game, but it is not going to be an easy contest for them, as their last few performances against the Portuguese nation have been underwhelming. The Ireland national football team need to come up with a top strategy here.

The Portugal national football team are on a positive run of form. They looked good but were held to a draw against Hungary in their last outing of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Roberto Martinez-led side does need to work on their defence if they want to keep their momentum flowing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Stadium: Aviva Stadium
• Date: Friday, November 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Thursday, Nov 13; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Glenn Nyberg
• VAR: In use

Prontos para fazer acontecer ⚡️🇵🇹 #FazHistória | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/BPzMD9IdBC

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 10, 2025

Form:

Ireland: D-D-L-L-W

Portugal: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Adam Idah (Ireland)

Adam Idah will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the Ireland national football team in the absence of Evan Ferguson. The Swansea City forward will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Roberto Martinez’s men.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

The 40-year-old scored a brace for the Portugal national football team in their last World Cup qualifying game. It was against Hungary, but it was not enough to get his side to a win. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals in four 2026 WC qualifiers.

He will be looking to add more to his tally. CR7 is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

😎 pic.twitter.com/HI5D00pUS6

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 10, 2025

Match Facts

• Portugal haven’t tasted a defeat in their last seven matches.
• Ireland have only won one of their last five games.
• The Boys in Green have failed to defeat Portugal in their last five meetings.

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Portugal to win @4/11 Ladbrokes
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @7/10 Coral
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Ireland will miss out on the services of Evan Ferguson and Mark Sykes as they are injured. Johnny Kenny and Jamie McGrath have been added to the squad.

Squad Update | @CelticFC striker Johnny Kenny & @HibernianFC midfielder Jamie McGrath called into the squad for the Portugal & Hungary fixtures 🇮🇪Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the Portugal match but will continue his rehab at Roma in the hope of being fit for the Hungary… pic.twitter.com/88VVpGxjxJ

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 10, 2025

Joao Cancelo might not be in action for Portugal due to his lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Ireland won: 2

Portugal won: 7

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Ireland predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kelleher (GK); O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea; Coleman, Cullen, Molumby, Manning; Ebosele, Azaz; Idah

Portugal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Costa (GK); Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha; Neto, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo

Match Prediction

The Boys in Green will be desperate for a win here, but the visitors will not give them much breathing space. The Portugal national football team are likely to come out on top and defeat the Ireland national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Ireland 1-2 Portugal

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