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

Cristiano Ronaldo and company dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Boys in Green.

The Portugal national football team are all set to host the Ireland national football team for their next FIFA World Cup European qualifier. This will be an interesting contest, which is scheduled to take place at the Estádio José Alvalade.

The Roberto Martinez-led side will be at home. They are in flying form at the moment.

The Portugal national football team have come up with some amazing performances since their recent Nations League campaign. So far, they have won all of their opening World Cup qualifying games.

The Ireland national football team will be under pressure from the start. They are yet to secure a win in their current campaign of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Boys in Green will have to come up with a unique strategy if they want to take down the in-form team.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio José Alvalade
• Date: Sunday, October 12
• Kick-off time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Saturday, Oct 11; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ireland: W-D-D-D-L

Portugal: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will now be in action for his national football team. Cristiano Ronaldo is going to lead his side from the attacking front yet again. He has shown some great performances for both his club and country.

CR7 will be keen to continue his form going forward.

Orgulhoso por este reconhecimento especial. 22 anos de Seleção e continuo com a mesma paixão. Obrigado a todos os treinadores e companheiros que me ajudaram a chegar até aqui. Obrigado, @selecaoportugal! pic.twitter.com/dfo5fRQ4E2

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 7, 2025

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

In two World Cup qualifying appearances this time, Evan Ferguson has scored two goals and will be looking to step up for the upcoming fixture. The AS Roma forward has not been in the best form. However, he will still hope for a special performance in the final third during the upcoming fixture.

Match Facts

• Portugal are on a five-match winning streak.
• Ireland have not been able to defeat the Portuguese nation in their last four attempts.
• The Boys in Green have failed to secure a win in any of their last four matches.

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Portugal to win @1/6 Ladbrokes
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @12/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

The host nation might miss out on the services of Joao Neves due to fitness issues.

Os convocados para os jogos em casa frente à Irlanda e à Hungria 🏡🇵🇹🔗 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗦 👉 https://t.co/c7S5lsL2xj#FazHistória | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/5HQP7VyJrV

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 3, 2025

Ireland are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Our MNT squad to face Portugal & Armenia is in 🇮🇪Seven players return to the set-up including Seamus Coleman & a first call-up for John Egan since 2023 🤝Sat 11 Oct | 🇵🇹🇮🇪Tue 14 Oct | 🇮🇪🇦🇲🎟️ | https://t.co/B5H5QoFfWm pic.twitter.com/23lbaZN7mW

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) October 2, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Portugal won: 9

Ireland won: 4

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

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

Costa (GK); Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Felix; Ronaldo

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

Kelleher (GK); O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea; Ogbene, Cullen, Molumby, Manning; Taylor, Azaz; Ferguson

Match Prediction

The Portuguese nation are looking for their third win while the Boys in Green are hunting for their first in the WC qualifying games. The Portugal national football team are likely to secure a win against Ireland in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Portugal 3-1 Ireland

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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