The Boy’s in green will travel to Lisbon to face European giant’s Portugal in their third match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Last Time Out:
Portugal overcame Hungary 3 – 2 in the Puskas Arena in Budapest with goals from Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo.
Ireland had a shock defeat away to Armenia, losing 2 – 1. A penalty from Eduard Spertsyan on the stroke of half time gave the home side the lead. Then just six minutes into the second half and a goal from Grant-Leon Ranos doubled the home sides lead. Evan ferguson pulled one back for Ireland just shy of the hour mark, however it was not enough for the Boy’s in green.
Previous Meetings:
11.06.2024 Portugal 3 – 0 Ireland.
11.11.2021 Ireland 0 – 0 Portugal.
01.09.2021 Portugal 2 – 1 Ireland.
Key Players:
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo is still the man to keep an eye out for on the Portugese side with three goals so far in the World Cup Qualifier’s.
Ireland: Caoimhin Kelleher is a key player for Ireland. Despite letting four goals in so far in the campaign, he has still made some crucial saves against Hungary and Armenia.
Prediction:
Portugal 2 – 0 Ireland.
Despite Heimir Hallgrimsson saying that he Believe’s that his side has what it take’s to secure qualification, I still think that top of the table Portugal will have too much for Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland side this Saturday evening in Lisbon.
Important Information:
Where to watch: RTE 2 / RTE Player.
Kick Off: Saturday 11th October, 19:45.
Referee: Per Eliasson (Sweden).
Match Odds: Portugal 1/9, Draw 13/2, Ireland 18/1.