Portugal vs Ireland. 2026 World Cup Qualifier Prediction

Portugal will host Ireland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Saturday, October 11, at the Estadio José Alvalade.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Portugal vs Ireland facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Portugal vs Ireland

Portugal

Portugal is comfortably leading Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, having taken six points from their first two matches. They first scored five unanswered goals against Armenia, then defeated Hungary 3-2 in a tough game. Roberto Martinez's side have set themselves the goal of qualifying for the World Cup as the winner, meaning they will be looking to secure as many points as possible in their upcoming matches. The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal's top scorer in this qualifying round: the 40-year-old forward has scored three goals in two matches.

Ireland

Meanwhile, the Irish team has disappointed its fans in its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, picking up just one point in its first two rounds, drawing at home with Hungary. Then came an away defeat to Armenia, which was certainly not in the plans of either the coaching staff or the Irish players, significantly complicating the team's chances and worsening its standing in the tournament. Ireland can still challenge for second place in Group F, but to do so, the visitors will need to significantly improve their form in their remaining games and certainly aim for a surprise in their upcoming match against the group favorites.

Portugal vs Ireland facts

• The last time the teams met in a friendly match was in 2024: Portugal defeated Ireland with a score of 3:0;
• In three of the last five matches between teams at different levels, the bet on Over (2.5) came in;
• In only two of the last five matches between the rivals did the bet on “both teams to score” come through;
• Portugal have won all their matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ireland are yet to win;
• Portugal have won three of their last five matches against Ireland at various levels.

Odds from download 1xbet

1xbet, a bookmaker very popular among football fans, offers its clients the following odds for this 2026 World Cup qualifier: 1.23 on a Portugal win, 5.75 on a draw, and 16.85 on an Ireland win. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Another exciting match in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, Portugal is rightly considered the clear favorite. Martinez's team benefits from the quality of their players, their current standings, and the fact that the match is played at home. It's crucial for Portugal to avoid any setbacks in this phase of qualifying, despite the motivation of the Republic of Ireland, who are obliged to take risks and look for opportunities in front of the opposition goal. A bet on Over (3) at odds of 2.06.