| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Drawn | 1 (10%) | 2 (20%) |
| Lost | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) |
Predictions & Betting Tips
Both teams are closely matched, each winning around 50% of their respective home/away matches. This is likely to be a tight encounter, potentially decided by small margins.
Both sides usually score at least once in their last 10 home/away games (Republic of Ireland 80%, Portugal 80%), though three or more goals are less consistent. Over 1.5 goals is the safer selection.
Both teams rarely see both sides score in their last 10 home/away matches, indicating solid defensive records. BTTS – No is a reasonable selection.
High corner counts are common for both teams in their last 10 home/away matches (60% and 70%). Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities, making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice.
Our Tip: Over 8.5 Corners looks promising. Republic of Ireland see it in 60% of their last 10 home games and Portugal in 70% of their last 10 away games. Expect plenty of set-piece action.
Team Form
Both Republic of Ireland and Portugal have had a similar number of wins recently, indicating that this match could be tightly contested based on team form.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored. This could indicate a low-scoring match, with a strong possibility of clean sheets influencing the outcome.
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
Match Goals
Portugal have produced higher scoring games on the road, whereas Republic of Ireland have been more moderate at home. The visitors may contribute most of the goals in this match.
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 10 (100%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 6 (60%) | 5 (50%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 9 (90%) | 7 (70%) |
Team Goals
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Republic of Ireland and Portugal may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Scored | 7 (70%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Scored | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 1 (10%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 6 (60%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 5 (50%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 12 (1.2 avg) | 17 (1.7 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 11 (1.1 avg) | 10 (1 avg) |
Match Corners
Both teams regularly achieve 9–10 corners per match. This could result in a dynamic game with multiple corner chances from both sides.
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 6 (60%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 6 (60%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 6 (60%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
Team Corners
Republic of Ireland have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.
Portugal have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 7 (70%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners For | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Republic of Ireland (Home Form) | Portugal (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is likely to win, Republic of Ireland or Portugal?
Republic of Ireland have struggled more recently than Portugal in WC Qualification Europe in Europe, suggesting the home side may need to improve to secure a positive result.
Will both teams score in the match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal?
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored recently. This may point to a low-scoring Republic of Ireland vs Portugal match in WC Qualification Europe.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal?
Portugal have consistently seen higher scoring in away fixtures, while Republic of Ireland’s home games have been moderate. The visitors may be the main source of goals.
Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Republic of Ireland or Portugal?
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring, with 1–2 goals expected.
Will there be many corners in the match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal?
Both teams regularly achieve 9–10 corners per match, indicating a dynamic game with many set-piece opportunities.
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