Knowing that they can officially punch their World Cup ticket on Thursday night, Ireland will travel to Dublin when they meet Ireland.
Only continuing to shine since their Nations League success over the summer, Roberto Martinez’s men have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent and they will be hoping to wrap up top spot in Group F with another statement.
While Ireland might have get their qualifying dreams alive last month as they edged past Armenia on home soil, the Greens face what is a monumental challenge on Thursday and their World Cup dreams are hanging in the balance.
With all eyes falling on Dublin in midweek, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Ireland vs Portugal Bet Builder Tips.
Portugal looking to lay down a qualifying marker
While Portugal might have suffered late frustration at home against Hungary last time out as they eventually had to settle for a pulsating 2-2 stalemate in Lisbon, Martinez’s superstar squad have continued to impress.
Getting their Group F adventure underway with a 5-0 romp against Armenia on September 6th, the former Belgium boss has seen his squad register 10 points from their previous four qualifying appearances.
Getting their hands on second Nations League crown back in June as they edged past reigning European champions Spain, Portugal have gained a fearsome reputation from across the continent.
In fact, since their EURO 24 exit last summer, the Navigators have lost just one of their previous 16 competitive appearances across all competitions.
Looking to wrap up their ticket to next year’s World Cup in North America with another statement on foreign soil, Martinez’s men should be excited by a trip to Dublin on Thursday night.
Bet Builder Tip: Portugal win @ 2/5 with 1xBet
Ronaldo’s Group F romp
While Cristiano Ronaldo might be set to turn 41 in less than three months time, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has already announced that he has his sights set on next summer’s World Cup finals.
Set to shatter even more records on Thursday night, the Al-Nassr icon will earn a 226th international cap here and will be confident of extending on his sensational qualifying romp.
Bagging a stellar Group F brace at home against Hungary last time out, the former Manchester United superstar has already notched five goals in his first four qualifying appearances.
Heading into November’s international break with yet another Saudi Pro League strike against Neom over the weekend, Ronaldo has already bagged nine goals in his first eight domestic outings.
It should also be highlighted, Portugal’s talismanic skipper has registered 15 goals for club and country since opening up the 2025/26 campaign.
Bet Builder Tip: Cristiano Ronaldo first goalscorer @ 14/5 with BetUS
A monumental challenge for Ireland
While Ireland might have kept their Group F dreams alive last time out as they dragged themselves to a 1-0 loss at home against Armenia, Thursday’s hosts have a real battle on their hands to secure a first World Cup appearance since way back in 2022.
However, despite clinging to their Nations League second-tier status back in March as they secured a 4-2 aggregate win against Bulgaria, Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side have struggled to find any kind of stability.
Suffering last-gasp heartbreak when they met Portugal for their reverse Group F showdown on October 11th as they eventually fell to a 1-0 defeat in Lisbon, Ireland are once again installed as a landslide underdog here.
Signing off 2024 with a routine 5-0 drumming away at historic rivals England, the former Iceland boss should also have a continued headache over his side’s struggles in the final third.
It’s also worth noting, Ireland have drawn a blank in all of their three straight meetings against Portugal across all competitions.
Bet Builder Tip: Dara O’Shea over 0.5 fouls @ 4/6 with Dachbet
Ireland vs Portugal Bet Builder Tips
- Portugal win
- Cristiano Ronaldo first goalscorer
- Dara O’Shea over 0.5 fouls
ODDS – 7/1 with Vegas Land
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