Fixture Overview
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualification (UEFA)
- Date & Time: November 14, 03:45 (GMT+8)
- Teams: Ireland (€212.45m squad value) vs Portugal (€901.00m squad value)
Key Statistical Insights
- Team Value Disparity:Portugal’s squad value (€901.00m) dramatically exceeds Ireland’s (€212.45m), highlighting an enormous gap in player quality and resources.
- AI Prediction Analysis:
- Best Tip: Portugal to Win (2) – Odds: 0.35, Rating: 10/10
- Alternative: 1×2 Tip (Portugal Win) – Odds: 0.35, Rating: 10/10
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 – Rating: 5/10
- Both Teams To Score: Yes – Odds: 0.96, Rating: 1/10
- Bet Builder Tip: X2 & Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 0.76, Rating: 5/10
- Score Prediction: Half-Time 0:1, Full-Time 1:2
Statistical Predictions
Based on the stats predictions chart:
- Ball Possession: Ireland 29% vs Portugal 71%
- Total Shots: Ireland 3 vs Portugal 19
- Shots on Goal: Ireland 1 vs Portugal 8
- Shots Off Goal: Ireland 1 vs Portugal 5
- Yellow Cards: Ireland 3 vs Portugal 1Portugal is expected to dominate all statistical categories
Average Match Data
- Total Goals: Ireland 2.3 vs Portugal 3.8
- Goals Scored: Ireland 1.0 vs Portugal 2.6
- Goals Against: Ireland 1.3 vs Portugal 1.2
- Possession: Ireland 44% vs Portugal 60%
- Total Shots: Ireland 10.3 vs Portugal 16.0
- Shots on Goal: Ireland 3.4 vs Portugal 5.7Portugal demonstrates superior offensive and defensive metrics
Form Guide (Last 10 Matches)
- Wins: Ireland 4 vs Portugal 6
- Over 1.5 Goals: Ireland 6 vs Portugal 8
- Over 2.5 Goals: Ireland 5 vs Portugal 6
- Over 3.5 Goals: Ireland 2 vs Portugal 6
- Both Teams Scored: Ireland 5 vs Portugal 5
- Unexpected Results: None for either teamPortugal shows significantly better recent form
Head-to-Head Record
- Historical Dominance: Portugal leads 3W-1D-0L
- Recent Results:
- Oct 11, 2025: Ireland 1-0 Portugal
- Jun 11, 2024: Portugal 3-0 Ireland
- Nov 11, 2021: Portugal 0-0 Ireland
- Sep 1, 2021: Portugal 2-1 IrelandPortugal maintains strong historical advantage
Tactical Analysis
- Portugal: Expected to dominate possession (71% predicted), utilize technical superiority, and create numerous scoring opportunities. Strong offensive output (2.6 goals scored average) with solid defensive organization.
- Ireland: Likely to adopt defensive tactics, focus on containment, and seek rare counter-attacking opportunities. Significant underdogs based on squad value and form.
Betting Recommendations
- Safest Bet: Portugal to Win – 0.35 odds, 10/10 rating
- Alternative: Correct Score 1:2 – Strongly supported by AI prediction
- Value Bet: X2 & Over 2.5 Goals – 0.76 odds, 5/10 rating
Final Prediction
Ireland 1-2 Portugal
Portugal’s superior squad value, statistical dominance across all categories, and historical advantage should secure a narrow victory. Ireland’s defensive vulnerabilities (1.3 goals against average) suggest they will struggle to contain Portugal’s attacking pressure.
