Republic of Ireland will face Portugal in World Cup 2022 Qualifying Group A, from 8.45 CET, on Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Portugal will try to reclaim the first place in the group.
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Portugal is the big favorite for this game. The experts from Bet365 offer odds of 1.33 for Portugal to win against Ireland, while the host teams have a big 9.5 for a victory. A draw in this derby will cost a solid 4.75. Also, the odds for Portugal to win half-time and full-time, 2/2, are 3.3. This one looks very interesting.
In the first game, Portugal won pretty hard, 2-1. 1xBet offers 1.81 for Total Over 3, and a solid 2.11 for Total Under 3. Portugal have scored 16 goals in the six games played until now in the group, while Ireland scored 8 goals and concede also 8 goals. Portugal have the best defense record in Group A, with only 4 goals conceded.
Betway offers good odds for both teams to score in this game. You can bet on this for 2.10, but also you can choose "both team to score - no", for 1.67.
Where to Watch Republic of Ireland - Portugal
The game between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal will be broadcast live on Digi Sport 3. The broadcast from Aviva Stadium begins at 8.40 CET, five minutes before the start.
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Before this game, the Republic of Ireland is fourth in Group A, with five points. Even Luxembourg are above them, with six points.
Ireland is undefeated in the last four games, but the opponents were not very strong: 1-1 vs Azerbaijan, 1-1 Serbia, 3-0 vs Azerbaijan, and 4-0 vs Qatar.
Portugal Form
Portugal is currently second, with 16 points, but the leader Serbia is only one point above and has an extra game played. The team coached by Fernando Santos won the last five games, and Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates want another victory.
Portugal needs to win now because the next game will be against Serbia, in a very interesting clash for the first place of Group A, which seals a direct ticket to World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
The European Champions from 2016 scored 16 goals in the last five games: 2-1 vs Ireland, 3-1 vs Qatar, 3-0 vs Azerbaijan, 3-0 vs Qatar and 5-0 vs Luxembourg.
Republic of Ireland vs Portugal: possible lineups
- Republic of Ireland: Bazunu - Omobamidele, Duffy, Egan - Doherty, Hendrick, Cullen, Browne, McClean - Robinson, Idah;
- Portugal: Patricio - Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo - Moutinho, Palhinha, Fernandes - B. Silva, Ronaldo, Jota;
