Portugal will set their sights on their seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup berth when they host Armenia at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, 16 November 2025.
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Portugal vs Armenia predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Portugal came out on top in their last four encounters with Armenia.
- Armenia have lost three games in a row.
- Almost four goals were scored on average in Portugal's last eight matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Portugal 4-1 Armenia
Portugal have dominated Armenia in the past, winning four consecutive meetings between these teams, including a comfortable 5-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
We have established that Armenia are currently on a three-game losing streak. Keeping in mind that the visitors have nothing left to play for, this should be business as usual for Portugal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Portugal are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/12 (1.08) – 92.3%
- DRAW: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
- AWAY: 28/1 (29.00) – 3.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their disappointing 2-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland last week, Portugal can secure an automatic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning this game. In fact, a draw should be enough to secure a World Cup berth, provided that Hungary do not beat Ireland by a considerable margin.
Unlike their opponents, this is a meaningless game for Armenia, as they have been eliminated from contention. The visitors are at the bottom of the Group F table, having lost four of five FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Ahead of this skirmish, Portugal are the expected winners at 1/12 (1.08). Teams with these odds usually have a 92.3% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Portugal found the net five times in the reverse fixture, over 3.5 Portugal goals has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
This will be the eighth meeting between these sides, and Armenia have never beaten Portugal (D2, L5). The visitors have lost four consecutive clashes between these teams, which include a humiliating 5-0 home defeat in the reverse fixture.
Euro 2015 Qualifying 13/06/15
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Euro 2014 Qualifying 14/11/14
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Portugal preview: No Ronaldo, no problem?
The group leaders will be without captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday, as the 40-year-old was handed a straight red card for an elbow on Dara O'Shea during Thursday’s shocking defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Expected to benefit from Ronaldo's absence is PSG man Goncalo Ramos, who should slot perfectly into the middle of the attack.
Star midfielder Bruno Fernandes will return to the fold after missing out last time out due to suspension, offering the team creativity and firepower from the middle of the pack alongside Joao Neves and Vitinha.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Semedo, Inacio, Dias, Dalot, Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes, Bernardo, Ramos & Felix.
Last five matches
- Armenia 2-0 Portugal
- Portugal 2-2 Hungary
- Portugal 1-0 Ireland
- Hungary 2-3 Portugal
- Armenia 0-5 Portugal
Armenia preview: Eyeing their biggest win in 12 years
Armenia, meanwhile, have their squad complete for this game, with no injuries or suspensions. With this in mind, it's unlikely there will be a change in how the team is set up from their defeat to Hungary on Thursday.
With nothing to play for, Armenia will look to bow out of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with their heads held high.
Predicted lineup: Avagyan (GK), Piloyan, Muradyan, Mkrtchyan, Tiknizyan, Hovhannisyan, Muradyan, Spertsyan, Shaghoyan, Ranos & Sevikyan.
Last five matches
- Armenia 0-1 Hungary
- Ireland 1-0 Armenia
- Hungary 2-0 Armenia
- Armenia 2-1 Ireland
- Armenia 0-5 Portugal
Player to watch: Joao Cancelo
Portugal have scored 11 goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and Joao Cancelo was directly involved in four of them. The Al Hilal defender has five goal contributions in his last six appearances for club and country and will fancy his chances against Armenia after scoring in the reverse fixture.