Portugal play their final Euro 2024 warm-up game against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday. Our Portugal vs Ireland prediction considers whether they can head into the tournament with a morale boosting win over John O'Shea’s side.
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Portugal vs Ireland prediction: Visitors to compete but fall just short
Key stats
- Our Portugal vs Ireland betting tips take into account that the Irish haven’t lost any of their last six matches by more than a single goal.
- Portugal haven’t been at their best in 2024, losing two of their four matches.
- All of Ireland’s last 12 internationals have ended with under 4.5 goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Portugal the red hot favourites
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.0%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the big favourites according to the Portugal vs Ireland odds with an implied probability of 80.0% that they win this one.
Portugal were beaten last time out though. Despite a goal from Diogo Jota, they went down 2-1 against Croatia on Saturday.
Ireland come into the game after a 2-1 win over Euro 2024 bound Hungary with goals from Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.
For more of the latest international football picks, today’s betting tips feature some of the best bets from the midweek action.
Last five H2Hs: Ireland tend to keep it close
Our Portugal vs Ireland prediction of a relatively close game is largely backed up by recent history with the Portuguese only winning two of the last six meetings. They took four points off the Boys in Green during qualifying for the 2022 World Cup including a dramatic 2-1 win in Faro.
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Portugal preview: Martinez to go strong in final warm-up game
Roberto Martinez may go with a strong eleven ahead of next Tuesday’s Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic. Midfielder Otavio has withdrawn from the initial squad for the tournament due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Costa (GK), Mendes, Silva, Dias, Cancelo, Palhinha, Vitinha, Silva, Fernandes, Leao, Ronaldo
UEFA Nations League A 08/09/24 W Scotland 1 Portugal 2 UEFA Nations League A 05/09/24 W Croatia 1 Portugal 2 Euro 2024 05/07/24 L France 0 (5) Portugal 0 (3) Euro 2024 01/07/24 W Slovenia 0 (0) Portugal 0 (3) Euro 2024 26/06/24 L Georgia 2 Portugal 0
Ireland preview: Interim boss missing Omobamidele
John O’Shea is in temporary charge of the Irish national team and should look to mix youth and experience in his lineup again for this game. Andrew Omobamidele is missing due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Kelleher (GK), O’Shea, Duffy, Coleman, Brady, Cullen, Knight, Doherty, Szmodics, Parrott, Azaz
UEFA Nations League B 10/09/24 L Greece 2 Rep of Ireland 0 UEFA Nations League B 07/09/24 L England 2 Rep of Ireland 0 International Match 11/06/24 L Portugal 3 Rep of Ireland 0 International Match 04/06/24 W Hungary 1 Rep of Ireland 2 International Match 26/03/24 L Switzerland 1 Rep of Ireland 0
Player to watch – Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start this game where he’ll come up against a side manager by his former Manchester United teammate John O’Shea. The forward has scored 128 goals in his 206 appearances for his country.
Ronaldo busy extending records
Already the highest scorer in Euros history, Ronaldo could set an almost impossible bar for others to follow if he hits the goal trail again this summer. He is yet to score in 2024 for Portugal but were he to fire in this match, that’d be the 21st year in a row that he’d registered at least one goal for his country.
