Portugal vs Luxembourg: prediction for the 2022 World Cup qualifier
On October 12, Portugal national team will host Luxembourg in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Do visitors have a chance? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Portugal

Portugal national team easily went past the group stage at Euro 2020, but in the round of 16 they were defeated by Belgium. In five rounds of the current World Cup qualification tournament Selection team recorded four victories and one draw, which earned them 13 points and a 2nd spot in the group.
They are only one point behind Serbia with a game in hand. In the most recent match hosts recorded an easy away victory over Azerbaijan (0:3).

Luxembourg

Luxembourg made a serious improvement in recent years - a modest team earned everyone's respect and before this game they are at the 3rd spot in the group standings, ahead of Ireland and Azerbaijan.
After a victory over Azerbaijan (2:1) visitors suffered two consecutive defeats to Serbia (1:4 and 0:1). Defensive line is looking weak right now, they conceded two goals per game on average.
Trends
СтавкаPortugal: total over 2,5
In each of three most recent matches Portugal scored three goals

СтавкаExact score 3:1
Portugal won five most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаGoals in both halves - Yes
In five most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors won't have many chances in this match. Portugal is in a great form, team is extremely motivated, a victory in this match will bring a top spot in the group to them. Hosts won five most recent matches and keep a clean sheet in four of them.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2,5) on Portugal
We are expecting an offensive football, even visitors can create some goal opportunities. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals