LiontipsIreland vs Portugal. Predictions and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Command Analysis
Republic of Ireland national team is looking modest so far, but in the previous season of the Nations League they were able to retain their spot in Group B. But we should keep in mind that they had a relatively easy group - Bulgaria, Wales and Finland.
In the current World Cup qualification The Green Army managed to record a single victory and two draws in six matches, which brought them five points and a 4th position in the standings. Team scored and conceded the same number of goals - eight.
After consecutive draws against Azerbaijan (1:1) and Serbia (1:1) Boys in Green recorded a victory over the Milli (3:0). Robinson scored two goals and then Ogbene put the ball into the net at 90th minute.
Portugal national team failed to retain their title of European champion in the previous year. Visitors managed to advance past the group stage, but Selecao failed to beat Belgium (0:1) in the knock-out stage.
After six rounds of the current World Cup qualification Selecao are unbeaten. Visitors have five victories and a draw, which brought them 16 points, they are only one point behind the first-placed Serbia.
Fernando Santos's men won four consecutive matches, beating Luxembourg (3:1 and 5:0), Ireland (2:1) and Azerbaijan (3:0). We should note that team has the best defensive record in the group, they conceded only four goals.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Portugal won two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаPortugal: total over 2,5
Portugal scored three goals in each of four most recent matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In each of five most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
Portugal team is a clear favourite of this match. Visitors have a number of star players with experience of playing at highest level. Visitors will be concentrated, because a World Cup spot is at stake. We think that classy Selecao team will bag three points in Ireland, but we are expecting an intense battle at the middle of the pitch.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
We think that Portuguese team will record a victory, but it won't be too easy for them. They are unlikely to beat the opponent by more than one goal.
Our second bet is on Portugal to win by one goal
