LiontipsIreland vs Portugal: betting tip and bets for the World Cup qualification match
Command Analysis
Current form
The Irish national team ended up in a very difficult and even group, in which Portugal was the clear favorite, but at the same time all three other representatives of the B quartet could almost equally qualify for the playoffs. Until the last round, Heimir Hadlgrimsson's team looked very weak, and the fight could have ended for them without starting, but the 1-0 victory over Armenia in the last round allowed them to rise to third place and there is a modest one point gap from the second Hungary.
Disqualifications and injuries
Smallbone, Doherty, Knight and Ferguson are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- In four qualifying matches, Ireland got only one victory.
- In the last five matches, Ireland has not beaten Portugal – four defeats and a draw.
The approximate line-up: Kelleher – O'Brien, Collins, O'Shea – Coleman, Taylor, Molambi, Manning – Ebosele, Azaz – Aida.
Current form
The Portuguese national team was initially considered the main favorite of its group – in terms of player selection, the Portuguese significantly outperformed all their competitors. As a result, in three rounds, Roberto Martinez's team outlined serious claims for a direct ticket to the World Cup, giving three consecutive victories. It was only in the last round that the Portuguese unexpectedly lost points, drawing 2-2 with Hungary. So far, Portugal is first in the group and five points ahead of the second Hungary – there is a chance to solve everything in the group today.
Disqualifications and injuries
Fernandes is disqualified. Mendes, Neto and Tavares are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- Portugal has not lost in the group yet – three wins and a draw
- Portugal has conceded in two of the last three matches.
Approximate composition: Costa – Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Conselo – Vitinha, Neves – Silva, Conceicau, Felix – Ronaldo.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 2:3
Two of Portugal's last five matches have ended with this score
27.00Bet Ireland will score in the second half
In three of Ireland's last four matches, such a bet was successful.
2.69Bet Portugal will score in the first half
In four of Portugal's last five matches, such a bet was successful.
1.49Tip and bets
The Portuguese national team can secure a ticket to the World Cup today and will definitely try to take advantage of this chance, turning the last round into a formality. The Portuguese score a lot and regularly, they will probably also be aggressive in front today, and Ireland has frankly little chance of winning back against such a powerful opponent. However, a defeat for Ireland can also be fatal, the hosts will also take a risk and will surely respond with one goal.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. The betting tip is that both will score. This bet is offered for 1.95
Betting on the outcome
Portugal is definitely the favorite of the match and will strive to get three points today, which will guarantee the Portuguese a ticket to the World Cup. The guests are quite capable of snatching their three points, today Portugal is objectively stronger and has a serious superiority in class. At the same time, the match is also extremely important for Ireland and a defeat may well turn into a disaster, motivation will go through the roof and in such a situation it is hardly worth counting on a defeat.
The bet is an Asian handicap (+1.5) on Ireland. This bet is offered for 1.89
Betting on corners
Portugal will certainly play from the position of the favorite today and will spend much more time in attacks than Ireland – there is no doubt about the confident victory of the visitors from the corners.
The bet is an Asian handicap (-4) on corners for Portugal. This bet is offered for 1.99
