Rep. Of Ireland
4/8Wins
1.1Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 4 available matches.
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World Cup - Qualification EuropeGroup Stage - 9THE MATCH CENTRERep. Of Ireland vs Portugal match centre
Full time
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
T. Parrott17′
T. Parrott45′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Rep. Of IrelandPortugal
1.170Expected goals · API-Football2.660
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Rep. Of Ireland 0 reported
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Portugal 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Portugal
5/7Wins
2.7Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 3 available matches.
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HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
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Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Rep. Of Ireland
8 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals4 of 8
Both teams scored4 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
See results
ArmeniaHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe1–0PortugalAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe0–1ArmeniaAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe1–2HungaryHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe2–2LuxembourgAway · Friendlies0–0BulgariaHome · UEFA Nations League2–1BulgariaAway · UEFA Nations League2–1FinlandHome · UEFA Nations League1–0
Portugal
7 matchesResults5 wins · 1 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.7
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals5 of 7
Both teams scored4 of 7
Past results, not predictions.
See results
HungaryHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe2–2Rep. Of IrelandHome · World Cup - Qualification Europe1–0HungaryAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe3–2ArmeniaAway · World Cup - Qualification Europe5–0DenmarkHome · UEFA Nations League3–2DenmarkAway · UEFA Nations League0–1PolandHome · UEFA Nations League5–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Rep. Of Ireland at home with Portugal away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:26 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup - Qualification Europe · 2024/25 · all league matches
Rep. Of IrelandPortugal
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Rep. Of Ireland at home with Portugal away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Rep. Of Ireland
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Heimir Hallgrímsson
- 1
C. KelleherG - 5
J. O'BrienD - 22
N. CollinsD - 4
D. O'SheaD - 2
S. ColemanM - 6
J. CullenM - 8
J. TaylorM - 3
L. ScalesM - 20
C. OgbeneF - 11
F. AzazF - 7
T. ParrottF
Substitutes (12)
16 · G. Bazunu
23 · M. Travers
9 · J. Kenny
10 · A. Idah
12 · J. Dunne
13 · K. O'Toole
14 · A. Moran
15 · J. Egan
17 · C. Coventry
18 · J. McGrath
19 · M. Johnston
21 · F. Ebosele
Portugal
Confirmed formation4-3-3Roberto Martínez Montoliú
- 1
D. CostaG - 20
J. CanceloD - 3
R. DiasD - 14
G. InacioD - 5
D. DalotD - 15
J. NevesM - 21
R. NevesM - 23
VitinhaM - 10
B. SilvaF - 7
C. RonaldoF - 11
Joao FelixF
Substitutes (12)
12 · J. Carvalho
22 · R. Silva
2 · N. Semedo
4 · A. Silva
6 · J. Palhinha
8 · C. Forbs
9 · G. Ramos
13 · R. Veiga
16 · Trincao
17 · R. Leao
18 · M. Nunes
19 · F. Conceicao
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Rep. Of Ireland
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caoimhin Kelleher | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 34 | — |
| Jake O'Brien | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 18 | — |
| Nathan Collins | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | — |
| Dara O'Shea | 90 | 8.5 | — | 1 | — | 20 | 3 |
| Séamus Coleman | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 2 |
| Josh Cullen | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 1 |
| Jack Taylor | 68 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 14 | — |
| Liam Scales | 86 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 86 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 14 | — |
| Finn Azaz | 79 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 21 | — |
| Troy Parrott | 68 | 8.2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | — |
| Conor Coventry | 22 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Adam Idah | 22 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Festy Ebosele | 11 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Jimmy Dunne | 12 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Michael Johnston | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Gavin Bazunu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mark Travers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin O'Toole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Egan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Moran | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie McGrath | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Johnny Kenny | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portugal
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| João Cancelo | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 51 | — |
| Rúben Dias | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 110 | — |
| Gonçalo Inácio | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 1 |
| Diogo Dalot | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 58 | 4 |
| João Neves | 78 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 85 | 2 |
| Rúben Neves | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 99 | 2 |
| Vitinha | 90 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 149 | 1 |
| Bernardo Silva | 63 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 43 | 1 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 61 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 22 | — |
| João Félix | 63 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 28 | — |
| Renato Veiga | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 40 | — |
| Nélson Semedo | 45 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 3 |
| Rafael Leão | 27 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 1 |
| Francisco Trincão | 27 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| Gonçalo Ramos | 12 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Joao Carvalho | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rui Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| António Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matheus Nunes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Palhinha | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Forbs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Conceição | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2024/25 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup - Qualification Europe table
Current standings · Group F. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 13 | WLDWW |
| 2 | Rep. Of Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  Hungary | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 8 | LWDWL |
| 4 |  Armenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 19 | -16 | 3 | LLLLW |
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