Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal have two wins from two games so far in this group, scoring eight and conceding two
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team host Ireland in the third round of fixtures in Group F of qualifying for the World Cup in the USA next summer. The Portuguese have become a familiar face, as this will be the fourth encounter in the last four years. Ireland lost 2-1 and drew 0-0 in 2021, before a Ronaldo brace helped Portugal win 3-0 last year.
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal have two wins from two games so far in this group, scoring eight and conceding two. Ireland have struggled, sitting bottom of the table on one point.
Irish boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has come in for plenty of criticism for results and performances, so a result against this mighty opponent could do wonders for his future, as well as Ireland’s World Cup qualification hopes.
Is the game on TV?
No the game is not on TV in the UK. The game is being streamed by Amazon Prime.
In the Republic of Ireland, the game will be live on RTE2 and streamed on the RTE Player.
What time is kick off?
Ireland vs Portugal will kick-off at 7:45pm in the José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon on Saturday 11th October.
Who is in the squad?
Troy Parrott has been named in Hallgrimsson’s 23-man squad, but is a doubt to play over injury concerns. Evan Ferguson is also a doubt after being named. Kelleher, Bazunu and Travers are the three keepers to make the squad. Seamus Coleman and John Egan make returns to the defence, as does Callum O’Dowda. Will Smallbone is back from injury, and is named alongside Cullen, Azaz and Molumby who replaces Knight. And Ebosele is named alongside Szmodics, Ogbene McAteer, Johnstone and Idah in attack.
What are the match odds?
Ireland are 18/1 to win, whilst Portugal have 1/5 odds of winning (D 5/1)
Who do they play next?
Ireland will take on Armenia on Tuesday October 14th in the Aviva Stadium.
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