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Portugal vs Republic of Ireland Preview, Prediction, and Team News | International Friendlies

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The Portugal vs Republic of Ireland friendly fixture promises to be a crucial match for both sides leading into the all-important international season. Portugal is fresh off a 1-2 defeat against Croatia in their previous friendly encounter. In contrast, the Republic of Ireland is high on confidence after a 2-1 win over Hungary in their last friendly outing.

This will be the last game for Portugal before their group-stage fixture for UEFA Euro 2024 begins. They would want to garner some momentum by registering a positive result against the visiting Irish side. Ireland will next feature on the international stage in the Nations League in September.

Venue and Timing details:

  • Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
  • Timing: 06:45 PM GMT, Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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Portugal vs Ireland Team News

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland
Portugal Players | Image Credit: Vanguard

Portugal National Football Team News

The hosts are expected to go with their strongest possible lineup against the Republic of Ireland when they face them in their own backyard.

Ireland National Football Team News

No major team news or any sort of injury-related concerns have come out from the visitor’s hierarchy before the Portugal vs Republic of Ireland fixture to be played at the Estadio Municipal de Aveiro.

Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland Players | Image Credit: RTE

Predicted Lineups

Portugal National Team Predicted Lineup: D Costa (GK), N Mendes, G Inacio, D Dalot, R Dias, V Ferreira, J Palhinha, B Silva, B Fernandes, J Felix, and G Ramos

Republic of Ireland Predicted Lineup: C Kelleher (GK), D O’Shea, M Doherty, S Coleman, S Duffy, W Smallbone, F Azaz, J Cullen, S Szmodics, R Brady, and A Idah

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Head-to-Head

In the previous three meetings between Portugal and the Republic of Ireland, Portugal won two of them, while one of the fixtures was a draw.

A look at the results from the previous H2H fixtures between Portugal and the Republic of Ireland:

  • Portugal 5-1 Republic of Ireland | International Friendlies | June 11, 2014
  • Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland | World Cup UEFA Qualification | September 02, 2021
  • Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal | World Cup UEFA Qualification | November 12, 2021

Portugal vs Ireland Prediction

Based on their recent form and squad strength, Portugal will go into the international friendly fixture against Ireland as favourites to win.

Predicted Score: Portugal 2-1 Ireland

Betting Tips and Odds

Betting Tips

  • Goals Over 2.5 – 1.48
  • Goals Under 2.5 – 2.40
  • Both teams to Score – Yes

Odds

  • Portugal to Win: 1.27
  • Draw: 6.40
  • Ireland to Win: 12.00

Betting tips and odds from – ‘ODDSPEDIA’

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When and Where to watch Portugal vs Ireland?

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Ireland in India?

The Portugal vs Republic of Ireland international friendly fixture can be watched on Sony Liv in India.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Republic of Ireland in the US?

The match can be streamed through Fubo in the USA.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Ireland in Portugal?

The international friendly match can be streamed via UEFA.tv in Portugal.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Ireland in Ireland?

Irish viewers can watch the Portugal vs Ireland match on RTE Player.

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