Portugal Republic of Ireland betting prediction

This is the 5^th friendly match of the year for the home team, after having registered the following final scores in the previous friendlies: Portugal (1‑2) Croatia, Portugal (4‑2) Finland, Slovenia (2‑0) Portugal and Portugal (5‑2) Sweden. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 27 goals scored and 9 conceded; against 13 wins and 2 losses at their stadium, with 52 goals scored and 12 conceded. Portugal has won 6 and lost 1 of the last 7 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 10 of the last 12 matches, they have reached half‑time in front in 8 of those 10 matches and have always held on to the lead until the end of the 90'.

The Portuguese team enters this match after a 1-2 defeat in a friendly against Croatia: the team's only goal was scored by Diogo Jota. The Portuguese team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring quick transitions, mainly through the wings. It should be noted that in this formation, the three most advanced men, responsible for launching panic on the opposing defense are Rafael Leão, Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo. All athletes are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, António Silva, João Cancelo, Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio, Pepe, Bruno Fernandes, João Pedro Gonçalves Neves, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leão.
Coach: F. Fernandes da Costa Santos.