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Ireland vs Portugal Match Analysis & Prediction This is a crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Group F, with Portugal looking to seal their qualification and the Republic of Ireland clinging to a slim mathematical chance of making the play-offs.

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Team Analysis : Ireland will be looking for another win after a 1-0 WC Qualifiers - Europe triumph against Armenia. Heimir Hallgrímsson's Ireland have hit the target 5 times in their past 6 outings. The tally of goals that they have conceded in those fixtures is 6. In their last game, Portugal drew 2-2 in the WC Qualifiers - Europe match with Hungary. In their last six outings, Portugal have amassed a total of 15 goals. Portugal have also scored on each one of those occasions. Over that period, their defenders have seen 7 goals scored by their opponents. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether such a trend will persist here in this game. Head to head : The last league fixture between the two was WC Qualifiers - Europe match day 7 on 11/10/2025 when it ended Portugal 1-0 Ireland.

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Heimir Hallgrimssons men head into this clash under real pressure, needing a win or at least a result that matches Hungarys elsewhere,to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Realistically though, Ireland come into this as clear underdogs, especially given their continued struggles in front of goal. Portugal, on the other hand, have no intention of easing up. With the depth and quality at Roberto Martinezs disposal, the visitors are expected to take control of the game and patiently wear Ireland down. The hosts may hold firm for a while, but once Portugals attacking rhythm clicks, their firepower should prove decisive.

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Very poor recent form: Multiple straight defeats. Defensive frailty: Conceding many goals in recent matches. Home performance especially shaky: Theyve been especially vulnerable at home. Potential Strengths: Motivation high: Given how poorly theyve done, there may be greater urgency to perform. As underdogs, they may try to sit deep and counter, which could frustrate a more favoured opponent. Slightly better record: Some wins in qualification give them a bit more momentum. Head-to-head marginally in their favour (one win, one draw in recent H2H). Weaknesses: Away form is weak: When playing away they tend to struggle. For example, Armenia U21 vs Montenegro U21 away record shows Montenegro scoring under 1.5 goals in many away games. Inconsistency: They may have the edge but arent dominating the group.

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UEFA U21Q Armenia U21 - Montenegro U21
Poland U21 Poland have been in strong qualifying form: theyve won their first four group matches, scoring 15 and conceding 0. Recent matches: a 6-0 win vs Sweden U21, 2-0 vs Montenegro U21, 4-0 vs Armenia U21. They keep clean sheets and have good attacking output. Italy U21 Italy are also unbeaten in the qualifiers: scored around 12, conceded only 2 so far. Their form shows both attacking quality and a good level of defensive discipline. The two teams have played very little recent direct matches: according to AiScore, only 2 matches since 2017. Poland won 1, Italy won 1. With limited recent H2H data, much of the prediction must rely on current form rather than historical matching. Because of Polands defensive solidity, it could be a low-to-moderate scoring game rather than a goal-fest.

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UEFA U21Q Poland U21 - Italy U21
Finland U21 Last 5 games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. At home theyve been decent: they scored 7 in 2 recent home matches and conceded 2. Offense: Averaging ~2.6 goals scored per match in recent outings. Conceding ~1.3. Romania U21 Last 5 games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. Away form less impressive: fewer wins and a higher rate of conceding. Defense: The average conceded per match away is ~1.4. Theyve had a string of clean sheets and low-scoring matches recently. Finland U21 at home: Theyll likely try to impose themselves, use home support, press early. The 2-0 win in Sept 2024 shows they can do this. Their style suggests they will score (given their average), but they also concede, so Romania might find chances. Romania U21: Might adopt a compact defensive setup, try to counter-attack. Aware of Finlands home threat, they may play more cautiously. Given Romanias away vulnerability, Finland may enjoy a slight momentum advantage.

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UEFA U21Q Finland U21 - Romania U21

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