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Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal 11/11/21 UEFA World Cup Qualifications Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal
November 11, 2021 2:45 pm EDT
The Line: Over 2.5 -134, Under 2.5 +105
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The Republic of Ireland is hosting Portugal at Aviva Stadium in Group A of the World Cup Qualifications. Ireland is not getting to the World Cup, but they would certainly like to finish these qualifications on a positive note. Portugal is now in 2nd place with 16 points, which is 2 points less than Serbia, but they also have a game less.

Ireland has a few great players from the EPL, and they are undefeated in their last 4 games, but that is simply too little too late. You can tell Ireland has done a lousy job in these qualifications when even Luxembourg is ahead of them in the standings. Overall, Ireland hasn’t been bad as the ed result suggests, and they have both scored and conceded 8 goals. Callum Robinson is the leading goalscorer for Ireland with only 2 goals, while Cullen added 2 assists. The problem for Ireland is they have a solid team, they have decent players, but they just can’t find a coach decent enough to bring the results, but once that changes, Ireland will start winning more consistently.

Portugal is now on a 5-game winning streak, but they are still not at the top of the table. The good news for Portugal is they are still playing against Serbia, and even if they don’t get a win here, they still have a chance at taking over the top. in their last 3 games, Portugal has scored 11 goals while conceding 0 goals, but their opponents haven’t been particularly strong. With 6 scored goals, Ronaldo is the leading goalscorer for Portugal, while Jota added 4 goals. In their last game against Luxembourg at home, Portugal was dominant, they have created a ton of chances, they have had 11 shots on goal, and they have deservedly won this game 5-0. Overall, Portugal has been the best team in this group, they have scored 16 goals in 6 games, ad their defense has been better than Serbia’s and that could be crucial in the decisive game of these qualifications.

Ireland has won only 1 game in these qualifications, but it was on the road, which means Ireland is still without a win at home. Portugal is undefeated on the road, they are the best team in this group, and they are on a 5-game winning streak. Yea, Portugal is the play here.

Goran Kucar's Free Pick: Portugal and over 2.5 +105

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Goran Kucar

I was born and raised in Croatia, and with that, I was raised with soccer all around me. I love playing soccer, watching soccer, and now I love writing and handicapping soccer at PickDawgz and SportsChatPlace.

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