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Get three bets for Thursday night in Dublin

Get three bets powered by Opta stats for Thursday's World Cup qualifier as Republic of Ireland host Portugal in a pivotal Group F clash...

Republic of Ireland v Portugal Thursday November 13KO 19:45Live on Amazon Prime PPV

Bet #1 - Back a comfortable night for the visitors

The Stat

Portugal have won 15 of their last 16 qualifying matches for major tournaments (EURO/World Cup), although they drew 2-2 last time out against Hungary. Away from home, they've won their last seven by an aggregate score of 23-2.

The Bet

Bet #2 - Back Ronaldo to shoot on target

The Stat

Only two players have attempted more shots during UEFA World Cup qualifying than Cristiano Ronaldo (26), who has five goals in four appearances. He had five shots without scoring at the Aviva Stadium against the Republic of Ireland in November 2021 in a goalless draw.

The Bet

Bet #3 - Back Martinez to remain unbeaten

The Stat

Roberto Martínez has never lost a UEFA European Championship or World Cup qualifier in 42 matches with Belgium (W25 D3) and Portugal (W13 D1). It's the most games any manager has taken charge of for European nations without losing a qualifier, while only Joachim Löw (61), Fernando Santos (46) and Morten Olsen (41) have more wins overall than Martínez (38).

The Bet

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