Following another successful prediction on Sunday, SlipsTips presents a Bet Builder double for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Portugal on Thursday night.
Republic of Ireland vs Portugal (Thursday, 19:45)
Aiming for consecutive victories in World Cup qualifying, the Republic of Ireland hopes to surprise Portugal on Thursday night.
Under Heimir Hallgrimsson, the hosts revived their qualifying campaign by defeating Armenia 1-0 in Dublin last month.
Leaders Portugal will seek to recover after a surprising 2-2 home draw with Hungary in their last match.
Josh Cullen To Commit 1+ Foul
Part of a player-focused double, I’m confident Josh Cullen will commit at least one foul on Thursday. In his three appearances in this qualifying campaign, Cullen has committed at least one foul each time, including twice during Ireland’s home game against Hungary.
Cullen’s aggressive play has already led to a suspension; the Burnley midfielder has received yellow cards in two of his three Group F appearances.
At the club level, Cullen has been penalized in each of his last six Premier League matches for Burnley.
Facing a talented Portugal team, Cullen is likely to commit at least one foul during this match.
Bernardo Silva To Commit 1+ Foul
In midfield, I also back Portugal’s Bernardo Silva to commit at least one foul. Known for his competitive nature, Silva has made five fouls across three World Cup qualifying games.
One foul occurred against Ireland in last month’s match in Porto, where he also received a yellow card.
Silva fouled twice in Man City’s 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, earning a spot in the referee’s book.
Silva has also committed fouls in both of Man City’s away Champions League games this season, suggesting a similar outcome at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday.
Recommended Bet
- Josh Cullen To Commit 1+ Foul
- Bernardo Silva To Commit 1+ Foul
- Bet Builder – 4/5 (Bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years of experience. Grant has provided football and darts betting content for numerous top betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and an enthusiastic football and darts fan, both in the UK and abroad. Find all his tips on X @SlipsTips.
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