Portugal vs Armenia: Predictions, Viewership Details, and Lineups (16/11)
Portugal will face Armenia on November 16, 2025, at 11 AM (Brasília time) in the sixth round of the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The match will take place at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal, and will be broadcasted on Sportv.
Match Overview
This matchup sees Portugal coming in as strong favorites. With a historical advantage, they have remained unbeaten against Armenia in their last seven encounters. The last meeting ended in a decisive 5-0 victory for Portugal in September.
Current Standings
Portugal is currently aiming to secure their position in the World Cup qualifiers, while Armenia finds itself at the bottom of Group F. With only three points from five matches, Armenia has no chance of advancing to the playoffs.
Portugal’s Lineup Updates
Portugal will be without Cristiano Ronaldo due to his recent expulsion against Ireland. Gonçalo Ramos is expected to take the midfield spot. Bruno Fernandes returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension. Here’s the anticipated Portugal lineup:
- Diogo Costa
- Nélson Semedo, Inácio, Rúben Dias, Dalot
- Rúben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha
- Bernardo Silva, Gonçalo Ramos, Rafael Leão
Armenia’s Lineup Insights
Armenia’s recent form has been disappointing, with only one win and four defeats in their qualifying campaign. Eduard Spertsyan, their captain and leading scorer with ten goals, remains a critical player in the midfield.
- Henri Avagyan
- Erik Piloyan, Sergey Muradyan, Mkrtchyan, Tiknizyan
- Hovhannisyan, Karen Muradyan, Eduard Spertsyan
- Edgar Sevikyan, Shaghoyan, Grant-Leon Ranos
Recent Performances
Portugal’s Last Matches
| Date | Match Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Ireland 2 – 0 Portugal | World Cup Qualifier |
| October 14, 2025 | Portugal 2 – 2 Hungary | World Cup Qualifier |
| October 11, 2025 | Portugal 1 – 0 Ireland | World Cup Qualifier |
| September 9, 2025 | Hungary 2 – 3 Portugal | World Cup Qualifier |
| September 6, 2025 | Armenia 0 – 5 Portugal | World Cup Qualifier |
Armenia’s Recent Matches
| Date | Match Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Armenia 0 – 1 Hungary | World Cup Qualifier |
| October 14, 2025 | Ireland 1 – 0 Armenia | World Cup Qualifier |
| October 11, 2025 | Hungary 2 – 0 Armenia | World Cup Qualifier |
| September 9, 2025 | Armenia 2 – 1 Ireland | World Cup Qualifier |
| September 6, 2025 | Armenia 0 – 5 Portugal | World Cup Qualifier |
Betting Insights
- Portugal to win: Odds range from 1.05 to 1.07
- Draw: Odds at approximately 15.00
- Armenia to win: Odds range from 27.00 to 38.00
- Less than 3.5 goals: Odds at 2.20
- No team to score: Odds at 1.46
With their strong defensive record and Armenia’s struggles, Portugal looks to build on their positive history. This match represents an essential opportunity for the Portuguese team to secure their qualification trajectory and maintain momentum in the group stages.
