Portugal vs Armenia: Will Roberto Martinez’s Men Get Automatic Qualification?

November, 16 2025 - Portugal faces Armenia in their final World Cup qualifier, needing a win to secure a seventh consecutive appearance at the finals. Despite a setback against Ireland last Thursday—a 2-0 defeat, a game in which Cristiano Ronaldo received his first-ever international red card, Roberto Martínez’s team remains in pole position to win Group F. 

Portugal is guaranteed at least a playoff spot but aims for automatic qualification with a home win.

Current Form and Match News

• Portugal: Suffered their first WCQ defeat of the campaign last match (W3, D1, L1). Confidence remains high at home, where they’re unbeaten in seven outings (W6, D1). Key absences include Ronaldo (suspended), Pedro Neto, and Pedro Gonçalves (both injured).
• Armenia: Their 1-0 loss to Hungary ended hopes of qualification (W1, L4 in group). Since the surprise win over Ireland in September, Armenia has struggled, recording just one victory and one draw in their last nine matches (L7). They’re winless in the last five away games (D1, L4) and missing captain Tigran Barseghyan due to suspension.

Head-to-Head History

Portugal holds a dominant record against Armenia across seven meetings (W5, D2), winning three of the last four clashes without conceding.

Hot Stats and Streaks

• Five of Portugal’s last six matches featured at least two first-half goals.
• In five of their last six home games, Portugal matches produced over 2.5 goals and saw both teams score.
• Armenia has failed to score in six of their last eight qualifiers and has conceded an average of 3.2 goals in their last five away games.