Armenia vs Portugal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Armenia vs Portugal Preview

• Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: 6th September, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium

The Armenia vs Portugal game is making headlines, as the UEFA Nations League winner get ready to take on a team that has never defeated them. The game will be played at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium on 6th September 2025 and will mark the seventh fixture between the two sides.

On one hand, there are Armenia, a nation who have struggled in 2025, and seen a change in manager, after a string of poor results. John van't Schip was the manager when the Armenia national team kick-started the year, but after four games, in which they lost three and drew one, the federation opted to part ways with the 61-year-old in August, only to bring in former footballer Yegishe Melikyan. Their recent two fixtures came in June, when they faced Kosovo and Montenegro, and they were able to fetch a 2-2 draw against the latter, while the former humbled them 5-2. However, four goals in two fixtures is what Melikyan would want to remind his players of, that they can score.

Portugal, bossed by Roberto Martinez, enter this game on the back of a remarkable UEFA Nations League triumph, where they defeated Spain on penalties. The morale will be high for the Portuguese national team, as they would want to win this game for their former teammate Diogo Jota, who passed away in July. Currently ranked sixth in the FIFA rankings, Portugal have lost only once in their last 10 fixtures. They would be aiming to top Group F and make their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Armenia News

Midfielder Narek Grigoryan, who is yet to receive an international cap, but who was expected to be a part of the squad this September, has been dropped due to an injury. Norberto Briasco has also pulled out after a family issue. However, Melikyan would be happy to see Lucas Zelarayan and Grant-Leon Ranos return to the team.

Portugal News

Portugal will be missing two very important members in Rafael Leao and Diogo Dalot. While the AC Milan winger has sustained a calf injury, the Manchester United full-back has a muscle injury. In their absence, either Joao Cancelo or Joao Neves might be used as a right-back. In midfield, it can be either Vitinha or Ruben Neves, who will now be wearing Jota's #21, after the deceased player's family decided to hand his number to Neves.

Predicted Lineups

Armenia Predicted Lineup (5-2-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Ognjen Cancarevic

Defenders: Kamo Hovhannisyan, Styopa Mkrtchyan, Georgi Harutyunyan, Sergey Muradyan, Nair Tiknizyan

Midfielders: Ugochukwu Christus Iwu, Artak Dashyan, Vahan Bichakhchyan, Lucas Manuel Zelarayan

Forward: Tigran Barseghyan

Portugal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa

Defenders: Joao Neves, Antonio Silva, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva

Forwards: Francisco Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto

Armenia vs Portugal Head-to-Head Record

Armenia and Portugal have faced six times in the past, with Portugal winning four games, and the other two ending in draws.

Key players to watch in Armenia vs Portugal

Tigran Barseghyan (Armenia)

When it comes to goals, Armenia will rely on their star forward from Slovan Bratislava, Tigran Barseghyan. The 31-year-old is primarily a right winger, but can also operate as a centre forward. At Bratislava, he has secured 53 goals and 35 assists in 165 appearances so far. When he takes the pitch against Portugal this Saturday, he will aim for his 10th international goal for the nation, as he has previously netted nine in 60 matches. He is in good form for his club this season, as he has recorded two goals and four assists across 11 fixtures (all competitions combined), and will be Armenia's main man forward against Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo will be hitting his 222nd cap when he starts against Armenia. He has 138 goals so far for the nation and is currently the top international goal-scorer among the active ones. He comes into this game after scoring an important goal against Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, and would want to showcase his poaching abilities against Armenia. Notably, the last time the two teams met, it was Ronaldo who came up with a hat-trick to hand his side a 3-2 win. Also, he has played four times against Armenia and has five goals to boast about.

Armenia vs Portugal Prediction

Although Armenia will be playing at home, Portugal will be the favourites to win this clash.

Predicted Score: Armenia 0-2 Portugal

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