DUBLIN (Interstat) — Ireland hosts Portugal on Thursday in a pivotal World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium, looking to avenge a narrow loss from last month and disrupt the visitors’ unbeaten run.

The match is a quick rematch of their Oct. 11 encounter, which Portugal won 1-0 in Lisbon. Ireland (1-1-0 in WCQ) enters with momentum after a 1-0 victory over Armenia on Oct. 14, but its form across all competitions has been inconsistent at 1-2-1.

Portugal (1-0-1 in WCQ) remains undefeated this season in all matches (3-0-1), though it is coming off a 2-2 draw with Hungary. The Portuguese attack has been potent, including a 5-0 rout of Armenia in September.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. A result for Ireland would be a significant boost ahead of its next qualifier at Hungary on Sunday. Portugal, meanwhile, will look to maintain its qualifying position before hosting Armenia on the same day.