FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 1980/81 · April 29, 1981 ⚡ Upset · 17 Elo
Northern Ireland
UEFA · Europe
1 – 0
📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Elo before
1172
+17 → 1189
Gap
46
Elo pts
Elo before
1218
-17 → 1201
Portugal
UEFA · Europe
Elo Rating Trend · Last 12 Months
Northern Ireland vs Portugal
Northern Ireland Portugal Match
⚡ Elo Ratings · Match Day
Northern Ireland
Portugal
1172
Pre-match Elo
1218
+17
Elo Change
-17
1189
Post-match Elo
1201
⚡ Elo Ratings · Today
Northern Ireland
Portugal
1140
Current Elo
1558
1251
Peak Elo (all-time)
1578
#74 World
World Rank
#5 World
#35 UEFA
Conf. Rank
#4 UEFA
⚔ Head to Head · All Time
2 wins
Record
4 wins
2W 7D 4W
13 Goals 14 Goals
Match Info
Date April 29, 1981
Competition FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Venue Belfast, Northern Ireland
Neutral No
Elo Gap 46 pts
Upset 17 Elo
Expected
Win probability (Northern Ireland) 57.71%
Win probability (Portugal) 42.29%
Future Meetings
Nov. 15, 2005 Northern Ireland 1 – 1 Portugal Oct. 11, 1997 Portugal 1 – 0 Northern Ireland March 29, 1997 Northern Ireland 0 – 0 Portugal Sept. 3, 1995 Portugal 1 – 1 Northern Ireland Sept. 7, 1994 Northern Ireland 1 – 2 Portugal
Previous Meetings
Nov. 19, 1980 Portugal 1 – 0 Northern Ireland Nov. 14, 1973 Portugal 1 – 1 Northern Ireland March 28, 1973 Northern Ireland 1 – 1 Portugal May 1, 1957 Northern Ireland 3 – 0 Portugal Jan. 16, 1957 Portugal 1 – 1 Northern Ireland
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