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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
The Shelbourne versus Linfield first qualifying round Champions League match has derby vibes in it and will definitely be one of the matches to follow. The two sides clash on Wednesday, with Shelbourne hosting the first leg. We have a prediction for the match below.
Shelbourne have suffered before in this fixture, but the last such meeting was 21 years ago, so it won’t matter here. What might is that the Shels are coming from their first win in four matches.
After a defeat and a couple of draws, they beat struggling Cork City 3-1. Shelbourne’s last European experience was in the Conference League last season. They were eliminated in the second qualifying round after losing 3-0 on aggregate to Zurich.
Linfield were also in the Conference League last season. However, unlike their hosts, their journey didn’t proceed past the first qualifying round. It was ended at a corresponding stage as this by Stjarnan in a 5-2 loss on aggregate.
Linfield booked their slot here courtesy of a dominant season domestically. They won the league with a 22-point margin despite losing their final two league games. Their start to this season hasn’t been ideal either.
The visitors come here off the back of a loss on penalties, inflicted by Dungannon Swifts in the Charity Shield.
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The Best Betting Odds for Shelbourne Dublin v Linfield FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.83 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
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1.8 | 3.1 | 4.33 |
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1.85 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
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1.85 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
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1.88 | 3.35 | 4.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Shelbourne Dublin and Linfield FC?
Our prediction for the Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC match is: Shelbourne wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/07/2025 between Shelbourne Dublin and Linfield FC in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.47% for a win of Shelbourne Dublin against Linfield FC with odds of 2.02 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC is 23.26% with odds of 3.55 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.27% chance ⭐ for a win of Linfield FC vs Shelbourne Dublin with odds of 4.69 at 22bet.
Shelbourne Dublin - Linfield FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Shelbourne Dublin Linfield FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Dublin wins | 45.47% | 2.02 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58.5% | 2.62 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | 2.25 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Shelbourne Dublin | 22.39% | 5.1 at Vbet |
Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC Form
Shelbourne Dublin and Linfield FC Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jul 2025 - Airtricity League
27 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
23 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
20 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
16 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
13 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jul 2025 - Airtricity League
20 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
13 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
23 May 2025 - Airtricity League
19 May 2025 - Airtricity League
9 May 2025 - Airtricity League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
23 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
16 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League
30 May 2025 - Airtricity League
16 May 2025 - Airtricity League
2 May 2025 - Airtricity League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jul 2025 - NIFL Charity Shield
28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - Premiership
18 Apr 2025 - Premiership
12 Apr 2025 - Premiership
5 Apr 2025 - Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jul 2025 - NIFL Charity Shield
28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Apr 2025 - Premiership
5 Apr 2025 - Premiership
1 Apr 2025 - Premiership
15 Mar 2025 - Premiership
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Apr 2025 - Premiership
18 Apr 2025 - Premiership
24 Mar 2025 - Premiership
7 Mar 2025 - Premiership
7 Feb 2025 - Premiership
31 Jan 2025 - Irish Cup
Players list
C. Kearns
DefenderP. Barrett
K. McInroy
K. Ledwidge
MidfielderJ. Lunney
E. Chapman
T. Wilson
M. Coyle
S. Boyd
D. Kelly
ForwardJ. Martin
C. Johns
DefenderE. McGee
Hall Ben
M. Orr
E. East
MidfielderC. McKee
J. Archer
K. Millar
D. McCullough
ForwardM. Fitzpatrick
K. Offord
Substitutes
A. Topcu
L. Healy
DefenderT. Wilson
R. Offor
L. Temple
S. Bone
MidfielderJ. Martin
E. Chapman
J. O'Sullivan
ForwardD. Kelly
S. Boyd
D. Ring
D. Walsh
DefenderR. McKay
S. Roscoe
S. Whiteside
S. Brown
MidfielderC. Allen
ForwardR. Annett
K. Offord
C. McKee
Shelbourne Dublin - Linfield FC Key Points
- Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Linfield are winless in their last three competitive matches.
- Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last two home matches in Europe.
- Linfield’s last away match in Europe ended in a 2-0 defeat to Stjarnan.
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Our Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC Prediction
Linfield’s defeat to Dungannon Swifts, though on post-match penalties, points to a side still struggling to transition from pre-season. This lack of match fitness will be even more pronounced when they travel to Shelbourne.
Their hosts are 25 matches into their domestic season and will be favorites here. The Shels reached the second qualifying round in Europe the last time and will feel they can achieve the same here. Our prediction for Shelbourne v Linfield is that Shelbourne wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Shelbourne Dublin Linfield FC
| Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Shelbourne Dublin wins | 2.38 | 1.83 | -23.1% |
| Draw | 3.1 | 3.1 | 0% |
| Linfield FC wins | 2.9 | 4.5 | +55.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Shelbourne Dublin is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 23.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 42.0% and is now 54.6% (12.6%)
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