Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

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Shelbourne Dublin
09/07/2025 14:45
Linfield FC

Prediction :

 

Shelbourne Dublin wins

 
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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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Shelbourne Dublin and Linfield FC Last Matches

Shelbourne Dublin
Shelbourne Dublin Last matches
L W L D D W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

4 Jul 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
3 :  1
Cork City

27 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Galway United FC
1 :  1
Shelbourne Dublin

23 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Waterford United
2 :  2
Shelbourne Dublin

20 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
0 :  1
Derry City

16 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

St Patricks
0 :  1
Shelbourne Dublin

13 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
1 :  2
Shamrock Rovers
W D W L L W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

4 Jul 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
3 :  1
Cork City

20 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
0 :  1
Derry City

13 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
1 :  2
Shamrock Rovers

23 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
3 :  2
Sligo Rovers

19 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
0 :  0
Drogheda United

9 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Shelbourne Dublin
2 :  1
St Patricks
L L D W D D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

27 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Galway United FC
1 :  1
Shelbourne Dublin

23 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

Waterford United
2 :  2
Shelbourne Dublin

16 Jun 2025 - Airtricity League

St Patricks
0 :  1
Shelbourne Dublin

30 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Cork City
1 :  1
Shelbourne Dublin

16 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Bohemians Dublin
1 :  0
Shelbourne Dublin

2 May 2025 - Airtricity League

Derry City
2 :  0
Shelbourne Dublin
Linfield FC
Linfield FC Last matches
W W L L W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

4 Jul 2025 - NIFL Charity Shield

Linfield FC
0 :  0
Dungannon Swifts

28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Linfield FC
4 :  0
Haverfordwest County AFC

26 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Coleraine FC
1 :  0
Linfield FC

18 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Larne FC
2 :  1
Linfield FC

12 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
2 :  0
Dungannon Swifts

5 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
2 :  1
Glentoran FC
W W W W W D
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

4 Jul 2025 - NIFL Charity Shield

Linfield FC
0 :  0
Dungannon Swifts

28 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Linfield FC
4 :  0
Haverfordwest County AFC

12 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
2 :  0
Dungannon Swifts

5 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
2 :  1
Glentoran FC

1 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
3 :  1
Crusaders FC

15 Mar 2025 - Premiership

Linfield FC
2 :  0
Glenavon FC
L D W W L L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

26 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Coleraine FC
1 :  0
Linfield FC

18 Apr 2025 - Premiership

Larne FC
2 :  1
Linfield FC

24 Mar 2025 - Premiership

Dungannon Swifts
0 :  3
Linfield FC

7 Mar 2025 - Premiership

Crusaders FC
0 :  2
Linfield FC

7 Feb 2025 - Premiership

Ballymena United
2 :  2
Linfield FC

31 Jan 2025 - Irish Cup

Glentoran FC
2 :  1
Linfield FC
Shelbourne Dublin vs Linfield FC Prediction

Players list

Shelbourne Dublin
Shelbourne Dublin
Goalkeeper

C. Kearns

Defender

K. McInroy

K. Ledwidge

P. Barrett

Midfielder

J. Lunney

M. Coyle

H. Wood

J. Norris

E. Caffrey

A. Coote

Forward

M. Odubeko

Linfield FC
Linfield FC
Goalkeeper

C. Johns

Defender

Hall Ben

E. McGee

E. East

M. Orr

Midfielder

D. McCullough

J. Archer

J. Mulgrew

K. Millar

Forward

M. Fitzpatrick

C. Morrison

Substitutes

Shelbourne Dublin
Shelbourne Dublin
Goalkeeper

L. Healy

A. Topcu

Defender

R. Offor

L. Temple

S. Bone

T. Wilson

J. Norris 56'

Midfielder

J. O'Sullivan

J. Martin

M. Odubeko 88'

E. Chapman

H. Wood 77'

Forward

D. Ring

D. Kelly

E. Caffrey 56'

S. Boyd

A. Coote 56'

Linfield FC
Linfield FC
Goalkeeper

D. Walsh

Defender

R. McKay

S. Brown

S. Whiteside

S. Roscoe

Midfielder

C. Allen

Forward

R. Annett

C. Mckee

J. Mulgrew 72'

K. Offord

C. Morrison 72'

Missing players

Shelbourne Dublin
Shelbourne Dublin
Goalkeeper

W. Speel

Linfield FC
Linfield FC

Shelbourne Dublin - Linfield FC Key Points

  1. Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last three matches.
  2. Linfield are winless in their last three competitive matches.
  3. Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last two home matches in Europe.
  4. 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.

Prediction :

 

Shelbourne Dublin wins

 
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