Shelbourne vs Linfield Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on July 9, 2025
Game Prediction
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In the UEFA Champions League qualification 1/8 finals, the first leg between Shelbourne and Linfield will take place on July 9, 2025. A clash between representatives of Ireland and Belfast promises to be anything but boring!
Our Prediction for Shelbourne vs Linfield
The Irish side had not managed to finish top since 2006. But last season they took advantage of the heavy European schedule of main favorite Shamrock Rovers and managed to surpass them in the title race by just a couple of points. However, they are now struggling not only to stay on top but have slipped into the middle of the table. Still, they did manage to defeat Cork City, and quite convincingly at 3-1.
Their opponent from "Windsor Park" is consistently among the leaders. However, in 2023 and 2024, they had to settle for cup wins. Only in the spring did they manage to break a three-year drought and secured their 57th league title. Notably, they finished over 20 points ahead of nearest rival Larne, despite losing in a couple of their last games.
Duff's team is averaging 1.13 goals per game, conceding almost as many – 1.08. The visitors from Northern Ireland show a much better ratio: 1.82 goals scored and only 0.74 conceded on average.
Shelbourne vs Linfield: Key Stats and Trends
- Shelbourne have won only the second match out of their last seven
- 58% of Shelbourne matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.21
- Linfield lost both of their last official matches
- 42% of Linfield's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.55.
Shelbourne vs Linfield: Potential Starting Lineups
Shelbourne (probable lineup): Kearns - Wilson, Ledwidge, Barrett, Bowan, Caffrey - Lanny, Coyle, Wood - Kout, Boyd
Linfield (probable lineup): Walsh - McCulloch, McKay, Whiteside, Orr - Archer, Ballantyne, Allen - Offord, McKee, McDaid
Previous Encounters: Shelbourne vs Linfield
In 2005-2006, the teams met three times in the Setanta Sports Cup. Linfield won twice, and the last meeting ended in a goalless draw.
Free Prediction for Shelbourne vs Linfield
The hosts are stronger, but considering their issues, we will back their win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.6).
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