Shelbourne vs Linfield Prediction & Betting Tips (9 July)

Shelbourne vs Linfield Prediction. Shelbourne will host Linfield on Wednesday 9 July in the Europe - Champions League. Shelbourne are in advantage over Linfield with a better win rate of 79.13% (Linfield) against 51.64% (Shelbourne). Read on for all of our football predictions and betting tips from our Experts for this game. Live football stream link is also available.
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Wednesday 9 July
18:45
Europe - Champions League
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1 - 0
Linfield
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Match Preview

From the heart of Dublin, Shelbourne FC has reignited its European ambitions with a return to the UEFA Champions League qualifiers—its first appearance since 2005. The club’s resurgence follows a triumphant 2024 domestic campaign, crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions. Under the stewardship of Joey O'Brien, who recently stepped in as interim manager, the squad boasts a blend of seasoned talent and youthful promise. Key figures include goalkeeper Conor Kearns, midfield dynamo Kerr McInroy, and forward Mipo Odubeko, whose scoring prowess has been pivotal. With a squad averaging just over 23 years in age, Shelbourne’s current lineup reflects a club investing in both experience and potential, eager to leave a mark on the continental stage once more.

In the heart of Belfast, Linfield FC continues to embody tradition and ambition in equal measure. At the helm, David Healy remains a steady and respected figure, recently reaffirming his commitment with a new three-year contract—an endorsement of his enduring influence and leadership. The squad for the 2025/26 season reflects a careful balance of experience and emerging talent. Veterans like Chris Shields and Jamie Mulgrew provide a backbone of grit and composure, while younger players such as Charlie Allen, Ethan McGee, and Kieran Offord inject pace and promise into the side. With an average age just under 26, Linfield’s roster is built for both resilience and renewal, echoing the club’s long-standing ethos of evolving without losing its identity.

Shelbourne vs Linfield


When the whistle blows and legacy meets resurgence, sparks are bound to fly—Shelbourne versus Linfield is more than just a fixture, it’s a narrative of ambition crossing paths with tradition. Linfield enters the contest with a mixed bag of performances: dominant at home against Haverfordwest and Dungannon, yet notably vulnerable on the road with losses to Coleraine and Larne. Their pattern suggests a team that thrives on momentum in front of familiar crowds but stumbles when tested away from home. Their recent 4–0 thrashings of Haverfordwest reveal their potency when their rhythm clicks, but consecutive defeats on the domestic front may hint at defensive frailties under pressure.

Shelbourne, riding high from their Champions League qualification, bring to the clash a blend of grit and freshness. Their younger roster, sharpened by a recent domestic title and steered by new managerial guidance, offers a contrast to Linfield’s veteran-laced side. If the tempo of the game favors sharp transitions and high pressing, Shelbourne’s athleticism and hunger could tilt the balance. However, Linfield’s structured build-up and big-game experience can’t be underestimated. The key battleground lies in midfield—if Linfield’s experienced core can dictate the tempo, they might just tame Shelbourne’s energy. But if the Dubliners unleash their pace early, Linfield could be chasing shadows.

Under the weight of expectation and the cool precision of recent form, Linfield look poised to deliver a clinical 2–0 away victory over Shelbourne on July 9th. While Shelbourne’s youthful energy and home advantage offer promise, their recent defensive lapses and inconsistency in front of goal raise concerns. Linfield, on the other hand, have shown a sharper edge in both attack and structure, particularly in their commanding wins over Haverfordwest and Dungannon. If they replicate that discipline and capitalize on Shelbourne’s transitional vulnerabilities, a two-goal cushion feels not just possible—but probable.

  • Summary: Shelbourne is going head to head with Linfield FC starting on 9 Jul 2025 at 18:45 UTC at Tolka Park stadium, Dublin city, Ireland. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League, Qualification .
  • Referee: Luís Godinho
  • Shelbourne Feedinco Rating: 6.93
  • Linfield Feedinco Rating: 6.75
Shelbourne vs Linfield Prediction


Tip Reasoning

Shelbourne have played four matches since securing their place in the Champions League, with no fewer than three of these encounters producing a clean sheet at one end of the pitch. This has also been the case in seven of the previous nine top-flight fixtures involving Linfield, so any deviation from this script would come as a bit of a surprise.

Recommended Betting Tips for Shelbourne vs Linfield

Tip 1
Match Prediction
Linfield Win
Best Odds
4.26
Tip 2
Match Prediction
Draw or Linfield Win
Best Odds
1.90
Tip 3
Match Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Best Odds
1.18
Tip 4
Match Prediction
Boh teams to score - NO
Best Odds
1.77
Prediction

Shelbourne vs Linfield Prediction

Shelbourne 0 : 2 Linfield
Users prediction by voting 1X2
Shelbourne Win
29%
Draw
36%
Linfield Win
36%
Shelbourne vs Linfield Stats
Head to HeadHome TeamAway Team
NameShelbourneLinfield
Clean Sheet20%50%
Failed to Score30%10%
Goals Conceded1.10.7
Goals Scored1.22.1
WIN Rate51.64%79.13%
Last 5 Games
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⚽ Goals Overview
Goals Scored   Who will score more?
Linfield is 75.00% better in terms of Goals Scored
Shelbourne
1.2 Goals / Match
Shelbourne at Home
Linfield
2.1 Goals / Match
Linfield at Away

Goals Conceded   Who will concede more?
Linfield is 57.14% better in terms of Goals Conceded
Shelbourne
1.1 Conceded / Match
Shelbourne at Home
Linfield
0.7 Conceded / Match
Linfield at Away
Shelbourne vs Linfield Timeline

Shelbourne Results

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Shelbourne 3:2 Sligo Rovers
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Bohemians 1:0 Shelbourne
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Shelbourne 0:1 Waterford
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Derry City 2:0 Shelbourne
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Shamrock Rovers 2:2 Shelbourne
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Shelbourne 2:2 Galway
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Drogheda 2:2 Shelbourne
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Shelbourne 1:0 Bohemians
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Sligo Rovers 1:2 Shelbourne
D

Linfield Results

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Linfield (Nir) 4:0 Haverfordwest (Wal)
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Coleraine 1:0 Linfield
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Larne 2:1 Linfield
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Linfield 2:0 Dungannon
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Linfield 2:1 Glentoran
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Linfield 3:1 Crusaders
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Linfield 2:0 Glenavon
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Crusaders 0:2 Linfield
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Linfield 0:2 Coleraine
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Linfield 1:0 Loughgall
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Linfield 2:1 Crusaders
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Linfield 2:1 Cliftonville
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Portadown 1:3 Linfield
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Linfield 3:0 Carrick Rangers
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Linfield 4:0 Wellington Rec
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Glentoran 0:0 Linfield

Overview

Shelbourne Linfield Prediction

Shelbourne v Linfield Prediction & Tips (and online live stream*) starts on Wednesday 9 July in the Europe - Champions League. Here on Feedinco, we will cover all types of match predictions, stats and all match previews for all Europe - Champions League matches. You can find all statistics, last 5 games stats and Comparison for both teams Shelbourne and Linfield .

Feedinco Suggestion

From all statistics and latest matches and timeline data, our professional advice and experts suggest to bet on a Both teams to score - NO which have odds of 1.78. We also suggest the best bookmaker which is 1xBet which have better odds on this type of bet.

Linfield has 70% to win against Shelbourne

There is a 83% chance of this match having U3.5 goals

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Faq on Shelbourne v Linfield

FAQ

When is the match between Shelbourne v Linfield?

The match between Shelbourne - Linfield is on Wednesday 9 July.

who is the Favourite team to win between Shelbourne v Linfield?

The away team - Linfield are currently in a better form than the home team, Linfield.

Will both teams score in the match Shelbourne v Linfield?

Our both team to score prediction is : btts_No

what is the best bet to play on Shelbourne v Linfield?

Among all the predictions, the best bet to play on Shelbourne v Linfield is Both teams to score - NO with odds of 1.78


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