Our Linfield vs Shelbourne Prediction: 0-0
Linfield vs Shelbourne in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday July 16, 2025. A cagey affair is expected, with a 0-0 draw being the most probable result given both teams' defensive approach.
This Linfield vs Shelbourne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Linfield's Last Match – Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts
Linfield will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Northern Ireland Charity Shield share of the spoils with Dungannon Swifts on July 4.
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Cork City
Shelbourne will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Cork City on July 4. In that match, Shelbourne had 67% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 67% | 0 (5) | 1.26 | 52 |
 Cork City | 33% | 0 (2) | 0.32 | 24 |
Linfield vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.