Our Linfield vs Shelbourne Prediction: 3-1
Linfield vs Shelbourne in the UEFA Conference League Qualifying is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday August 28, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
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 Cliftonville
Linfield will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Northern Ireland Premier success over Cliftonville on August 24.
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Linfield
Shelbourne will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 UEFA Conference League Qualifying win against Linfield on August 21. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 1% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shelbourne | 1% | 11 (7) | - | 77 |
Linfield | 99% | 3 (1) | - | 43 |
Linfield vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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