Linfield (NIR) vs Shelbourne
An all-Ireland Champions League qualifier clash this evening as Linfield host Shelbourne in a scorching second-leg encounter—here's everything you need to know.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Snapshot
- Total meetings: 4
- Linfield wins: 2
- Shelbourne wins: 1
- Draws: 1 (AiScore, AiScore)
- Recent meeting (July 9, 2025 @ Tolka Park):
✓ Shelbourne 1–0 Linfield (Mipo Odubeko goal) (Checklive, Wikipedia) - Historic Edge: Linfield 2‑1‑1 vs Shelbourne overall (AiScore)
Bottom line: Linfield have a narrow H2H advantage, but Shelbourne won the first-leg and have momentum.
⏱️ Live Score & Match Watch
- First leg result: Shelbourne 1–0 Linfield
- Second leg kick-off time: 19:45 BST at Windsor Park.
- Live broadcast: BBC Sport NI (and streamed online) (betzoid.com, MyBets Today, The Sun)
- Live updates by: Sofascore, Flashscore, LiveScore (search "Linfield vs Shelbourne")
Recent Form & Analysis
Shelbourne:
- Having won the League of Ireland in 2024 and starting 2025 reasonably well, they defeated Linfield 1–0 in the first leg (Wikipedia).
- Last five: W-W-D-D-L (AiScore)
Linfield:
- Northern Ireland League champions, but form dropped slightly—lost first leg and have been inconsistent (AiScore).
- Last five H2H vs LOI teams: 4 wins, 1 draw (AiScore)
⚖️ Predictions & Betting Markets
Experts predict an extremely even draw:
- Head-to-head prediction (Shelbourne vs Linfield):
- Both Teams to Score: eagerly expected (≈66%) (Tips.gg, MyBets Today)
- Over 2.5 Goals: around 67% prediction (MyBets Today)
- Odds overview:
- Linfield: ~2.52–2.60
- Shelbourne: ~2.75–2.78
- Draw: ~3.30–3.38 (Tips.gg)
- Alternative forecast:
- Linfield win probability ~51% per AI model, BTTS likely
Expert Score Predictions
- FootballWhispers: Shelbourne 2‑1 Linfield (Football Whispers)
- SoccerVital: 2–2 draw with Over 2.5 goals (SoccerVital)
- MyBets.Today (AI): Linfield 51%, Over 2.5, BTTS yes (MyBets Today)
Final Prediction
Expect a high-intensity return bid by Linfield, with aggressive early pressing and a hot opening. Shelbourne can counter so BTTS and Over 2.5 goals are tasty bets.
My Tip:
2–1 Linfield — they reel in the tie, both teams score, and goals come in a fierce second leg.
External Links & Live Coverage
- The Sun – First Leg Recap (Mipo Odubeko scores winner) (Tips.gg, Wikipedia)
[RTÉ/BBC Sport NI – TV & Streaming Info] (The Sun)- FootballWhispers Prediction (Football Whispers)
- MyBets.Today Odds & Stats (MyBets Today)
- SoccerVital Match Preview (SoccerVital)
Match Details
| Fixture | Details |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | July 16, 2025 – 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Windsor Park, Belfast |
| Aggregate | Linfield trail 0–1 |
| Key | BTTS, Over 2.5 goals |
Tonight's meeting is an engaging chapter in a historic all-Ireland rivalry. Can Linfield salvage the 1‑0 deficit, or will Shelbourne prolong their European quest?