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Linfield v Shelbourne Bet Builder Quick Tips & Preview

Monday 14 July, 20252 min read
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Linfield v Shelbourne Bet Builder Quick Tips
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Both Teams to Score

Shelbourne bossed the first leg and should have really come away with a more commanding victory which just leaves the door ajar for Linfield. Linfield should get more chances than they did in the first leg here, they only had two shots in the first leg but their approach in that game suggests that David Healy’s side were looking to keep the tie alive for this home game.

Linfield won 78% of their home games in the Northern Irish Premiership last season, averaging just under two goals per game across these fixtures. This record suggests that they should have enough to get on the scoresheet here while Shelbourne have already demonstrated their ability to create chances in managing 14 shots in the first leg, five of which found the target.

Shelbourne Double Chance

Shelbourne were the stronger side in the first leg but will rue missed chances which may just allow Linfield a way back into this tie. It was a really strong result in the context of where Shelbourne currently find themselves domestically, they sit fifth in the Irish Premier Division, 14 points off top spot. This is relevant as Shelbourne won the Premier Division last season so Linfield aren’t taking on the most impressive version of this Shelbourne side.

That being said, their general dominance in the first leg and slender advantage would suggest that they can find a way through this tie. The qualifying campaign seems to have been a welcome break from a frustrating domestic season for Shelbourne so far.

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🔵 Linfield Lacking Match Sharpness

Linfield’s 1-0 defeat against Shelbourne was their first game since 26th April which marks a clear advantage that the Irish side have over the Northern Irish outfit.

Linfield finished top of the Northern Irish Premiership and are looking to feature in European competition for the first time in their history. They have been involved regularly in Champions League qualifying recently in a stretch between 2019 and 2023.

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🔴 Shelbourne In The Flow

The main advantage that Shelbourne hold over their opponents here is match fitness and sharpness, this was more than evident in the first leg - particularly towards the end of the game which may be something to keep an eye on here. 

Although Shelbourne are much more in the flow of regular games, they have been finding things difficult in the Irish Premier Division which they managed to win last year - they currently sit 14 points off top spot in a dramatic fall from grace. 

Shelbourne have managed to win each of their last two games which is a step in the right direction but Linfield can still hurt them here, it’s the first time that Shelbourne have won back to back games since Valentines today which displays just how patchy their form has been this season.

📊 Linfield v Shelbourne H2H

The first leg clash between the sides is the only previous meeting between the teams.

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