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Our Linfield vs Shelbourne Prediction Sees Belfast Blues Secure Spot in Second Round

Northern Ireland side Linfield welcome Republic of Ireland outfit Shelbourne to Windsor Park this Wednesday for a UEFA Champions League qualifier. The hosts are 1-0 down from the first leg, but can David Healy’s men turn things around in Belfast?

Champions League Betting Picks

Linfield to Win -1 – 4.30

Linfield to Win to Nil – 3.80

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Can Linfield Turn the Tie Around on Home Turf?

Linfield won the NIFL Premiership last term, picking up an impressive 24 wins from 33 games. After topping the Section A table, the Blues won a place in the Champions League first qualifying round.

Shelbourne were crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions last year, beating Shamrock Rovers to first place by just two points. It was their first title since 2006, and the Reds are returning to European action after an 18-year absence.

The first leg was a tight and tense affair, with the home team nicking a 1-0 victory. Shelbourne will fancy their chances of completing the job in Northern Ireland’s capital, but Linfield are a tough nut to crack at Windsor Park.

Reaching the league phase of the Champions League would be a monumental achievement for either club, but only one can progress to the second qualifying round. Can Linfield turn the tie around on home soil, or will Shelbourne do enough to go through?

Linfield vs Shelbourne Betting Odds

These two evenly matched teams are tough to split in the betting. Linfield are the slight favourites to win on their own patch, priced at 2.44. The Shelbourne victory is available at 2.70, and you can get the draw at 3.30.

After the victory on home turf, the Republic of Ireland team are fancied to reach the second round (1.31). As for the Blues from Belfast, they are priced at 3.20 to qualify.

Linfield Win – 2.44

Draw – 3.30

Shelbourne Win – 2.70

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Recent Linfield vs Shelbourne Head-to-Head Results

Last week’s first leg at Tolka Park in Dublin was the first-ever meeting between the clubs. The game was goalless at the break, but Mipo Odubeko netted in the 58^th minute to give the Dubliners a vital 1-0 victory.

Linfield vs Shelbourne Betting Tips & Predictions

Shelbourne have the advantage in the tie, but Linfield will not go down without a fight. They are tough to play on their own patch, and we can see Healy’s troops turning the tie around. Take a punt on the Belfast team to win -1 at 4.30.

Not many teams breach Linfield’s defence at Windsor Park, and a clean sheet here could send them on their way to a crucial comeback victory. The hosts are priced at 3.80 to win without conceding.