Shelbourne vs Qarabağ Prediction – 23.07.2025
Shelbourne and Qarabağ go toe to toe at Tolka Park in Dublin in the first leg of the Champions League’s second qualifying round. There wouldn’t be a better time to look at this fixture than now. What can we expect from these two teams? Let’s see!
Shelbourne vs Qarabağ Tips
- Qarabağ to Win;
- Qarabag Over 1.5 Goals;
- Shelbourne Under 1.5 Goals
Shelbourne Preview and News
Shelbourne are the reigning champions of the Irish Premier League. Last season, they won the title for a 14th time in history – this makes them one of the most successful clubs in the country. It was their first title since 2006, so the fans are impatient to see how their boys will do in Europe, too.
The Shelshave already eliminated one opponent in the Champions League this season. Shelbourne faced Northern Ireland’s Linfield and managed to progress after one win and one draw. The 1-0 win at Tolka Park was crucial – Mipo Odubeko scored the winning goal in the second half.
In the second leg, Shelbourne managed to get a 1-1 draw, which was enough for them to reach the second round. Ali Coote scored the Shels’ goal at Windsor Park.
The defensive midfielder Mark Coyle is Shelbourne’s indisputable leader. The 28-year-old captain has been defending the club’s colours since 2022. A dynamic midfielder with a passion for the game, Coyle is the dynamo of the Shells’ midfield
Qarabağ Preview and News
12-time champion of Azerbaijan since 1993, Qarabağ are not a team to be messed with. A regular participant in Europe’s competitions, they are the favourites to win this tie and reach the third round of qualifying. At least everything points that way.
Coached by the renowned Azerbaijani manager Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabağ is one of the largest clubs in the country. Backed by a solid financial budget, The Horsemen are eager to reach the Champions League’s group stage again – something they have done before. As we said, they have more experience here.
Some players in Qarabağ’s squad deserve attention. The Montenegro international Marko Jankovic brings creativity to the midfield ,while Abdellah Zoubir is one of the classiest players in the squad. Pay attention to Emmanuel Addai as well – he’s a winger who could create a lot of problems for Shelbourne.
Head-to-Head Matches
These two teams have never faced each other before.
Shelbourne vs Qarabağ Prediction Betting Preview
Qarabağ are the favourites to take advantage before the second leg in Azerbaijan. This team is much bigger than the Shells, filled with players of a higher quality. Of course, it doesn’t mean that Shelbourne would give up without a fight – most surely, they will try their best, especially at home. But it’s Qarabağ’s game to lose – that’s pretty much clear. Let’s see if we are going to see some kind of a surprise here.