E. Caffrey
Result × Draw
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.50
|
3.25
|
2.55
|
| Prob. |
40%
|
30.8%
|
39.2%
|
Key points
• Linfield have lost their last two competitive matches.
• Shelbourne are on a two-game winning streak, including a recent victory over Linfield.
• Linfield's home form shows five consecutive wins before a recent draw.
• Shelbourne have been solid defensively in their last six games, conceding only 0.83 goals per game.
• Both teams have participated in low-scoring matches, with 67% of games under 2.5 goals.
• Linfield's attacking output averages 1.17 goals per game, while Shelbourne averages 1.33 goals per game.
Current streaks
Linfield
0
2
1
0
0
1
Shelbourne
2
0
0
4
1
0
Recent form
Linfield
Linfield's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the team struggling to maintain a winning streak. They have experienced a mixed bag of results in their last six matches, winning two, drawing one, and losing three. Notably, Linfield have kept three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their defensive prowess. However, their attacking output has been relatively modest, averaging just 1.17 goals per game. The majority of their recent matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards low-scoring affairs. Their most impressive result came in a friendly against Haverfordwest County AFC, where they secured a convincing 4-0 victory. Unfortunately for Linfield, they are currently on a two-match losing streak in competitive fixtures, having lost to Shelbourne in the Champions League and Coleraine FC in the Premiership.
Shelbourne
Shelbourne have shown a mixed but generally positive form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding three wins, two draws, and one loss. The team have been particularly strong defensively, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. Their goal-scoring record has been modest but consistent, averaging 1.33 goals per game. Notably, Shelbourne have been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Their most recent outing, a 1-0 victory over Linfield in the Champions League, demonstrates their ability to grind out results in important fixtures. The 3-1 win against Cork City stands out as their highest-scoring game in this run, showcasing their offensive potential when in form. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks to report, Shelbourne's current two-game winning run suggests they may be building momentum.
Linfield
WLLWDL
W2 D1 L3
7
1.2
4
0.7
+3
3
1.83
17%
67%
33%
Shelbourne
WLDDWW
W3 D2 L1
8
1.3
5
0.8
+3
2
2.17
50%
67%
33%
Recent home/away form
Linfield
Linfield have been in impressive form at home, with a strong run of five consecutive wins before a recent draw against Dungannon Swifts in the Charity Shield. Their defensive record has been particularly noteworthy, conceding only two goals in their last six home matches and keeping four clean sheets. The Blues have been prolific in attack as well, scoring 13 goals in this period, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Their most emphatic victory came in a friendly against Haverfordwest County AFC, where they netted four goals without reply. Interestingly, half of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals, while the other half have been more low-scoring affairs. Linfield's goal difference of +11 over these six matches underscores their dominance at home, with the team consistently outperforming their opponents in both attack and defence.
Shelbourne
Shelbourne's recent away form has been mixed, with a notable improvement in their last four matches. After suffering two consecutive losses to Derry City and Bohemians, Shelbourne have since gone unbeaten in their last four away games, securing one win and three draws. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding just five goals in these four matches, with a clean sheet against St Patrick's Athletic. However, their goal-scoring output remains a concern, with only five goals scored across their last six away fixtures. The majority of Shelbourne's away games have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in half of these encounters, suggesting that while Shelbourne have struggled to find the net consistently, they have also managed to keep matches competitive.
Linfield
WWWWWD
W5 D1 L0
13
2.2
2
0.3
+11
4
2.5
33%
50%
50%
Shelbourne
LLDWDD
W1 D3 L2
5
0.8
7
1.2
-2
1
2
50%
83%
17%