Shelbourne vs Qarabag Prediction 23.07.2025 | UEFA Champions League

• Competition: UEFA Champions League - Qualifiers
• Date: Wednesday, 23rd, July 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Tolka Park (Dublin)

The remaining second-round UEFA Champions League qualifier will take place at Tolka Park, where Irish side Shelbourne will host Qarabag from Azerbaijan.

It took plenty of grit and determination, but Shelbourne managed to prevail over regional foes Linfield with a 2-1 scoreline across two legs to book their spot in the second round of Champions League qualifiers, and they will now be eager to leave a lasting impression in Europe.

Having cemented their near-total dominance on the domestic front in recent years, Qarabag now embark on their fourth successive Champions League qualifying campaign and with a bye through the opening round, they will be fully focused on making a statement to kick off their 2025/26 season in style.

Shelbourne vs Qarabag Betting Tips : UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Backed by years of continental experience, Qarabag rightfully enters this two-legged affair as favourites against the returning Shelbourne, though we anticipate a measured approach from both sides in the first leg which could lead to a cagey and low-tempo encounter. While Qarabag are known for their attacking flair, a clash with Shelbourne who pride themselves on defensive resilience and tactical organization could steer this encounter in a much more cautious direction, especially now when the stakes are sky-high and every mistake could prove costly, which leads us to believe that goalmouth action might be few and far between. The Azerbaijani club’s attacking woes on the continental stage have been evident, as they’ve failed to hit the net in four of their past five UEFA away games, which suggests they could face serious problems unlocking the tight and disciplined backline of the Shels. Given Shelbourne’s defensive solidity shown by conceding only once in their previous three European home fixtures, all signs point to a tight and tactical battle with limited goalmouth action where a solitary strike could settle the contest, though a scoreless draw certainly can’t be ruled out.