Qarabag vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

July 29, 2025
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Wednesday | 16:00 UTC | Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku | Champions League Qualifier

Qarabag carry a commanding 3-0 first-leg lead into this second-round Champions League qualifier as they host Shelbourne in Azerbaijan. Gurban Gurbanov’s side will be looking to finish the job and secure a spot in the next round.

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Qarabag vs Shelbourne Match Preview

Qarabag were clinical in Dublin last week, with goals from Leandro Andrade, Oleksii Kashchuk, and Nariman Akhundzade sealing a 3-0 win. The Azerbaijani champions have now won six of their last 10 matches and are in formidable form at home with six straight victories in all competitions.

Shelbourne edged past Linfield in the previous round but couldn’t handle Qarabag’s firepower in the first leg. Joey O’Brien’s men have only lost once in their last seven matches, but poor away form (two wins in 10) leaves them facing a huge uphill task.

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Qarabag vs Shelbourne Odds

Bookmakers see Qarabag as overwhelming favourites:

  • Qarabag – 1.59
  • Draw – 2.90
  • Shelbourne – 10.00

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Qarabag vs Shelbourne Head-to-Head

Last week’s clash was the first-ever meeting between these sides, ending 3-0 to Qarabag.

Qarabag vs Shelbourne Players to Watch

  • Leandro Andrade (Qarabag) – Scored in the first leg and netted 17 goals last season. Key to breaking down Shelbourne again.
  • Mipo Odubeko (Shelbourne) – Scored against Linfield and could be Shelbourne’s best hope of finding the net in Azerbaijan.

Qarabag vs Shelbourne Predicted Lineups

Qarabag: Buntic; Bayramov, Silva, Mustafazade, Bolt; Kady, Addai, Bicalho; Zoubir, Axundzade, Andrade

Shelbourne: Healy; Caffrey, Gannon, Ledwidge, Barrett, Wilson; Wood, Coote, McInroy; Martin, Odubeko

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Qarabag vs Shelbourne Match Insights & Tips

Qarabag have scored in nine of their last 10 games and won both halves in the first leg. Shelbourne have scored in six of their last seven matches, meaning BTTS could also be in play.

  • ✅ Qarabag Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.84
  • BTTS – 2.13

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Odds correct at time of writing.

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