Shelbourne vs Rijeka Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Europa League | Third Qualifying Round

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Shelbourne have given themselves a remarkable opportunity of ensuring league phase football in UEFA competition this season as they seek to see off Rijeka this midweek.

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Shelbourne vs Rijeka prediction

The repechage system in UEFA competition qualification means that the winner of this tie will be guaranteed of playing in the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League, and Irish champions Shelbourne have a real chance of pulling off a surprise.

In the first-leg of this UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie at Stadion HNK Rijeka in Croatia last week, Shelbourne came from behind to pull off a surprise 2-1 victory. Niko Jankovic opened the scoring with a 56th minute penalty for the Croats, before Shelbourne turned the game on its head thanks to headers from Sam Bone and John Martin.

Shelbourne now have home advantage and a goal up to ensure European football this season. The likelihood remains that Rijeka still progress, though, even in Dublin.

Shelbourne vs Rijeka tip: Rijeka to win