Shelbourne vs HNK Rijeka Predictions

• Rijeka have won once across their previous nine matches in Europe
• The visitors are winless in their previous five away games in Europe
• Shelbourne won 2-1 in Croatia last week and they’ve put together an unbeaten run domestically

Shels to take huge step

Shelbourne secured a huge victory in Croatia last week and they can hold onto that advantage in the second leg at Tolka Park on Tuesday night.

Rijeka had the best of the chances last week, but their troubled start to the campaign continued as they fell to a surprise defeat. The Croatian side have now won once in five games across all competitions this term, while they’re finding goals hard to come by.

The visitors have failed to win their last five European away trips, while they’ve managed only one victory across their previous nine matches in Europe.

The Shels are unbeaten in five games domestically, but they’re now putting all their focus on making the next round of the Europa League qualifiers. Avoiding defeat on Tuesday would guarantee the Irish champions a place in the Conference League proper at least.

With Rijeka struggling for goals, back the Shels to follow up on last week’s victory by securing an aggregate win within 90 minutes.