Sheriff
Maccabi Tel Aviv
>Europa League · 2nd Qualifying RoundSheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 23/07/2026
Sheriff Tiraspol welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Sheriff Stadium on 23 July 2026 in the Europa League second qualifying round first leg. A place in the next round is at stake, and the hosts, priced at 3.30, carry genuine momentum into this fixture after an impressive unbeaten run across all competitions.
Projected final score: 2-0
Sheriff Tiraspol are the clear favourites here, unbeaten in their last 8 matches and conceding just 2 goals across their previous 5. Maccabi arrive with back-to-back defeats and a leaky defence that has shipped 10 goals in five outings, making a home win at 3.30 look well-founded.
A clean sheet looks achievable for Sheriff given Maccabi’s attacking injuries, with Nicolaescu and Gropper both ruled out long-term and Niddam also missing. Expect a controlled, low-scoring affair, with N/A reflecting the hosts’ defensive discipline and the visitors’ limited firepower in this European away leg.
Match Analysis
Sheriff Tiraspol enter this Europa League qualifier as clear favorites at 3.30, backed by an unbeaten run of 8 matches (5W 3D) and a defensive record that saw them go over 665 minutes without conceding.
- 8-match unbeaten run (5W 3D) across all competitions heading into this tie.
- Only 2 goals conceded in their last 5 matches, signalling elite defensive solidity.
- Striker Jayder Asprilla in sharp form, scoring twice against Zimbru Chisinau recently.
- Coach Mihailov expected to field a settled, unchanged lineup, maintaining continuity and confidence.
Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive as significant underdogs at 2.10, facing a difficult away tie in a European campaign already complicated by the absence of key players and alarming recent defensive form.
- 10 goals conceded in their last 5 matches, exposing severe defensive fragility.
- Only 1 win in their last 5 games (LDDWL) before this European qualifier.
- Three key players out injured, including Gropper and Nicolaescu (both cruciate, out until June 2026).
Key point: Sheriff’s defensive solidity and Maccabi’s attacking absences make N/A a compelling angle, with the hosts likely to control tempo and limit open play.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Probabilities & Odds: Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Final thoughts on the predictions for Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Sheriff Tiraspol’s defensive resilience, with just two goals conceded in their last five outings, and their unbeaten run of eight matches make a compelling case for a home win. Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive on the back of consecutive defeats and face the added disruption of playing European fixtures at a neutral venue. The home win at 3.30 represents the strongest selection from this fixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The main pick is a Sheriff home win at 3.30, backed by their unbeaten run of 5 wins and 3 draws across their last 8 matches, while Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive having conceded 10 goals in their last 5 outings, making them a deeply vulnerable away side in this Europa League first leg.
What is the highest odd for Sheriff to win?
The best available price on a Sheriff victory is captured at 3.30. For bettors seeking safer coverage, a double chance backing Sheriff not to lose combines the home win and draw outcomes in a single wager, reducing exposure without abandoning the hosts as the clear favourites here.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
Under 2.5 goals looks the sharper call at N/A. Sheriff have conceded just 2 goals across their last 5 matches and reportedly kept a clean sheet for over 665 minutes in domestic competition, pointing firmly toward a tight, low-scoring European first leg rather than an open affair.
When and where is Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv played?
The match kicks off on 23 July 2026 at Sheriff Stadium in Tiraspol, Moldova. The UTC kickoff is midnight, so fans in India should note that translates to 5:30 AM IST on 24 July 2026.
Can Maccabi Tel Aviv pull off an upset against Sheriff?
An upset is possible but genuinely difficult. Maccabi arrive without key players including Denny Gropper and Ion Nicolaescu, both sidelined with long-term cruciate injuries, and their recent form reads LDDWL. The 2.10 reflects how steep the task is against a defensively resolute Sheriff side already in competitive rhythm at home.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
BTTS No at 7.00 offers strong alternative value. Sheriff’s defensive solidity, conceding only twice in five matches and going nearly 665 minutes without a goal at one stage, makes it entirely plausible that Maccabi fail to score, especially with their attacking options thinned by injury absences.
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