Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction 23 July 2026
📢 Can Sheriff make home advantage count in the first leg? The Moldovan club are regular European campaigners, but this time they're up against one of Israel's strongest sides. That's what makes this Europa League qualifying tie worth watching.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides have never met before.
Head-to-head statistics Sheriff - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Sheriff Tiraspol Team Overview
Sheriff played their most recent official match on in the Moldovan National Division, securing a 3-2 away victory over Petrocub. Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that encounter (Sheriff vs Petrocub):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Sheriff made headlines in the Champions League not so long ago, famously taking points off Real Madrid. For years, they dominated the Moldovan league, but over the past three seasons, they have been forced to settle for less, missing out on the title. Last season, Sheriff finished runners-up, but they did lift the national cup and secured a place in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.
The opening stage proved a real test: after a goalless draw at home against Aluminij, Sheriff edged a narrow 1-0 win away to advance. Meanwhile, they have started the new Moldovan league campaign strongly, collecting 10 points from a possible 12. Last weekend’s victory over Petrocub should give them an extra boost of confidence going forward.
Match Results: Sheriff Tiraspol
Maccabi Tel Aviv Team Overview
Maccabi Tel Aviv last played an official match on in the Israeli Super Cup, where they defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 3-1. Here’s how the key statistics from that game break down (Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva):
- Possession: 41% vs 59%;
- Corners: 4 vs 6;
- Fouls: 12 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 9 vs 3.
Like Sheriff, Maccabi Tel Aviv earned their spot in the Europa League qualifiers by winning the domestic cup. The Israeli club enter at the second qualifying round - Israel sits higher in UEFA's association rankings than Moldova, so they skip the first round. Last season Maccabi Tel Aviv finished third in the league, averaging 2.00 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per match. They arrive in good form too: on July 16 the club won the Israeli Super Cup.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel Aviv
Prediction on the outcome
- Sheriff Tiraspol have not lost in last 11 home games.
- Sheriff Tiraspol have not lost in last 10 games.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have not won in last 9 games (Europa League).
Prediction on the over/under
- Sheriff Tiraspol have scored in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have conceded in last 8 away games.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have conceded in last 7 games (Europa League).
Prediction on corners
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Sheriff Tiraspol games.
- Over 9.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Maccabi Tel Aviv games.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 6 Maccabi Tel Aviv away games.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Bookmakers are backing Maccabi Tel Aviv as favourites, even for the opening leg on the road. However, that looks debatable: Sheriff have consistently impressed in European competitions over the years and have been particularly dominant at home, going unbeaten in their last 11 matches on their own turf. With that in mind, our main pick is for Sheriff not to lose. We're predicting a 2-1 scoreline.
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Betting Tips: Sheriff Tiraspol - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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