Aluminij vs Sheriff prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 16, 2026
Europa League
In the 1/8 final of the Europa League qualification on July 16, 2026, the second leg between Aluminij and Sheriff will take place. A week ago, neither side managed to score.
Aluminij vs Sheriff: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Kidričevo was playing in the country’s second division not so long ago. But after returning, they managed to finish seventh in the 2025/2026 season, securing their place in the top flight. In addition, they also claimed the Slovenian Cup—the first major trophy in their history. In friendly matches, they started with a couple of draws but then lost to Noah and Partizan.
The club from Tiraspol virtually dominated their domestic league at the turn of the century. However, their last title came back in 2023. Last season, they aimed to reclaim the top spot but had to settle for the runner-up position, albeit with another cup win. The new season has already begun in Moldova. They managed to beat Sireni and, in the last round, Zimbru, while drawing against Politehnica UTM.
In Moldova, the hosts failed to score but also didn’t concede, finishing with a draw.
Previous Matches: Aluminij vs Sheriff
The countries are fairly close geographically, but these two clubs have not faced each other before.
The visitors are more experienced and look solid. We believe they will win away (odds – 1.99).
Aluminij vs Sheriff: Key Statistics and Trends
- Aluminij have won just one out of their last ten matches
- The team averages 1.24 goals scored and 1.79 conceded per match.
- 68% of Aluminij’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.03
- On average, Sheriff scores 2.33 goals and concedes 0.67 goals per match
- 33% of Sheriff’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Aluminij vs Sheriff: Probable Starting Line-ups
Aluminij lines up in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible line-up): Raduha – Schaubah, Boben, Šimunič – Težak, Taylor, Koderman, Jagić, Vrbanec – Susso, Bajrai
Sheriff lines up in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible line-up): Dyulgerov – Fomba, Siss, Mota – Rai, Moreo, Kone, Pergioni – Lukow, Asprilla, Forov
Follow the Europa League qualification standings and keep track of your team’s form before betting on the next match.
