Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 30, 2026
In the quarter-finals of the Europa League qualification on July 30, 2026, the second leg between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Sheriff will take place. The nominal visitors are saying goodbye to the tournament.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tel Aviv became champions once again in 2025. However, this time they failed to retain the title, finishing only third. Nevertheless, they managed to win the national cup, as well as the Super Cup in July, defeating Hapoel Be'er Sheva in both finals.
The team from Transnistria dominated national football in the early 2000s and even reached the Champions League group stage. But their last title was in 2023; since then, their best finish was second place, as in last season. They have started the current campaign well, managing to beat Petrocub 3-2. In the Europa League, they have already passed Aluminium in the previous round, winning away by the narrowest margin after a goalless home draw.
In Tiraspol, the visitors opened the scoring as early as the fifth minute and doubled their lead by the half-hour mark. The match ended in a comprehensive 5-0 win for them.
Previous matches: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff
The match in Moldova was the first-ever meeting between these teams.
The hosts are noticeably stronger. We predict they will win again with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 2.0).
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff: Key Statistics and Trends
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have won four of their last five matches
- The club scores an average of 2.12 goals, conceding only 1.23
- Sheriff have won three of their last four matches
- Sheriff average 2.5 goals scored and 1 goal conceded per game
- 50% of Sheriff's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 3.5 goals per game
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff: Probable Starting Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv use a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Melika - Shlomo, Kamara, Ben Amo - Revivo, Yehezkel, Shahar, Noy, Sissoko - Abu-Farhi, Peretz
Sheriff use a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Tymbur - Rai, Magassouba, Siss - Miguel Mota, Pergoni, Moreo, Forov, Zapata - Lucu, Asprilla
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