Sheriff vs Aluminium prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis

Home side likely to claim victory

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 05 Jul 2026, 13:17

Tournament Europa League

Date & kick-off time 09 jul 2026, 12:00

In the 1/8 finals of the Europa League qualification on July 9, 2026, the first leg between Sheriff and Aluminium will take place. The home team will be aiming to secure a win here.

Sheriff vs Aluminium: Team News and Expert Analysis

The club from Tiraspol is gradually losing its status as the national football flagship. Since 2023, they have been unable to reclaim the championship title. In the most recent season, they finished second, although they did win the cup. In the new campaign, Sheriff started with a convincing victory over Siret. They then played out a goalless draw against Politehnica UTM.

The team from Kidričevo, after a year in the second division, finished only second last season. However, they did win the national cup. In pre-season friendlies, they opened with a couple of draws before losing to both Noah and Partizan.

The Moldovan football powerhouse currently averages 1.5 goals per match and has not conceded in their opening games. The Slovaks, meanwhile, net an average of 1.24 goals per match but concede 1.79 goals to their opponents.

Previous Meetings: Sheriff vs Aluminium

This will be the first ever head-to-head encounter between these clubs.

All arguments favor success for the hosts. This experienced side should begin their new European campaign with a home win (odds – 1.65).

Sheriff vs Aluminium: Key Stats and Trends

• Sheriff have won four of their last six matches
• Sheriff's average total goals per match stands at 1.5
• Aluminium have won just one of their last six games
• 68% of Aluminium's matches end with both teams scoring, and their average total goals per game is 3.03

Sheriff vs Aluminium: Probable Starting Lineups

Sheriff plays a 1-3-2-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Tymbur - Ze Flores, Zapata, Forov - Rai, Fomba - Siss, Pergoni, Moreo - Asprilla, Ivanov

Aluminium lines up in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Raduha - Saitoski, Korun, Zhelkovic, Petrishko - Koderman, Feta, Maher, Jagic, Kochar - Pongracic

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Our Pick

Game Prediction FC Sheriff to Win

1.65

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Benjamin Mcneil

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