In the quarterfinals of the Europa League qualification, Sheriff and Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their first leg on July 23, 2026.
Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Team news and expert analysis
The club from Tiraspol is a 21-time national champion, with all titles won in this century. However, in recent years, they have lost their leadership, finishing second last season (while also claiming the cup again). This season, they've made a decent start domestically. They also managed to defeat the reigning champions, Petrocub.
The Tel Aviv side couldn't retain their championship in the 2025/2026 season—finishing third both in the regular season and in the championship group. Still, they didn't end the season without a title, winning their first domestic cup in five years. In July, they secured a 3-1 win in the Super Cup against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
In qualification, the Moldovan representative began in the previous round. Over two matches against Aluminium, they scored just one goal in 180+ minutes. Luku managed it at the start of the away game after a 0-0 draw at home. For the visitors, the season is only just beginning.
Previous matches: Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
This will be the first time the visitors come to Tiraspol.
The home team understands how important it is to secure a win here. We believe they can do it and will win with a "draw no bet" (odds – 2.35).
Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Key statistics and trends
- Sheriff has won three matches in a row On average, Sheriff scores 2.5 goals and concedes 1 goal per match 50% of Sheriff’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.5 Maccabi Tel Aviv has won three of their last four games The club scores an average of 2.12 goals and concedes almost half as many—1.23 per game
Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Probable starting lineups
Sheriff is likely to play a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Tymbur – Rai, Fomba, Siss – Pergoni, Kone, Moreo, Forov – Luku, Asprilla, Fratia
Maccabi Tel Aviv is likely to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Mishpati – Ben Harush, Eitor, Raz Shlomo, Ben Amo – Noy, Ben Liderman – Peretz, Kervin Andrade, Madmon – Yonas Malede