Sheriff (home)
- Sheriff's home record reads two wins, two draws and one defeat.
- Their latest stretch includes a 5-0 hammering by Maccabi Tel-Aviv, a 0-0 draw with FC Milsami Orhei and a 1-0 defeat to Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
- They have shown a steady run across competitions, with a 4-4-2 pattern in recent games.
St. Gallen (away)
- St. Gallen have the slight edge ahead of the first leg at Sheriff Stadium in Moldova on Thursday.
- Enrico Maassen's men have won six, drawn one and lost three of their 10 since he took charge on 1 July 2024.
- Their philosophy is to attack and press, and recent results include a 2-1 win over FC Zurich and a 5-0 defeat to SL Benfica.
Sheriff
- Victor Mihailov has done a superb job since 1 June 2025, keeping the team compact, disciplined and difficult to break down.
- Jayder Asprilla has scored two of Sheriff's four goals in the last five games.
St. Gallen
Enrico Maassen has implemented an aggressive, pressing style since taking charge.
Betting Insights
- Odds: St. Gallen 1.95, Sheriff 3.55, Draw 3.65.
- Goal markets: BTTS 1.52, Over 2.5 goals 1.6.
- Sheriff are conceding 1.40 goals per game at home in all competitions.
- St. Gallen are conceding 2.20 per game on the road.
Prediction
- Stick with St. Gallen in a tight clash.
- A high-pressing St. Gallen should edge it, while Sheriff will aim to force a counter-attacking match.
