Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- Kenny Miller has made a rapid impact on his Maccabi Tel-Aviv side since taking charge on 1 July 2026.
- They come into this fixture as the clear favorites after recording a thumping 5-0 victory over Sheriff in the reverse fixture in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 last week, while they come into this game on the back of a three-game winning streak that also includes a 3-1 win over Hapoel Beer-Sheva in the Super Cup.
- Maccabi's 4-3-3 system is built on width, while the fullbacks bomb forward and their midfielders make runs.
- They'll be looking to push Sheriff back here and put their numbers forward, looking to create chances with their width and transitions.
- Maccabi have scored an average of 2.50 goals per-match across all competitions so far this season, while conceding an average of 1.50 per-match.
Sheriff Tiraspol
- Sheriff have won three of their last five, drawing once and losing once.
- This included a 1-0 win over Aluminij and a 3-2 victory over CS Petrocub in the Moldovan league.
- They also scored 14 goals across all competitions, which was an average of 1.40.
- Victor Mihailov has done a fine job since taking over on 1 June 2025.
Key Players
Sayed Abu Farkhi is Maccabi's main man, with two goals in one appearance in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 so far.
Betting Insights
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv are the heavy favorites here at 1.49, with Sheriff Tiraspol 5.85 and the draw 4.3.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.65 looks the right play here.
Prediction
- Maccabi are the favorites for this game for good reason and we think that they'll set the tone for this tie in Batumi.
- Selection:Maccabi to win and Over 2.5 match goals.
