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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Prediction, Tips & Odds

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol

UEFA Europa League2nd Qualifying Round
Maccabi Tel Aviv
WWLWW
1 - 0
Adjarabet Arena, Batumi
Referee: M. Redder
Sheriff Tiraspol
WLWLD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.56 (implied 64.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 66.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.50). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.5% vs 64.0%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Maccabi Tel Aviv to win, projecting a scoreline of 2-1 against Sheriff Tiraspol. Maccabi Tel Aviv has shown resilience in their recent form, recording three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. This suggests they are capable of bouncing back from setbacks, which could be crucial in a knockout scenario like this. On the other hand, Sheriff Tiraspol is currently enjoying an unbeaten streak, with three victories and two draws in their last five encounters. Their consistent performance indicates a solid foundation, but they may face challenges in adapting to the competitive atmosphere at Bloomfield Stadium. According to the model, Maccabi Tel Aviv has a win probability of around 60%, while Sheriff Tiraspol stands at approximately 25%. One key market percentage to note is the expected likelihood of Maccabi Tel Aviv scoring at least two goals. However, an honest caveat is that Sheriff Tiraspol's unbeaten run could pose a significant threat, especially if they manage to maintain their form. The full method behind these predictions can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as analyzed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which employs an in-house model focusing on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win63%1.33
Draw18%4.97
Sheriff Tiraspol Win19%8.11
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8451.7%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5655.9%

Combined goal output is high (3.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 Sheriff Tiraspol
6.5815.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Maccabi Tel Aviv -1.5
1.8343%

Maccabi Tel Aviv have been the stronger side, winning 60% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.58
15.3%
1-0
7.54
13.3%
2-1
7.98
12.7%
3-0
8.32
12.1%
1-1
9.21
10.9%
3-1
9.87
10.3%

Our model projects a 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv win as the most likely scoreline at 15.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Maccabi Tel Aviv clean sheets, in line with their 40% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Maccabi Tel Aviv
-0.0
1.07
Sheriff Tiraspol
+0.0
6.30
Maccabi Tel Aviv
-0.5
1.32
Sheriff Tiraspol
+0.5
6.70
Maccabi Tel Aviv
-1.5
1.83
Sheriff Tiraspol
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Maccabi Tel Aviv are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.315.009.251.572.351.831.83
Marathonbet
1.334.958.301.532.231.841.84
Betfair
1.305.008.501.532.451.901.87
Pinnacle
1.344.807.781.562.35
SBO
1.304.626.47
William Hill
1.334.607.501.801.91
Bet365
1.334.758.501.602.301.831.83
1xBet
1.375.158.601.622.361.841.86
Unibet
1.345.107.501.482.431.761.92
Betano
1.355.108.501.602.421.871.87
Superbet
1.355.357.901.592.371.901.85
BetVictor
1.305.258.501.542.261.831.87

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
55.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XMaccabi Tel Aviv or Draw
81%1.06
12Maccabi Tel Aviv or Sheriff Tiraspol
82%1.14
X2Draw or Sheriff Tiraspol
37%3.17

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Maccabi Tel Aviv leads 1-0)
1 Maccabi Tel Aviv0 Draw0 Sheriff Tiraspol
23 Jul
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League

Maccabi Tel Aviv has a head-to-head record of 1 win against Sheriff Tiraspol, with no draws or wins for the latter. The lone match between these teams ended with Maccabi Tel Aviv securing a narrow 1-0 victory. This suggests a competitive encounter, but it also indicates that Maccabi Tel Aviv has historically managed to edge out Sheriff Tiraspol. Since there is only one match in this record, it does not provide a comprehensive view of their overall rivalry.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Maccabi Tel AvivSheriff Tiraspol
1.93Goals p.g.1.37
1.07Goals conceded p.g.0.95
40%Clean sheets47%
60%Win rate53%
3Avg goals in match2.32
45%Possession %63%
3.8Shots on target / game4.0
3.8Corners per game7.0
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Recent Form

Maccabi Tel Aviv have won 4 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 and beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 2D 4L from the last 15 games (60% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Maccabi Tel AvivAll competitions
16 Aug
Maccabi Netanya
0-1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Toto Cup Ligat Al
13 Aug
CSKA Sofia
1-3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League
06 Aug
Maccabi Tel Aviv
0-3
CSKA Sofia
UEFA Europa League
30 Jul
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1-0
Sheriff Tiraspol
UEFA Europa League
23 Jul
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-5
Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League
16 Jul
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1-3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Super Cup
9
Win
60%
2
Draw
13%
4
Lost
27%
Sheriff Tiraspol
Recent Form

Sheriff Tiraspol have won 4 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat CSF Bălți 1-5 and lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 5L from the last 19 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sheriff TiraspolAll competitions
09 Aug
Sheriff Tiraspol
1-0
Dacia-Buiucani
Super Liga
06 Aug
Sheriff Tiraspol
1-3
FC ST. Gallen
UEFA Europa Conference League
02 Aug
CSF Bălți
1-5
Sheriff Tiraspol
Super Liga
30 Jul
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1-0
Sheriff Tiraspol
UEFA Europa League
26 Jul
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-0
Milsami Orhei
Super Liga
23 Jul
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-5
Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League
10
Win
53%
4
Draw
21%
5
Lost
26%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Maccabi Tel Aviv

No reported absences

Sheriff Tiraspol

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win1.33 (63.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.56 (55.9%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.35 (44.1%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (51.7%)
BTTS No1.87 (48.3%)
Speculative
Draw4.97 (18.1%)
Sheriff Tiraspol Win8.11 (18.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Redder has averaged 2.0 yellow cards per match across 3 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Maccabi Tel Aviv have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Sheriff Tiraspol 7.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Maccabi Tel Aviv have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 60% of their matches and averaging 1.9 goals per game. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Maccabi Tel Aviv player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.