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Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

UEFA Europa League2nd Qualifying Round
Sheriff Tiraspol
WLWLD
0 - 5
Sheriff Arena, Tiraspol
Referee: K. Athanassiou
Maccabi Tel Aviv
WLWWW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.58 (implied 63.3%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.52). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.8% vs 63.3%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Sheriff Tiraspol to win against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Sheriff has shown solid form lately, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. This consistency suggests they have been effective in both attack and defence, which will be crucial in a knockout tie. On the other side, Maccabi Tel Aviv has had a mixed bag of results recently, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. While they have demonstrated the ability to secure victories, their one defeat indicates potential vulnerabilities that Sheriff could exploit. The model indicates a strong probability of victory for Sheriff, reflecting their recent performance. However, Maccabi's ability to counterattack and secure results means they cannot be underestimated. As always, unexpected factors could influence the match outcome, such as injuries or tactical changes. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates matches based on expected goals and actual results across 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
Sheriff Tiraspol Win36%3.07
Draw24%3.17
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win40%2.24
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9750.3%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.5854.9%

Sheriff Tiraspol manage games at home, conceding just 0.95 goals per match. Maccabi Tel Aviv score 2.00 on the road.

Correct Score
Sheriff Tiraspol 1-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
5.7817.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Maccabi Tel Aviv -0.0
1.6334%

Maccabi Tel Aviv have been the stronger side, winning 57% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.78
17.4%
0-1
6.12
16.5%
0-0
7.53
13.4%
1-0
7.53
13.4%
1-2
8.73
11.6%
0-2
9.51
10.7%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sheriff Tiraspol
-0.0
2.19
Maccabi Tel Aviv
+0.0
1.63
Sheriff Tiraspol
-0.3
2.50
Maccabi Tel Aviv
+0.3
1.98
Sheriff Tiraspol
-0.5
3.10
Maccabi Tel Aviv
+0.5
2.12
Sheriff Tiraspol
-1.5
6.50
Maccabi Tel Aviv
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 6 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

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.153.252.252.251.621.911.77
Marathonbet
3.083.282.262.311.591.951.74
Betfair
3.003.202.302.301.602.001.80
Pinnacle
2.933.212.212.311.55
SBO
3.022.892.11
William Hill
3.003.002.201.951.75
Bet365
2.903.102.302.301.602.001.73
1xBet
3.063.302.282.311.591.951.76
Unibet
3.303.302.102.281.532.021.68
Betano
3.003.152.322.301.571.951.75
Superbet
3.303.252.202.271.592.001.73
BetVictor
3.103.102.382.211.571.931.78

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
65.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
45.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
21.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSheriff Tiraspol or Draw
60%1.58
12Sheriff Tiraspol or Maccabi Tel Aviv
76%1.30
X2Draw or Maccabi Tel Aviv
64%1.32

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Maccabi Tel Aviv leads 1-0)
0 Sheriff Tiraspol0 Draw1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
23 Jul
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League

In their only previous encounter, Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Sheriff Tiraspol with a score of 1-0. This narrow victory suggests a tightly contested match, with neither side able to dominate. Since this is the sole fixture between the two teams, it does not indicate a clear trend or pattern in their head-to-head history. Sheriff Tiraspol has yet to register a win against Maccabi Tel Aviv, making their next meeting significant for potential changes in their record.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sheriff TiraspolMaccabi Tel Aviv
1.37Goals p.g.2
0.95Goals conceded p.g.1.14
47%Clean sheets36%
53%Win rate57%
2.32Avg goals in match3.14
63%Possession %45%
4.0Shots on target / game3.8
7.0Corners per game3.8
Sheriff Tiraspol
Recent Form

Sheriff Tiraspol have won 6 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Dacia-Buiucani 1-0 and lost to FC ST. Gallen 1-3.

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%
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Recent Form

Maccabi Tel Aviv have won 4 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-3 and beat Sheriff Tiraspol 0-5.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 2D 4L from the last 14 games (57% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Maccabi Tel AvivAll competitions
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
03 Jul
IMT Novi Beograd
1-0
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
57%
2
Draw
14%
4
Lost
29%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Sheriff Tiraspol

No reported absences

Maccabi Tel Aviv

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.

Value Bets
Sheriff Tiraspol Win3.07 (36%)
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win2.24 (39.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.28 (45.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.58 (54.9%)
Both Teams Score1.97 (50.3%)
BTTS No1.75 (49.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.17 (24.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

K. Athanassiou has averaged 6.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sheriff Tiraspol have averaged 7.0 corners per match at home; Maccabi Tel Aviv 3.8 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 57% of their matches and averaging 2.0 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 Under

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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.