- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have averaged 2.50 and 1.50 goals per match in all competitions.
- Sheriff Tiraspol have scored 14 goals and have averaged 1.40 goals per game across all competitions.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have won three of their last five games, while Sheriff Tiraspol have won three, drawn one and lost one.
Maccabi can make it two from two in 2026
Maccabi's 5-0 thrashing of FC Sheriff in the reverse fixture last week was a bold statement and has made Thursday's fixture very one-sided on paper. In this Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs FC Sheriff Tiraspol preview, Maccabi come into the fixture as 1.49 favorites, whilst Sheriff are 5.85 and the draw is 4.3.
Kenny Miller has made a swift impact on Maccabi since taking the reins on 1st July 2026 and his team come into this game on the back of a three-game winning streak, with the 5-0 demolition of Sheriff followed by a 3-1 Super Cup win over Hapoel Beer-Sheva. Across their last 10 in all competitions, Maccabi have won five, drawn two and lost three.
Sheriff were also in mixed form before the reverse leg, which included a 1-0 win over Aluminij and a 3-2 league win over CS Petrocub. But the 5-0 loss was a shock to the system and they come into the game with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five.
Sheriff will look to frustrate and counter
The Moldovan outfit typically set up in a narrow 4-3-3 or a compact 4-2-3-1 and will look to stay rigid in defense, counter and pinch at set piece opportunities. Victor Mihailov has done a great job since taking over the reins on the 1st of June 2025 and they're a well-organized and tough side to break down.
Maccabi's 4-3-3 system is built on width, full backs who bomb forward and midfielders that get in behind, so I expect them to pin Sheriff in their own half and try to overcrowd the channels to create chances. Sheriff have been able to grind out wins but they will have to be extremely patient against Maccabi.
Maccabi can win & game can deliver goals
Maccabi are the clear favorites and the bookies seem to be expecting a lively affair, but I feel they are likely to control the matchup in Batumi. The most likely angle for this game is for Maccabi to pick up another win, so I'm backing a Maccabi win and over 2.5 goals at 1.65. For more Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs FC Sheriff Tiraspol betting tips, the same market looks appealing again. Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs FC Sheriff Tiraspol prediction suggests another strong performance, and Sayed Abu Farkhi has been Maccabi's most dangerous player in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 with two goals in his one appearance.
