Exciting qualification match in Moldova

Our betting tip for the duel between Sheriff Tiraspol and Maccabi Haifa is of course based on statistics and facts. Finally, we want to give our readers a solid recommendation to take with them. For this to happen, the prognosis must be correct. It is also important that you have placed the bet by Wednesday 26th July 2023.

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Sheriff Tiraspol form

At first glance, the Moldova team seems to be the blatant underdogs. Many fans of cultivated football could not even name the champion from this nation. However, we should not write off the club in advance. Especially since the competitor from Israel is also not known for international success. After all, Sheriff Tiraspol is the series champion in Moldova. Last season they qualified for the Championship group with ten wins, three draws and one loss (24:6 goals). By the way, there were five wins and two draws (12:3 goals) at home. In the master group, Tiraspol remained undefeated. Our forecast shows seven wins and three draws. Then again 15:3 goals came about. The defensive work in particular is really impressive. This could at least be an indication that few goals are to be expected in a direct duel with Maccabi Haifa. Of course we look at the last games again in detail.

If we take a look at Sheriff Tiraspol's last ten games, only one defeat can be discovered. The loss even came about in a CL qualifying game. However, four matches ended in a draw after regulation time. The last two CL qualifiers were against Farul Constanta. After losing the first leg 0-1, Sheriff Tiraspol impressed with a clear 3-0 win in the second leg. Earlier, the cup ended in Moldova with a 0-0 draw against Balti. The match went to penalties, where Tiraspol clinched victory. There were also threes in the league in a duel with FC Milsami (4:0) and with Sf. George (2-0). Of course we want to call the 0-0 draw in the home game against Zinbru Chisinau. The 1-0 cup win against FC Petrocub is also worth mentioning.

Maccabi Haifa form

Maccabi Haifa has a more resonant name in Europe. Perhaps they have appeared more often in international competitions. In any case, they were able to win the domestic league last year as well. It came in the main round to 20 wins in 26 games. Two draws and only four defeats are also worth mentioning. Maccabi Haifa scored 51 goals and conceded 24 goals. Away there were eight successes, one draw and four losses with 18-15 goals. So the away match could become a small problem in the prediction today. In the championship group there were a total of 27 wins, three draws and six losses to report. Here there are a total of 76-34 goals. It also looks away from home with ten successes, two draws and six losses.

In the new season, Maccabi Haifa has already won the Supercup 3-1 over Beitar Jerusalem. Even the half-time deficit didn't upset the team. Ultimately, the win was statistically well deserved. Before that there were friendlies and of course the qualification for the premier class. There it was in the last round against Spartans. After a 4-0 in the first leg, a 2-1 in the second leg was sufficient. We can also look back on five friendlies. The 0-1 against St. Polten and the 1-2 against Slavia Prague are worth mentioning. Previously, Haifa won 3-0 over Cluj and 4-1 in a duel with Aris Thessaloniki. The first friendly of the season ended 0-1 – also against Thessaloniki. 

Sheriff Tiraspol - Maccabi Haifa: What to expect? 

Under 2.5 goals are our top pick. Especially the team from Moldova, who have the home right on their side today, tends to score few goals. Maccabi Haifa won't take too many risks away from home. Precisely for this reason and because Sheriff Tiraspol ended four of his last ten games with a draw, we bet on the draw X as the second bet.

• Under 2.5
• Draw (risk)

* All odds and markets are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.