Sheriff Tiraspol – Maccabi Haifa : Preview & Prediction
FK Sheriff Tiraspol and Maccabi Haifa have not returned to their respective leagues, but both clubs have 2 final cup victories to their name. FK Sheriff Tiraspol beat Baldi (0-0, 7 tab 6) in the Moldovan Cup final on May 28, while Maccabi Haifa triumphed over Beitar Jerusalem (3-1) in the Super Cup final at the weekend. FK Sheriff Tiraspol, who beat Real Madrid (1-2) at Santiago Bernabeu in September 2021 in one of their greatest European exploits, beat Romanian club Farul Constanta (1-0 and 3-0) in extra time at Stadionul Sheriff early last week. After 2 consecutive defeats in their last two friendlies against Slavia Prague (1-2) and St.Polten (0-1) at the beginning of July, Israeli club Maccabi Haifa have just racked up 3 wins in a row against Hamrun (0-4 and 2-1) in the 1/8th qualifying round for the Champions League group phase, and then against Beitar Jerusalem (3-1) this Saturday in the Super Cup final. Last season, Maccabi Haifa failed to shine away from home in the Champions League group phase, suffering 3 defeats at the hands of Benfica (2-0), Juventus Turin (3-1) and PSG (7-2). Another disappointment in Moldavia this time?
FK Sheriff Tiraspol are unbeaten at home in 10 matches (8 wins and 2 draws).
Maccabi Haifa have won just 4 of their last 11 away matches.
Sheriff Tiraspol have conceded just 1 defeat in their last 15 outings.
Maccabi Haifa have lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
Sheriff Tiraspol have won 9 of their last 12 home matches in this C1.
Maccabi Haifa have lost 10 of their last 14 away matches in the Champions League.
Sheriff Tiraspol – Maccabi Haifa : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
