Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips — 30 July 2026

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff prediction for the Europa League second leg, including team form, tactical analysis, expected lineups, betting markets and best bet.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Prediction

Introduction

There is very little mystery left in this tie. Maccabi Tel Aviv won the first leg 5–0 in Tiraspol, scoring through Saied Abu Farchi, Dor Peretz, Sagiv Jehezkel and Issouf Sissokho. Sheriff had a few moments early in the game, but once Maccabi settled, the difference in movement and finishing was enormous.

The second leg is officially Maccabi’s home fixture, although the club’s schedule lists it at Batumi Stadium rather than in Tel Aviv. That reduces the usual home-ground factor, but a five-goal advantage still gives Maccabi complete control. Follow us to get more Football Asian Handicap Predictions. Enjoy!

Summer Changes

Kenny Miller has taken charge of a Maccabi side that already looks comfortable in his system. The team followed a 3–1 Super Cup victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva with the five-goal win against Sheriff. Maccabi also added striker Andres Sokler after the first leg, although it remains unclear whether he will be used immediately.

The clearest summer change is tactical rather than cosmetic. Maccabi have been using wing-backs aggressively, with Roy Revivo and Sagiv Jehezkel creating width while Dor Peretz and Ido Shahar arrive from deeper positions.

Team Form

Maccabi have scored eight goals in their opening two competitive matches of the campaign. Their defensive work has also been convincing, with goalkeeper Ofek Melika making important saves before the first leg became one-sided.

Sheriff reached this round by beating Aluminij 1–0 on aggregate, but their attack has offered little. Conceding five at home leaves them playing largely for pride.

Tactical Analysis

Maccabi do not need to chase another large score. They can circulate the ball, avoid unnecessary physical risks and allow Sheriff to take more initiative than usual.

Sheriff’s problem is deciding how brave to be. An aggressive approach could create one or two chances, but it would also leave their defence exposed again. If they defend deeply, the match may become slow and uneventful.

The most likely pattern is controlled Maccabi possession, followed by selective bursts rather than constant pressure.

Key Players

Maccabi Tel Aviv: Roy Revivo, Sagiv Jehezkel, Dor Peretz and Saied Abu Farchi.

Revivo caused Sheriff major problems from the left and contributed several dangerous deliveries. Jehezkel also attacked the space behind Sheriff’s full-back, while Abu Farchi combined physical presence with composed finishing.

Sheriff: Jayder Asprilla, Dhoraso Klas and Konan Loukou.

Asprilla produced one of Sheriff’s few threatening efforts in the first match, while Klas is important if the Moldovan side want to keep possession for longer periods.

Expected Lineups

Maccabi Tel Aviv, 3-4-2-1: Melika; Ben Hamo, Camara, Shlomo; Jehezkel, Sissokho, Noy, Revivo; Peretz, Shahar; Abu Farchi.

Sheriff, 4-3-3: Timbur; Mota, Ciss, Magassouba, Raí; Përgjoni, Klas, Forov; Loukou, Sapata, Asprilla.

These projections closely follow the first-leg selections, although Maccabi are likely to rotate at least two or three positions.

Head-to-Head

The first leg was the clubs’ first competitive meeting.

Sheriff 0–5 Maccabi Tel Aviv

Betting Markets

Market snapshot:

• Maccabi Tel Aviv: 1.37
• Draw: 5.30
• Sheriff: 9.00
• Maccabi AH -1.5: target 1.75–1.90
• BTTS No: target 1.75–1.90
• Over 2.5 goals: target 1.50–1.65

The home win is too short to offer much value. Rotation also makes a large handicap less appealing than it initially looks.

Best Bet

BTTS – No at 1.75 or better

Sheriff did not score in either match against Aluminij and rarely threatened Maccabi after the opening exchanges.

Score Prediction

Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–0 Sheriff Tiraspol

FAQ

Can Sheriff still qualify?

Only mathematically. They need to win by five goals to force extra time and by six to qualify in 90 minutes.

Will Maccabi rest players?

Some rotation is very likely because of the five-goal aggregate lead.

Is Maccabi -1.5 safe?

It is reasonable, but rotation and a slower tempo create more risk than the first-leg score suggests.

Conclusion

Maccabi have already completed the difficult part of the job. Sheriff may show more resistance, but the visitors still lack enough attacking quality to make the second leg competitive. Follow us to get more Football Asian Handicap Predictions. Enjoy!