Sheriff Tiraspol will make the trip to Stadion Galgenwaard for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier against Utrecht on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
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Utrecht vs Sheriff Tiraspol predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of Utrecht's last six matches.
- The first leg of this tie was a four-goal thriller.
- Sheriff Tiraspol are currently on a four-game winless run.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 2-1 Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol have been going through a rough patch, as they suffered three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions.
Utrecht cruised to a 3-1 away win in the first leg of this tie last week. They should be able to complete the sweep at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 7/20 (1.35) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Utrecht are the expected winners at 7/20 (1.35). Teams with these odds usually have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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Additionally, eight of Sheriff Tiraspol’s last 10 matches, and five of Utrecht's last six games went above the 2.5-goal threshold. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
Sheriff Tiraspol suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of this tie last week, even though they opened the scoring.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 24/07/25
Sheriff Tiraspol
FC Utrecht
Utrecht preview: No new absentees
Utrecht are edging closer to the third qualifying round after recording a 3-1 win away from home in last week's encounter with Sheriff.
Zidane Iqbal remains sidelined due to a knee injury. The Iraqi midfielder has not featured for the home side since early April, and is still a significant way off returning to competitive action.
Vasilis Barkas is expected to remain in goal for this game after his crucial saves last time out, while David Min and Yoann Cathline should still get the nod up front in Ron Jans’ 4-4-2 system.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), El Karouani, Hoorn, Viergever, Hooremans, Engwanda, Zechiel, Jensen, Blake, Min & Cathline
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
Sheriff Tiraspol preview: Hoping to halt their winless streak
Sheriff have dropped points in back-to-back league games (D1, L1) for the first time this season, after enjoying a perfect start to the campaign with four straight wins.
While the visitors lead the way in the Super Liga with 13 points after six games, they will arrive at this encounter in low spirits due to two consecutive defeats: 3-1 to Utrecht last Thursday and 3-2 to Zimbru last Sunday.
The Moldovan side failed to make it past this round last season and are also on the brink of being eliminated this time, unless there is a huge turnaround in their fortunes at Stadion Galgenwaard.
Luis Phelipe remains out of contention for Sheriff Tiraspol due to a surgery which will keep him out until late August.
Predicted lineup: Dyulgerov (GK), Swen, Boakye, Magassouba, Serobyan, Ademo, Soumah, Lopes, Diarra, Djoni & Yade.
Moldova Divizia Nationala 02/11/24
W
FC Milsami
0
Sheriff Tiraspol
4
Moldova Divizia Nationala 19/10/24
D
CS Petrocub
1
Sheriff Tiraspol
1
Moldova Divizia Nationala 18/08/24
W
CS Petrocub
0
Sheriff Tiraspol
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24
L
Olimpija Ljubljana
1
Sheriff Tiraspol
0
Moldova Divizia Nationala 11/08/24
W
CF Sparta Selemet
0
Sheriff Tiraspol
1
Player to watch: Adrian Blake
Adrian Blake scored Utrecht's third goal when these teams clashed last week, ensuring his team would go into this clash with a two-goal advantage. The former Watford forward has scored three goals in his last three appearances and will fancy his chances against Sheriff Tiraspol once again.