Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Sheriff Stadium (Tiraspol)
Game Time: July 25, 2024, 13:00
In the quarter-finals of the Europa League qualification, Sheriff faces Elfsborg. Both teams are eager to leverage their strengths for a favorable result in this encounter.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Sheriff:
- Won the previous round of the tournament via penalty shoot-out.
- Conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
- Wins the first half in 48% of matches.
- Elfsborg:
- Currently on a four-game winning streak.
- Scored at least once in their last 5 games.
- Wins the first half in 40% of matches.
Team Analysis
Sheriff: "The Wasps" are not used to finishing second in their domestic league, making last season's result a disappointment. They struggled in the previous round of the Europa League qualifiers, needing penalties to overcome Zira after a tough series. The team's defense has been shaky, conceding in eight consecutive matches.
Elfsborg: "The Elegant" had a strong previous season, finishing as the vice-champions of Sweden, which was a significant achievement. They continued their good form into the Europa League qualifiers, dispatching Paphos with a 3-0 win at home and following it up with a 5-2 win in Cyprus, showing their offensive prowess.
Team News
Sheriff:
- Injuries: Mbekeli may miss the game due to injury.
Elfsborg:
- Squad: The Swedish club has a full squad available for selection.
Possible Starting Line-ups
Sheriff (Possible line-up):
- Al-Toumi - Pata, Lince de Almeida, Behiratche – Kyabou, Fernandes, Badolo, Ademo, Yade – Chol Riak
Elfsborg (Possible line-up):
- Pettersson – Yegbe, Henriksson, Holmen – Hult, Ouma, Zeneli, Hedlund – Zeneli, Baidoo, Qasem
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first encounter between Sheriff and Elfsborg.
Free Prediction for the Match: Sheriff vs Elfsborg
Elfsborg is favored to win, even away from home. However, Sheriff has shown resilience, making a neutral bet on "total over 2.5 goals" a viable option.
Prediction: Total over 2.5 goals – odds: 1.83.
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