Will Sheriff Tiraspol use home advantage?
Meanwhile, the qualifying phase for the Europa League is really getting underway. Sheriff Tiraspol have big ambitions and want to qualify for the main round in the competition. However, that also applies to the guests, BATE Borisov.
The Sheriff Tiraspol vs. BATE Borisov prediction from the bookmakers shows that the home side will go into the match as favourites. Individually, the hosts have advantages, and having a home game certainly doesn’t hurt in this case. Nevertheless, the superiority in this form must first be brought onto the pitch.
The last impressions of the team from the Republic of Moldova were not bad, though. That’s one of the reasons why our Sheriff Tiraspol vs. BATE Borisov tip is that the hosts will win this match and put themselves in a good position for the second leg.
Sheriff Tiraspol – Statistics & current form
Sheriff Tiraspol from the Republic of Moldova will be looking to qualify for the Europa League. Coach Roberto Bordin’s side have gained some experience in European competition in recent years and will be looking to capitalise on just that in this qualifying phase. On the first matchday in the domestic league, there was a 1-0 away win at Petrocub.
In the domestic league, Sheriff Tiraspol is considered the hottest candidate for the title. The team has individual advantages over most other teams. In the current season, five competitive matches have already been played, three of them won, two lost. One defeat, against Maccabi Haifa, sealed their elimination from the Champions League qualifiers.
The Sheriff Tiraspol vs. BATE Borisov odds indicate a favourite role for the home side. The team is slowly finding its rhythm and has won both home games in the new season, once against Farul, once against Maccabi. Season-to-date, there have only been two defeats in 15 games, so the team is making a good impression.
Sheriff Tiraspol rely on home strength
The hosts are a power especially at home. In the domestic league, Sheriff Tiraspol hardly ever lose at home, the team completed the 2022/23 season completely without a defeat at home, both in the regular season and in the championship round. In addition, only five goals were conceded in 14 home games, which is also an excellent mark.
Last season’s Moldovan double winners will now be looking to take the next step towards the group stage and ideally celebrate a convincing home victory. Judging by their playing style and individual abilities, that seems to be a goal that can definitely be achieved.
On a good day, the hosts are in the condition to clearly dominate this opponent. Therefore, ahead of the Sheriff Tiraspol vs BATE Borisov match, our prediction is also that the home side will win.
Predicted line-up of Sheriff Tiraspol:
Koval – Bueno, Kiki, Tovar, Artunduaga – Ademo, Ricardinho, Badolo, Joao Paulo, Ngom Mbekeli – Luvannor
BATE Borisov – Statistics & current form
BATE Borisov will be hoping to qualify for the Europa League this season. But for coach Kirill Alshevskiy’s team, that will not be easy. First, they took part in the Champions League qualifying round, but were swept out of the stadium by Aris Limassol. BATE lost extremely clearly with 3:5 and 2:6.
This is not to be repeated, but the season of the guests from Belarus has not been going well so far. In the domestic league, the team has only 22 points after 14 games so far, which currently means an average fifth place. This does not match the club’s expectations. In terms of transfers, there is also little that can be done.
The great individual class is not to be found in the team, apart from perhaps Valeriy Gromyko, who is the lynchpin in the offensive game and has also been able to score the most goals for BATE this season. He is playmaker and finishing player in one person. The visitors will put a lot of emphasis on being better defensively than they have been lately. The Sheriff Tiraspol vs. BATE Borisov betting odds show that the bookmakers see it the same way, as bets on more than 2.5 goals are already listed at decent odds.
BATE Borisov stronger away from home
The visitors have been better away than at home in the domestic league so far. BATE Borisov have picked up a good 14 points in seven away games, while at home they have only managed eight points in seven games. In addition, the defence is a little better away from home, which should be a slight encouragement. In any case, good form on the day is essential if a good result is to be achieved.
Actually, BATE Borisov can act defensively compact and thus pose problems to the opponent, the team has already shown that. That is why our value tip for the match between Sheriff Tiraspol and BATE Borisov is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored. You can find a current overview of various sports betting bonuses at Wettbasis.
Predicted line-up of BATE Borisov:
Kudravets – Khadarkevich, Martynov, Bane – Nechaev, Bocherov, Grechikho, Jimoh – Gromyko – Podstrelov, Laptev
Sheriff Tiraspol – BATE Borisov Direct comparison / H2H-balance
The two teams faced each other in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League in 2010/11. Back then, BATE Borisov won both games, 1-0 away and 3-1 at home
Sheriff Tiraspol – BATE Borisov Tip
Sheriff Tiraspol are favourites ahead of this first leg, but must also ensure they carry their good form from recent games. The home side, unsurprisingly, are banking on their home advantage and will be looking to lay the foundations for progress.
Because of Sheriff Tiraspol’s home record and individual superiority, our prediction before the match between Sheriff Tiraspol and BATE Borisov is that the hosts will win the game.
