Elfsborg vs Sheriff Prediction: Elfsborg is favored to win 2-0 against Sheriff Tiraspol, advancing with a 3-0 aggregate score in their Europa League qualifier.
The UEFA Europa League second qualifying round second leg match between IF Elfsborg and Sheriff Tiraspol is set to take place on Thursday, August 1st at 17:00 UTC at the Borås Arena in Boras, Sweden. Elfsborg hold a 1-0 aggregate lead after winning the first leg away from home.
Predicted Elfsborg vs Sheriff Lineups
Predicted Elfsborg Lineup (4-2-3-1): Henriksson, Hult, Abdulai, Baldursson, Yegbe, B. Zeneli, Pettersson, Hedlund, Holmen, Baidoo, A. Zeneli.
Predicted Sheriff Lineup(4-3-3): Pata, Lins, Paulo, Mija, Badolo, Boakye, Kyabou, Ademo, Behiratche, Al-Tumi, Allach.
Key Players to Watch
For Elfsborg, Simon Hedlund and Arber Zeneli have been crucial in attack this season, jointly leading the team with 5 goals each in league play. Their creativity and goal threat will be vital.
Sheriff will look to forward Cedric Badolo to provide an attacking spark. He was their top scorer last season but has yet to find the net in this campaign.
Injury News
No major injury concerns have been reported for either side ahead of this match.
Current Form
Elfsborg come into this match in mixed form. They suffered their first defeat under new manager Oscar Hiljemark in their last match, losing 2-1 at home to Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Prior to that, they had won five consecutive matches across all competitions, including the 1-0 first leg victory over Sheriff.
Sheriff have struggled for consistency recently, losing three of their last five competitive matches. Their domestic league season has not yet begun, potentially leaving them at a disadvantage in terms of match sharpness compared to Elfsborg.
Head-to-Head Record
These teams have only met once previously – the first leg of this tie which Elfsborg won 1-0 away from home.
Where to Watch Elfsborg vs Sheriff Live?
The match will be broadcast live on various channels depending on your location. Here’s the Elfsborg vs Sheriff live streaming and TV schedule for some countries:
- Sweden: Sport Bladet Play
- USA: NA
- UK: NA
Note: Broadcast information may be subject to change. Please check your local listings for the most up-to-date information.
Correct Score Prediction: Who Will Win?
Elfsborg’s home form and first leg advantage make them favorites to progress. Their recent domestic defeat may serve as extra motivation to bounce back strongly. Sheriff face an uphill battle but will be desperate to overturn the deficit.
Elfsborg vs Sheriff Prediction: Elfsborg 2-0 Sheriff (3-0 on aggregate)
Elfsborg’s superior match sharpness and home advantage should see them through to the next round relatively comfortably. However, Sheriff cannot be underestimated and will fight hard to keep their European dreams alive.
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