IF Elfsborg vs Sheriff Tiraspol Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 01/08/2024, 04:55  by Sridhar in Europa League Predictions

Elfsborg will look to close out the tie and extend their participation in the Europa League as they host Sheriff Tiraspol. This second-leg match of the second qualifying round will be played at the Boras Arena on Thursday, with the prediction of a home win.

The winner of this two-legged tie will go on to play the winner of the match between Corvinul and Rijeka, while the loser will drop to the Conference League. Elfsborg have an advantage, having won the first leg by a 1-0 scoreline. That was thanks to a penalty in the 86th minute, making it a sixth straight win. However, they come here after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Djurgarden in the Swedish league. Despite that, six wins from their last seven indicate they are a tough side to beat.

Sheriff started this campaign in the first round, defeating Zira 5-4 via penalties. It is their inconsistency that is a problem, having lost two of their three matches this season. Both those defeats have seen them fail to score, and that remains their problem area coming into this leg.

It is their away record in Europe that puts further doubts over their chances, as Sheriff have struggled on the road in their recent matches. Sheriff have just one win in their last nine matches on the road, which came in the previous round.