FC Sheriff vs FC Utrecht Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Qualifiers 2nd Round Leg 1

This will be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

FC Sheriff Tiraspol are ready to lock horns with FC Utrecht in the second round 1st leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League qualifiers. The interesting contest between the two teams is scheduled to take place at the Nisporeni Stadium.

The Moldovan National Division side have now reached the second round of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. They are at the top of their league table. This European competition game is going to be a high-stakes one. Sheriff Tiraspol are coming in after defeating Prishtina in the first round.

The Dutch football club FC Utrecht will now be involved in their first game of the Europa League qualifiers. They finished fourth in their domestic league and came up with decent performances, if not the best. Even though they were unable to secure a positive result in their last couple of matches, Utrecht will be looking to kick things off with a win.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nisporeni, Moldova
• Stadium: Nisporeni Stadium
• Date: Thursday, July 24
• Kick-off Time: 22:30 IST/ 17:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sheriff Tiraspol: W-W-W-L-D

FC Utrecht: W-L-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Cyrille Bayala (Sheriff Tiraspol)

The 29-year-old forward, who also plays as a midfielder, is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. Cyrille Bayala scored a hat-trick in the first round of the Europa League qualifiers. He helped FC Sheriff secure a win.

With his attacking and goal-scoring skills, Bayala is likely to trouble the opponent’s defence.

David Min (FC Utrecht)

David Min will be leading FC Utrecht in the attacking front. Even though he was not impressive for his side in the last season, Min is going to play an important role in the final third. Utrecht will be the visiting side, and they will be under some pressure, but the 26-year-old Dutch forward can be essential for them.

Match Facts

• Neither of these clubs have won any of their last two games.
• Sheriff Tiraspol have won three of their last five games.
• FC Utrecht have only won one of their last five matches.

FC Sheriff vs FC Utrecht: Betting Tips and odds

• Sheriff Tiraspol to win
• Cyrille Bayala to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

FC Sheriff are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

FC Utrecht might miss out on the services of Can Bozdogan and Zidane Iqbal due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Sheriff Tiraspol won: 0

FC Utrecht won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Sheriff predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Dyulgerov (GK); Boakye, Magassouba, Lopes De Oliveira; Atila, Bayala, Soumah, Ademo, Yade; Diarra, Gjoni

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Barkas (GK); Vesterlund, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani; Engwanda, Zechiel; Rodríguez, De Wit, Cathline; Min

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an interesting and entertaining contest. FC Sheriff are likely to come out on top as the better team against FC Utrecht in the UEFA Europa League qualifying clash.

Prediction: FC Sheriff 2-1 FC Utrecht

Telecast Details

TBD

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