The Europa League qualifying rounds continue with an intriguing second leg match between Elfsborg and Sheriff Tiraspol.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the teams, their form, predictions, and more.
Match Overview
First Leg Recap
Elfsborg hold a crucial advantage after securing a 1-0 away victory in the first leg, thanks to a late goal by Simon Hedlund.
The Swedish side now aims to capitalize on this lead in the second leg at their home ground, Boras Arena.
Team Form and Performance
Elfsborg
Elfsborg have been in commendable form in the Europa League, winning their last five fixtures at Boras Arena.
Despite a recent 2-1 league loss to Djurgardens IF, the team is expected to bounce back strong.
Manager Oscar Hiljemark, who took charge in June 2024, has injected new energy into the squad, which is evident in their robust European performance.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Elfsborg: WWWW (Europa League)
Recent Loss: Djurgardens IF (Allsvenskan)
Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol face an uphill battle to overturn the deficit. Their away form in European competitions has been disappointing, with just one win in their last nine matches.
Moreover, they are yet to begin their domestic season, which puts them at a fitness disadvantage.
Recent Form (Europa League)
Sheriff Tiraspol: LWL
Team News and Lineups
Elfsborg
Elfsborg are likely to stick with a similar lineup that performed well against Djurgardens IF.
Key players like Simon Hedlund and Arber Zeneli, both pivotal in scoring, are expected to start.
Possible Starting XI: Pettersson; Hedlund, Holmen, Henriksson, Yegbe, Hult; Baidoo, Baldursson, B. Zeneli; A. Zeneli, Abdulai
Sheriff Tiraspol
Manager Yury Gura might retain the same lineup that narrowly lost the first leg.
Striker Cedric Badolo, who was stellar last season, will be crucial in their quest for goals.
Possible Starting XI: Al-Tumi; Pata, Behiratche, Lins, Boakye; Mija, Allach, Kyabou; Paulo, Ademo, Badolo
Prediction
Given Elfsborg’s impressive home record and recent form, they are favourites to win this encounter.
Sheriff Tiraspol’s struggles away from home further tilt the balance in favour of the Swedish side.
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