7th Aug. UEFA Conference League - Anderlecht VS Sheriff Tiraspol Prediction
UEFA Conference League - Anderlecht VS Sheriff Tiraspol
Match Time:08-08-2025 02:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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RSC Anderlecht
RSC Anderlecht, coached by Brian Riemer, enters the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League after a dramatic exit from the Europa League second qualifying round, losing to BK Häcken on penalties (2-2 aggregate, 2-1 home, 1-0 away) following a 90+2nd-minute goal by Zeidane Inoussa. In the Belgian Pro League, Anderlecht is unbeaten, drawing 1-1 with Club Brugge and winning 2-0 against Sint-Truiden, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 goals conceded. Key players include Kasper Dolberg, Théo Leoni, and Yari Verschaeren, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Schmeichel; Sardella, Vertonghen, Simić, N’Diaye; Rits, Leoni, Verschaeren; Amuzu, Dolberg, Dreyer. Anderlecht’s strengths are their attacking fluidity and home support at Lotto Park (sold out, 22,500 capacity), but their recent penalty shootout loss and lack of European knockout experience since 2017-18 are concerns. They aim to leverage their home advantage to secure a first-leg lead, with a Conference League play-off spot against Aris Limassol or AEK Athens at stake.
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
FC Sheriff Tiraspol, led by Miodrag Pivaš, also dropped from the Europa League after a 7-2 aggregate loss to FC Utrecht in the second round (3-1 away, 4-1 home), following a 5-2 aggregate win over FC Prishtina in the first round (4-0, 1-2). In the Moldovan Super Liga, Sheriff started with a 2-0 win over CSF Bălți, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded across their last four competitive matches. Key players include Anicet Oussou, João Paulo Fernandes, and Dumitru Celiadnic, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Koval; Costanza, Yansané, Garananga, Basit; Badolo, Oussou; Fernandes, Loum, Celiadnic; Colley. Sheriff’s strengths are their attacking intent (scoring in 7 of last 8 games), but their defensive frailties (7 goals conceded vs. Utrecht) and travel challenges due to Transnistria advisories are issues. They seek an upset to advance to the play-off round.
Head-to-Head
Anderlecht and Sheriff have no prior competitive meetings, making this their first encounter. Matches between Belgian and Moldovan sides in UEFA competitions are rare, averaging 2.5 goals, with 50% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS).
Predicted Score: RSC Anderlecht 3-1 FC Sheriff Tiraspol
This first-leg clash on August 7, 2025, at Lotto Park, Brussels, at 4:00 PM CEST (10:00 AM EDT), is a sell-out, broadcast on beIN SPORTS and streamed on UEFA.tv and Sofascore, with referee Halil Umut Meler officiating. Anderlecht’s Dolberg and Verschaeren face Sheriff’s Fernandes and Colley, with Anderlecht’s home strength (unbeaten in 5 home games) tested by Sheriff’s attacking threat despite their defensive issues. Anderlecht are favorites (-170 odds) over Sheriff (+400), with a draw at +250. Trends (Anderlecht: 60% BTTS; Sheriff: 80%) suggest goals, with betting tips favoring BTTS (-167 odds) and over 2.5 goals (+105). Cards may be issued in the 20°C afternoon if Sheriff’s physicality rises. The winner faces Aris Limassol or AEK Athens in the play-off round; the loser enters the Conference League play-offs. Anderlecht is likely to score through Dolberg, with Colley possibly netting for Sheriff. Anderlecht’s home form and quality should secure a win, but Sheriff’s attack keeps it competitive.
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