The second leg of the 2025/26 Europa Conference League third qualifying round between Sheriff (Moldova) and Anderlecht (Belgium) will take place on August 14 at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau. The first match ended 3-0 in favor of Anderlecht. Sheriff vs. Anderlecht: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sheriff
The Moldovan side suffered a 0-3 defeat in the first leg. This loss marked their fifth consecutive defeat in the Europa Conference League. Moreover, Sheriff failed to score in four of those matches. To advance to the next round, the team from Chisinau needs to win by at least a four-goal margin. Although they have not achieved such a result in the Conference League, they did manage it last year in the Europa League.
- Sheriff has conceded in all 7 of their Europa Conference League matches.
- At home, the Moldovans have failed to win 7 of their last 8 European matches (1 draw, 6 losses).
- Chisinau's team has scored in 4 of their last 5 international fixtures.
Predicted lineup for Sheriff (3-4-3)
Ivan Dyulgerov – Natus Jamel Sven, Nana Kwame Boakye, Soumaila Magassouba – Rai Lopez, Ibrahima Terna Souma, Peter Ademo, Amarildo Gjini – Cyril Bayala, Mamadi Diarra, Elijah Olaniyi Odede.
Anderlecht
Besnik Hasi's side has likely secured their place in the next round. In the return leg, the Belgians can afford to lose by a two-goal margin. Notably, 5 of Anderlecht's 6 defeats in the Conference League have been by a single goal. Additionally, the club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 matches in this tournament (5 wins, 1 draw).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Anderlecht's last 8 Europa Conference League games.
- Anderlecht has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Conference League.
- In 7 of their last 8 matches in this tournament, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Anderlecht (3-5-2)
Colin Coosemans – Eli Camara, Lucas Hey, Ludwig Augustinsson – Marco Kana, Yari Verschaeren, Thorgan Hazard, Enric Llansana, Nathan De Cae – Nilson Angulo, Kasper Dolberg.
Referee
Halil Meler (Turkey)
Matches – 18 (International matches, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 62;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 39%.
Sheriff vs. Anderlecht: Match Prediction
Sheriff needs to score at least three goals and not concede to advance. I believe they will struggle to achieve both, especially in terms of scoring. The Chisinau team has not been prolific in front of goal, while the Belgians have been solid defensively.
In 7 matches in the Conference League, Chisinau's team has scored 4 goals, with 3 of them coming in a single game. At home in the Europa Conference League, they have not scored at all. Considering all European competitions, Sheriff has only scored more than one goal in 2 of their last 8 home games on the international stage.
Anderlecht has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 Europa Conference League matches. Away from home in this tournament, the club has played 10 games and conceded more than one goal in only 3 of them. It's worth noting the level of Anderlecht's opponents in these matches – two representatives from the Netherlands and West Ham. Sheriff is unlikely to be on the same level.
My prediction: Sheriff Individual Total Under 1.5
