The away side arrives at this stage of the European League (Qualification Round 1) after finishing their previous group phase on a high note with points secured. In their last away match in the Divizia Nationala, they won 2-1 against Milsami. Throughout their last 10 matches across all competitions, Sheriff has claimed 7 victories, drawn 2, and lost just 1. Their attack has consistently scored, netting in 9 of their last 10 matches. This is a team accustomed to scoring first: they have opened the scoring in 13 of their last 15 matches, managing to maintain that advantage until the end of 90 minutes in 11 of those games. Notably, of the last 9 away games across all competitions, 5 of their 13 goals came between the 76th and 90th minutes.
Sheriff Tiraspol comes into this match following a 4-0 victory against FC Prismtina, with goals scored by Cyrille Bayala (3) and Elijah Olaniyi Odede. The French side often operates in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favouring rapid transitions, particularly down the flanks. In this formation, the players tasked with troubling the opposing defence are Papa Njaga Yade, Mamady Diarra, and Amarildo Gjoni. Coach Victor Mihailov is expected to have all his players fit for the match.