Sheriff Tiraspol vs Anderlecht Prediction & Betting Tips (14 August)

The Sheriff Tiraspol hopes to have enough energy to make up for a bad result, that of the week spent at League conference. Defeated 3-0 by Anderlecht, the Moldavian club collapsed over the minutes on Belgian soil. Back on the way to success against UTM at the end of last week 3-0, the group trained by Victor Mihailov intends to rely on this successful performance to overthrow the next 90 minutes. The task does not look simple but the 12th man could have its importance as soon as you kick off. Quite irregular when it comes to Europe, the wasps will have to force their destiny to avoid getting out of the dams through the small door ...

 Anderlecht released last weekend. While the observers expected a Mauves victory against Zulte-Oaregem, the latter lost at home after a spectacular match: 3-2 in favor of the promoted. Suffice to say that Besnik Hasi did not appreciate the bad performance of his players, especially defensively. After a high -level meeting on the European scene, such a large performance gap is inexplicable. The RSCA must remember the good outings made since the end of July Circle Bruges, Westerlo, Sheriff in order to avoid the worst scenarios at the final whistle. 

Tactically, Sheriff will likely press high and exploit Anderlecht’s recent defensive lapses, especially with their pace on the wings. Anderlecht, on the other hand, will aim to control possession and rely on Dolberg’s finishing and Bertaccini’s energy to break down Sheriff’s backline. The Moldovan side’s recent 2-0 win over Dacia Buiucani showed they can be clinical when given space, while Anderlecht’s narrow 1-0 win over Häcken in the first leg of their previous tie demonstrated their ability to grind out results under pressure. Expect a tense, physical encounter with both sides eager to prove their European credentials.

Given the context and current form, a 2-1 victory for Sheriff Tiraspol seems a plausible outcome. Their home record and attacking momentum could give them the edge, especially if Anderlecht’s defensive inconsistencies persist. Sheriff’s ability to capitalize on set pieces and counterattacks may be the difference-maker, while Anderlecht could find a consolation through Dolberg or Vazquez. It’s a matchup of resilience versus reputation, and Sheriff might just have the grit to pull off a narrow but significant win.

• Summary: Sheriff Tiraspol is going head to head with RSC Anderlecht starting on 14 Aug 2025 at 17:00 UTC at Sheriff Stadium stadium, Tiraspol city, Moldova. The match is a part of the UEFA Conference League, Qualification .
• Referee: Halil Umut Meler
• Sheriff Tiraspol Feedinco Rating: 6.94
• Anderlecht Feedinco Rating: 6.75