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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Sheriff Tiraspol meet in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC at Adjarabet Arena in Batumi. This neutral-venue clash will decide which side progresses in the 2026 continental campaign after the first leg in Tiraspol. With qualification and valuable UEFA ranking points on the line, the stakes are high for both clubs.

The first leg has already tilted the tie heavily in favour of Maccabi Tel Aviv, but Sheriff Tiraspol still travel to Batumi looking for a response and pride. For anyone analysing Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol stats, this second leg offers a clear test of whether the Israeli side can consolidate their advantage or whether the Moldovan champions can at least restore some balance to the scoreline on neutral ground.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short but decisive head-to-head history between these sides.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Sheriff Tiraspol wins: 0

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Timeline & Historical Context

The Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Sheriff Stadium in Tiraspol, that fixture immediately set the tone for this pairing.

On 23 July 2026, Sheriff Tiraspol hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv and were comprehensively beaten 0-5 in the first leg. The half-time score was 0-2, and the Israeli side extended their dominance after the break to complete a five-goal victory in regular time. This result in the 2nd Qualifying Round has created a steep uphill battle for Sheriff ahead of the return match in Batumi.

With only this single competitive fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, that one-sided scoreline in UEFA Europa League qualifying provides a clear early indicator of how the matchup has played out so far, giving strong context to the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol timeline as they head into the decisive second leg.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head statistics underline Maccabi Tel Aviv’s early control of this pairing.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Maccabi Tel Aviv 5 - 0 Sheriff Tiraspol
  • Average Goals per Match: Maccabi Tel Aviv 5.00 vs Sheriff Tiraspol 0.00

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: Sheriff Tiraspol 0-5 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Half-time: 0-2) – UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Maccabi Tel Aviv Matches Results and Stats

For Maccabi Tel Aviv, the available UEFA Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date cover a single match, which coincides with the dominant 5-0 away win at Sheriff Stadium. That performance reflects a side that has started continental qualification with maximum efficiency in both attack and defence, scoring freely while keeping a clean sheet and controlling the tie from the first leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Sheriff Tiraspol Matches Results and Stats

Sheriff Tiraspol’s UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date shows three matches played, with one win, one draw, and one defeat. They have been strong defensively in two of those games, keeping clean sheets both at home and away, but the heavy 0-5 home loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv has skewed their overall goals against numbers. Offensively, Sheriff have scored once across these fixtures, indicating a more conservative or inconsistent attack at this early stage of qualifying.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season form point clearly towards Maccabi Tel Aviv holding the upper hand going into the second leg in Batumi. The only head-to-head meeting so far ended 5-0 in their favour away from home, and their UEFA Europa League campaign shows a perfect start with strong attacking output and a clean sheet. Sheriff Tiraspol, by contrast, arrive with a mixed set of results: generally solid defensively across three matches but heavily exposed in the first leg of this tie and with limited scoring output. While football can always produce surprises, the balance of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol stats and the one-sided early chapter in their head-to-head history both lean towards the Israeli side maintaining control of this qualifying matchup.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.