Sheriff Tiraspol vs Utrecht Prediction 24.07.2025 | UEFA Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League - Second Round 1st leg
• Date: Thursday, 24th, July 2025
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19.00 CEST
• Venue: Nisporeni stadium (Nisporeni)

Dutch outfit Utrecht take on Sheriff Tiraspol in a neutral-site showdown in Nisporeni, with both teams eyeing progression to the next round of UEFA Europa League qualifying.

Even though they slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat on Kosovan soil in the second leg, Sheriff’s grip on the tie was never truly in doubt, having already laid the groundwork for progression by hammering Prishtina 4-0 on home turf just a week earlier.

In contrast, Utrecht make their return to the UEFA stage after a six-year absence thanks to a commendable 2024-25 Eredivisie campaign that saw them finish just behind the big three in fourth place, so they will undoubtedly be eager to mark their comeback in style.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Utrecht Betting Tips : BTTS - YES

Although the venue may be neutral, Sheriff’s status as nominal hosts combined with their wealth of experience in European qualification battles means they are well-equipped to pose a serious challenge to the visiting Dutch side. In truth, the Tiraspol-based outfit have been a real force to be reckoned with on their own patch throughout 2025, refusing to let any visiting side walk away with all three points as they’ve drawn only three times while wrapping up the rest of their home fixtures with victories, yet their upcoming opponent looks set to provide their sternest test so far. There’s no doubt that Utrecht boast a more talented squad on paper and hail from one of Europe’s top leagues, but their inconsistent preseason form — with just two wins and three defeats in friendlies — combined with a limp finish to their Eredivisie campaign raises genuine questions about their ability to leave Nisporeni with an upper hand. While Utrecht enter this clash as the bookmakers’ favourites on paper, Sheriff are unlikely to roll over in front of their home crowd and will look to capitalize on any lapses at the back, so an open-ended encounter with chances at both ends seems likely.