Sheriff Tiraspol vs Aluminij Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Europa League | First Qualifying Round

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Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol again missed the Moldovan title last season as they begin their UEFA Europa League against Aluminij on Thursday.

Kick-off date/time: 9 July 2026 at 6:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Aluminij prediction

Sheriff Tiraspol went unbeaten in the 2024/25 domestic season but somehow finished second before finishing third behind Petrocub Hincesti last season, too. Sheriff come into this one on the back of a goalless draw against Politehnica Chisinau at the weekend.

They now face an Aluminij side that have qualified or UEFA competition for the first time ever. They finished seventh in the Slovenian PrvaLiga last season but managed to win the Slovenian Cup for the first time ever to qualify.

That is an impressive story for Aluminij but this is a tough test and, especially with their home advantage, Sheriff should come out on top in this first-leg.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Aluminij tip: Sheriff Tiraspol to win