On the upcoming Tuesday, one match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League between the Moldovan team Sheriff and the Azerbaijani Qarabag will be held. The first match between the teams brought a goalless draw 0:0. Bookmakers are on the future guests’ side in the encounter, which possess a more powerful squad, but Sheriff should not be underestimated as well, which, in their turn, would not mind advancing to the UCL play-off round and measure strength to enter the Champions League group stage there.
The 2017-18 season Moldovan championship has already started, therefore one might say, that Sheriff already have the required gaming practice, which may help the team reach its goal. Within the first three played rounds of the domestic championship, Sheriff defeated Olimpia big, 5:0, however had draws with Dacia and Zimbru.
Qarabag have already had three official matches in the current season. The Azerbaijani team managed to overcome resistance of the Georgian side Samtredia without any trouble in the second qualifying round of the Champions League. The first match was held at the Qarabag’s field and brought the hosts a 5:0 victory, the second one also brought a win for Qarabag, 1:0. Prior to the official matches, Qarabag had a number of friendly encounters.
As the first match between Qarabag and Sheriff showed, the opponents do not differ greatly in class. Wherein Sheriff are approaching the upcoming match as slight outsiders and one may use the action line in his own purposes. A bet on the hosts looks like decent option.
Prediction for the match: Sheriff not to lose
