Sheriff and AIK Solna measure forces at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). This will be the first direct confrontation between these two teams, since they have never faced each other before. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
Sheriff’s:
The home team reaches this stage of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round) after eliminating Partizani Tirana, after a draw at home by (1‑1) and a victory by (0‑1) away in the previous tie. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 matches it records 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for the National Divizia ?, he won Zimbru at home by (3‑0). In his last 10 home games the Sheriff records 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The defense has been strong and only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and its attack has scored regularly, as it scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In the last 5 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 4 of his 7 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘).
Sheriff Tiraspol arrives at this motivated match, after receiving and defeating Zimbru 3-0, in a match for the Moldovan championship. It should be noted that the Moldovans defeated Partizani in the second round of the Europa League. Now, in this match against AIK, which comes from the Champions League qualifiers, the local club will have to play with a medium or low block and explore the space in the back of the opponent’s defense to counterattack. One of the most important players in the team’s style of play is Leandro Ribeiro, since he has great speed. There are no weight absences for this game.
AIK Solna :
The away team plays its first game in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 18 goals scored and 15 suffered; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in his stadium, with 23 goals scored and 9 suffered. The team arrives at this match after a home victory with Maribor by (3-2), at the end of the extra time. In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, AIK Solna won 4, drew 2 and lost 4. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In the last 13 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 5 of his 14 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).
AIK Solna comes to this game after a 3-2 victory in overtime in their second match against Maribor, however, the 2 goals suffered at home dictated the elimination of the Champions League. Therefore, the Swedes reached this third round of the Europa League. Coach Rikard Norling should seek to maintain possession of the ball and attack on the flanks. It should be remembered that AIK Solna has great competition in air play and defensive recovery. On an individual level we highlight Tarik Elyounoussi, a very powerful and very strong player in the air game. In doubt for this first game are Obasi and Ekstrand.
