The first leg ended Sheriff-Maccabi Haifa 1-0. All is set for the decider in this Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round fixture!
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Sheriff, who are travelling more than 2700 kilometers to play this game.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Maccabi Haifa form and stats
Action has already taken place for Maccabi Haifa in Champions League as they have defeated Hamrun Spartans to reach the 2nd Qualifying Round. Maccabi was eliminated in the group stage last season in the Champions League.2W-0D-1L is the hard facts regardless of venue in the Champions League for Maccabi Haifa.
The followers are hoping that Maccabi Haifa will fight back in this fixture, putting things right after the 0-1 away defeat in the Champions League fixture against Sheriff.
Before that fixture, a home win hosting Beitar Jerusalem in the Super Cup.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Maccabi Haifa friendly games in pre-season: Maccabi Haifa played three friendlies, won 1, drew 0 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Maccabi Haifa scored {4 goals} and conceded 3 in these three games.
Sheriff form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated SSC Farul in order to reach 2nd qualifying round of Champions League. Sheriff's mission in Champions League last season failed in the 3rd qualifying round against Viktoria Plzen.Total Champions League statistics for Sheriff: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss.
The regulars enjoyed Sheriff's previous game versus Maccabi Haifa, a Champions League win (1-0) played at home.
Before that match, the victory at home hosting SSC Farul (after extra-time) in the Champions League (3-0).
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Sheriff manager Bordin as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Petrocub.
Head 2 Head
Maccabi Haifa and Sheriff have faced each other before this season: Sheriff - Maccabi Haifa 1-0.
Maccabi Haifa missing players
Sheriff missing players
| Maccabi Haifa | Sheriff | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 10 | Won | W | 6 | 17 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 52 | 29 | Scored | S | 15 | 37 | ||
| 26 | 10 | Conceded | C | 6 | 12 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 84% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 70% | 56% | ||
| 72% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 30% | 32% | ||
| 36% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 16% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | ||
| 68% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 30% | 28% | ||
| 24% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 60% | 60% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 20% | ||
| 5.8 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 4.4 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 2.9 | ||
| 1.7 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.4 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.8 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.9 | 9 | ||
| 4.6 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| 45% | 46% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 41% | 45% | ||
| 7.7 | 8.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7.2 | 5.6 | ||
| 3 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 1.9 | ||
