International cups are a highlight for most teams. Both Sheriff and Dundalk are looking forward to this Europa League fight to decide who advances from the 3rd Qualifying Round.
Sheriff and Dundalk should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
23 - 3 - 12 with 60-34. What does this mean? Well, these are the statistics for Dundalk when playing on grass like they will do today. Wins - draws- losses and goals scored-conceded. Dundalk play their home games on artifical turf so that's why we provide these numbers.
Dundalk have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3300 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Sheriff form and stats
Last season, Sheriff's Europa League journey ended in the 3rd qualifying round.5 victories, 0 draws and 0 defeats. That’s what Sheriff have to build on here at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena in the National Division. In general it's been a long time since Sheriff tasted defeat here at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena, as they have taken at least one point from their last 16 home games in the league. Sheriff haven’t lost a league-game in 31 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Petrocub, 517 days ago.
Happy days for Sheriff in their previous game, a National Division match away at Speranta Nisporeni that ended with a 2-1 victory. Before that match, a National Division win away at Dacia-Buiucani.
The manager Z. Zekić will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Codru Lozova in only four days.
It's goals goals goals for Sheriff who have scored 20 goals from 5 league home games. Sheriff have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.
Dundalk form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Inter Club d'Escaldes in order to reach 3rd Qualifying Round of Europa League. They also participated in Europa League last season. This ended in the 3rd qualifying round.2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Dundalk playing as the away team in the Premier Division this season. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Dundalk are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Dundalk play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 1-0 victory visiting Inter Club d'Escaldes. Prior to that match, a home win 3-2 against Shelbourne in the Premier Division.
After this away game Dundalk return home for a Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers. That game is only three sleeps after this.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Dundalk are regular goalscorers on their travels. As for defending, Dundalk rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 9 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Sheriff missing players
Dundalk missing players
| Sheriff | Dundalk | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 19 | 10 | Won | W | 5 | 13 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 48 | 31 | Scored | S | 16 | 45 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 16 | 30 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 72% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 80% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 73% | 60% | ||
| 12% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 27% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 32% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 52% | ||
| 64% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 27% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 16% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 217 | 139 | Total Shots | T S | 94 | 262 | ||
| 86 | 54 | Shots on Target | S O | 37 | 112 | ||
| 51% | 56% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 36% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sheriff | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 30 |
| 2 | Petrocub | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 22 |
| 3 | Sfintul Gheorghe | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
| 4 | Milsami | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | Dinamo-Auto | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | Dacia-Buiucani | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 13 |
| 7 | Speranta Nisporeni | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 |
| 8 | Floresti | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -17 | 7 |
| 9 | Zimbru | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 5 |
| 10 | Codru Lozova | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 38 | -34 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 32 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | Waterford United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -3 | 17 |
| 5 | Sligo Rovers | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 16 |
| 6 | Derry City | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 | Shelbourne | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 13 |
| 8 | St Patrick's | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 9 | Finn Harps | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 9 |
| 10 | Cork City | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | -13 | 8 |