Sheriff Tiraspol are undefeated in the Super Liga this season through nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws) and have conceded only six goals in total. They have also won each of the last three head-to-head fixtures against Zimbru in 2026, making the Double Chance in favor of the visitors well supported.
Zimbru vs Sheriff Tiraspol prediction
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Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Sheriff Tiraspol or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
A top-of-the-table clash in the Super Liga sees second-placed Zimbru host league leaders Sheriff Tiraspol. Sheriff enter the fixture unbeaten across their first nine league outings (six wins, three draws) with 21 points, holding a four-point advantage over Zimbru, who sit on 17 points.
Both teams have shown potent attacks, each scoring 21 goals in nine matches. Zimbru come off back-to-back league victories, having defeated Milsami Orhei 4-2 and CSF Bălți 4-0. However, their home record includes a defeat to Petrocub (1-2), whereas Sheriff have proved difficult to break down on their travels with two wins and two draws from four away fixtures.
Sheriff have taken command in recent head-to-head encounters, winning three consecutive meetings in 2026 across league and cup competitions, including a 4-2 victory in July. With top spot on the line, Sheriff hold the consistency edge to take something from this encounter.
Key factors
- Sheriff Tiraspol lead the Super Liga standings with 21 points and remain unbeaten through nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws).
- Sheriff have won the last three direct meetings against Zimbru in 2026, including a 4-2 league win in July.
- Both teams are the joint-top scorers in the league with 21 goals each across nine rounds.
- Sheriff hold the league's best defensive record, allowing just six goals in nine matches (0.7 goals against average).
Statistical comparison
Zimbru at home vs Sheriff Tiraspol awayCombined scoring rate: 4.2 goals per game (Zimbru at home plus Sheriff Tiraspol away).
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbru | 11 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Sheriff Tiraspol | 11 | +14 | 22 |
| 3 | Petrocub | 11 | +9 | 18 |
| 4 | Politehnica UTM | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 5 | Dacia-Buiucani | 11 | -3 | 14 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Sheriff Tiraspol have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.8 goals a game.
- 2026-08-29Zimbru 2-1 Sheriff Tiraspol
- 2026-07-12Sheriff Tiraspol 4-2 Zimbru
- 2026-05-23Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 Zimbru
- 2026-05-10Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 Zimbru
- 2026-04-05Zimbru 2-2 Sheriff Tiraspol
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