The latest match between Sheriff Tiraspol and FC Utrecht took place on July 24, 2025, in the UEFA Europa League qualifying second round, with both teams playing to a 0-0 draw in the first leg at Sheriff Stadium in Tiraspol, Moldova[7].
According to live coverage and match statistics, neither side managed to break the deadlock despite several attempts and set-pieces, including a 16th-minute corner for Sheriff conceded by Utrecht’s Mike van der Hoorn. Both teams fielded strong lineups and made tactical substitutions, but the goalkeepers and defensive lines kept the match scoreless through the final whistle[7].
Leading up to the fixture, Sheriff Tiraspol had shown solid form domestically and in earlier qualifying matches, standing atop their league and comfortably dispatching previous opponents. However, FC Utrecht, noted for their overall squad strength and quality, were favored to edge out the Moldovan side over two legs despite Sheriff’s strong home record[1]. Sports analysts predicted a challenging tie but slightly favored Utrecht’s chances to advance thanks to their depth and experience in European competitions[1].
The second leg will be decisive for both sides as they compete for a spot in the next round of the Europa League qualifiers. Odds slightly favor Utrecht, but Sheriff’s home resilience and previous qualifying performances suggest a close and tense conclusion to the tie[5].
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