LiontipsReal Madrid vs Sheriff. Predictions and Betting Tips for the Champions League fixture
Command Analysis
Real finished the previous season at second position, just behind their local rivals, Atletico. The Blancos started the new season with Carlo Ancelotti as the new manager.
In the first match of the Champions League group stage Whites recorded an away victory over Inter. Galacticos managed to beat the Italian champion in Milan, thanks to Rodrygo's goal at 89th minute, and got their first three points.
Capital club occupied the top spot in La Liga standings. Royal Club has five victories and two draws, which brought them 17 points. Team has a wonderful offensive line, team is scoring three goals per game on average.
Carvajal, Kroos, Marcelo, Mendy, Ceballos, Alaba, Bale will be unavailable for the match against Sheriff.
19-time champions of Moldova advanced into the group stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history. Team from Tiraspol recorded victories over Teuta (2:0), Alashkert (4:1), Crvena Zvezda (2:1) and Dinamo Zagreb (3:0) along their way.
They had a successful start in the main European club tournament, despite all predictions. Sheriff gave the ball to the opponent, but used fast forwards on counter attacks and that strategy turned out to be successful. Traore opened the scoresheet on 16th minute and in the second half Momo Yansane doubled the lead and brought a historical victory to the Moldavian team.
After eight rounds of Moldova National Division Yellow-Blacks have six victories and one draw, which brought them 19 points and a third position in the standings. In the most recent match Yuriy Vernydub's men trashed Dinamo-Auto (7:0) on an away game.
Belousov, Julien and Kyabou are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаReal to score in the second half
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Real scored in the second half
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 most recent matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the hosts goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаExact score 3:0
Madrid won 3 out of 5 most recent home matches
Tip and bets
Moldavian club will become the 108th opponent of Real in the Champions League. Visitors satisfied their fans with results in qualifying rounds and in the first match of the group stage, but Moldavian club won't have many chances for a success in this match. In our opinion, Madrid team will pick up three points without any problems.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2,5) on Real Madrid
Visitors will play defensively in this match. They will rely on Traore, his pace can help Sheriff on counter attacks. Real's players know how to break through any defense, so we think that The Blancos will record a victory by three goals.
Our second bet is on Real to win by three goals
