NK Maribor vs FC Sheriff Tiraspol, Champions League 2022-23 QUALIFICATION ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
NK Maribor vs FC Sheriff Tiraspol — Champions League at Ljudski vrt Stadion.
- NK Maribor 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- FC Sheriff Tiraspol 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC Kobenhavn | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jul | FK Sachcior Salihorsk | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Jul | FK Sachcior Salihorsk | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | Coleraine FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | NK Maribor | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jul | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jul | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 2–5 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between NK Maribor and FC Sheriff Tiraspol is underway.
- 5' NK Maribor seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Patrick Kpozo suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NK Maribor that had 105 games and scored 23 goals.
- 30' Rok Kronaveter has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stjepan Radeljic.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. NK Maribor needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' NK Maribor are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' The referee shows NK Maribor player a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Slovenia international Aljaz Antolin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NK Maribor and FC Sheriff Tiraspol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 67' Another change for NK Maribor made on 67 minute. Aleks Pihler leaves to be changed by Aljaz Antolin.
- 72' NK Maribor is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 82' NK Maribor ring the changes. Danijel Sturm has done his job and it is now time for Rok Kronaveter to step up.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gregor Sikosek.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
NK Maribor Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 32
-
6
Aleks Pihler ↓ Aljaz Antolin 67'
- 22
- 12
- 18
- 20
- 81
- 17
-
99
Nino Zugelj ↓ Ignacio Guerrico 82'
-
11
Danijel Sturm ↓ Rok Kronaveter 82'
Bench
-
7
Rok Kronaveter ↑ 82'
- 23
- 25
- 13
- 52
- 77
- 42
-
40
Ignacio Guerrico ↑ 82'
-
16
Aljaz Antolin ↑ 67'
- 59
Coach
Radovan Karanovic
FC Sheriff Tiraspol Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 6
- 22
- 42
- 28
- 18
- 99
- 2
- 40
- 10
Bench
- 41
- 1
- 7
- 4
- 3
- 33
- 19
Coach
Stjepan Tomas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Momo Yansane | 1 |
Head to Head
NK Maribor Form
2022-07-20
NK Maribor
0–0
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
D
2022-07-13
FK Sachcior Salihorsk
0–2
NK Maribor
W
2022-07-06
NK Maribor
0–0
FK Sachcior Salihorsk
D
2020-08-27
NK Maribor
1–1
Coleraine FC
D
2019-08-29
NK Maribor
2–2
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
D
2019-08-22
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
0–0
NK Maribor
D
FC Sheriff Tiraspol Form
2022-07-20
NK Maribor
0–0
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
D
2022-07-12
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
1–0
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
W
2022-07-06
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
0–0
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
D
2022-02-24
Sporting Clube de Braga
5–2
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
L
2022-02-17
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
2–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-12-07
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
1–1
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
NK Maribor xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
FC Sheriff Tiraspol xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + NK Maribor or Draw 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
NK Maribor or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Sheriff Tiraspol
61%
NK Maribor or FC Sheriff Tiraspol
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — NK Maribor
| Handicap | NK Maribor covers | Push | FC Sheriff Tiraspol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
NK Maribor keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
FC Sheriff Tiraspol keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

