Sheriff Tiraspol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 22/11/2021, 09:04  by Indran | Modified on 22/11/2021 at 10:04 in Champions League Prediction

Giant slayers Sheriff Tiraspol will look to replicate their first round result against Real Madrid. The home team caused one of the biggest upsets in European football history when they defeated the 13 time champions at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Moldavian champions currently sit in third place with six points just a point behind second place Inter Milan. Madrid top the group with nine points after 4 matches. Sheriff briefly topped the group after two matches but two defeats thereafter has seen them drop out of the qualifying positions. They need just a point to confirm their entry into the Europa League but a win will get put them back in the running for a place in the Champions League knockout stage. This is remarkable achievement when you consider that none of their players have Champions League experience. The two Champions League defeats are their only losses in their last 26 matches across all competitions.

Real Madrid need a win to secure their place in the knockout stages while a draw could be enough if Inter Milan lose their match. They will have revenge on their minds after being embarrassed at home by Sheriff in the first round. That shock loss has ignited Madrid as they are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. This run has seen them go top of group and they are also top of the La Liga table. Madrid have won both their away matches in the group without conceding a goal while scoring six goals. They are looking for their third consecutive victory in the group, a feat they last managed in the 2018/19 Champions League season.