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CHIŞINĂU, Moldova (Interstat) — FC Petrocub Hînceşti hosts FC Sheriff Tiraspol on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in a Cupa Moldova match at a site to be determined. Kickoff is set for an evening time.

The game carries significant weight in the domestic cup competition, with both clubs vying for silverware in addition to their Divizia A campaigns. Petrocub enters on a high, having defeated FC Milsami Orhei 3-0 on Saturday, May 2, its fourth consecutive win across all competitions. That victory followed a 1-0 league triumph over Sheriff on April 26, a result that handed Petrocub a crucial three points.

Sheriff, meanwhile, is looking to rebound after that same April 26 loss. The Tiraspol side last played on April 11, a 3-1 win at home over Milsami. Prior to that, Sheriff drew 2-2 with Zimbru Chişinău on April 5, and beat Dacia-Buiucani 2-0 on March 20. The club’s form has been inconsistent, with four wins, two draws and two losses in its past eight outings.

The head-to-head series has been tightly contested. In the most recent meeting, Petrocub edged Sheriff 1-0 on April 26. That result reversed a 1-0 Sheriff victory from March 14. In the previous five matchups, Petrocub holds a 2-1-2 edge (wins-losses-draws), with the home side winning each of the last four. The lone draw came July 20, 2025, a scoreless affair in Sheriff’s favor.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 win for Petrocub, mirroring the outcome of the last head-to-head. Petrocub has been strong defensively, conceding only twice in its past five matches, while Sheriff’s attack has managed just three goals in its last five.

Looking ahead, both clubs have league fixtures on the horizon. Sheriff hosts Zimbru on May 10 and travels to Milsami on May 17. Petrocub is off until May 17, when it visits Zimbru.

Petrocub will aim to continue its momentum and secure a place in the next cup round, while Sheriff seeks to regain form and exact revenge for its recent defeat. The match promises to be a physical, tactical affair between two of Moldova’s top sides.