Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 27, 2026
Europa League
In the Europa League qualification final on August 27, 2026, a decisive second leg will take place between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova. The winner will advance further in the competition.
Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Yerevan club reclaimed the championship in the spring after a five-year gap. They have a serious mindset this season as well: only victories at the start, with the exception of a draw against Sardalat. They also began the Champions League campaign earlier, progressing past Riga and Shamrock Rovers by winning 2-0 at home despite losing by a single goal away. Against Celje, however, after a 2-1 home win, they lost due to conceding goals in the 83rd and 85th minutes.
The Craiova side became champions last season for the first time in several decades. They added the cup and, in the summer, the Super Cup to their trophy cabinet. However, in the new campaign, the number of defeats at the start equaled their wins. Nevertheless, they managed to beat Voluntari. In the Champions League, the Romanians went past ML Vitebsk with two victories, but lost away to Levski and only drew at home. After moving to the Europa League, they overcame KuPS: a 1-1 draw in Finland and a 2-1 win at home.
In Romania, the clubs traded goals by the 33rd minute, with the guests opening the scoring. Ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Previous Matches: Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova
Until last week, the clubs had not played each other.
The hosts are not considered favorites. However, it seems they are capable of at least not losing here (odds – 1.73).
Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ararat-Armenia have won three out of six Champions League matches, losing only the last one
- On average, Ararat-Armenia scores 2.25 goals and concedes 1.25 goals per match
- 75% of Ararat-Armenia's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Universitatea Craiova have won one out of their last four European matches
- On average, Universitatea Craiova scores 2.17 goals and concedes 1.33 goals per match
- 50% of Universitatea Craiova's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.5
Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: Possible Starting Lineups
Ararat-Armenia plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Joao Bravim - Grigoryan, Malis, Bruno Wilson, Jose Bueno - Hugo Oliveira, Muradyan - Banjaki, Benny Dias, Serobyan - Sandro Lima
Universitatea Craiova plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Popescu - Bancu, Mora, Rus, Romanchuk, Screciu - Bayaram, Mekvabishvili, Matei - Cicaldau, Al-Hamlawi
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