Torreense vs Ararat-Armenia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 5, 2026
On November 5, 2026, Torreense will face Ararat-Armenia in the fourth round of the Europa League league phase. For both teams, this is a unique opportunity to claim a victory at this level.
Torreense vs Ararat-Armenia team news and expert analysis
The club from Torres Vedras missed out on promotion from the second division last season, but sensationally won the cup. Now, however, they are fighting for survival, rarely winning and often suffering defeats. The visitors from Yerevan won their first title in six years. However, they have already fallen well behind Noah, despite winning most of their matches.
The Portuguese side caused a stir in Europe as well, beating Lillestrøm away from home in their opening match. They then lost to Sunderland. Against Ferencváros, things ended in a heavy 1-4 defeat.
The Armenians began their campaign in the Champions League, where they overcame Rīgas and Shamrock Rovers before losing to Celje, scoring one goal fewer in the two legs — 2-1 and 0-2. After moving to the current competition, they defeated Universitatea Craiova in qualifying, but in the league phase lost to both Sparta Prague and Jagiellonia, scoring only a consolation goal each time. AZ Alkmaar inflicted a goalless 0-4 rout.
Previous matches: Torreense vs Ararat-Armenia
This exotic clash between teams from opposite ends of Europe will be played for the first time.
Very few are backing the visitors, but they are the champions of their country. We are backing an away win with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Torreense vs Ararat-Armenia: key statistics and trends
- Torreense have lost two matches in a row
- Torreense score an average of 0.89 goals and concede 1.11 goals per match
- In 33% of Torreense matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.0 goals per match
- Ararat-Armenia have lost three matches in a row
- Ararat-Armenia score an average of 2 goals and concede 0.83 goals per match
- In 58% of Ararat-Armenia matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.83 goals per match
Torreense vs Ararat-Armenia: possible starting lineups
Torreense play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lucas Paes — Mutombo, Ali Diadié, Feltes, Vázquez — Udrih, Alfaro — Pozo, João Marques, Zouabi — Aboubakary
Ararat-Armenia play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): João Bravim — Hugo Oliveira, Bruno Wilson, Luis Felipe, Grigoryan — Carlye — Serobyan, Balanta, Tera, Zidan Banjaki — Sandro Lima
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