FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Champions League Predictions
The third qualifying round of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League (UCL) presents a chance for Ararat-Armenia and Celje to target new records. The first leg of this tie will be played on Tuesday at the neutral venue of Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, and our prediction is that the Armenians and the ‘Yellow and Blues’ are likely to score goals.
The winner of this two-legged tie will move into the play-off round to play either Hapoel Be’er Sheva or Red Star Belgrade. The losers will be transferred to the UEFA Europa League (UEL) play-off round.
Ararat started their journey in the first qualifying round and got past Riga (4-3 on aggregate) and Shamrock Rovers (3-2 on aggregate) to advance to this stage. The hosts are coming off a win at the weekend in the domestic league, for a third win in five games (L2).
Both the previous qualifying rounds saw the Armenians post 2-0 wins in the home leg, which eventually proved to be the differentiator.
Celje drew 1-1 in their domestic league encounter at the weekend, making it a fifth consecutive stalemate within 90 minutes. The Slovenians started in the second qualifying round, defeating Egnatia on penalties after draws in both legs.
Having won five of their last eight away European matches (D1, L2), Celje could fancy their chances of getting something from this trip.
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FC Ararat-Armenia v NK Celje Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.9 | 3.3 | 2.42 |
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2.97 | 3.36 | 2.46 |
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2.94 | 3.32 | 2.43 |
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2.93 | 3.3 | 2.45 |
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2.94 | 3.3 | 2.43 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between FC Ararat-Armenia and NK Celje?
Our prediction for the FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 04/08/2026 between FC Ararat-Armenia and NK Celje in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 36.74% for a win of FC Ararat-Armenia against NK Celje with odds of 3 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje is 17.41% with odds of 3.5 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 45.85% chance ⭐ for a win of NK Celje vs FC Ararat-Armenia with odds of 2.47 at 888Starz.
FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje Form
FC Ararat-Armenia and NK Celje Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
7 Jul 2026 - Champions League
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
7 Jul 2026 - Champions League
27 May 2026 - Armenian Premier League
10 May 2026 - Armenian Premier League
6 May 2026 - Armenian Premier League
25 Apr 2026 - Armenian Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Armenian Premier League
3 May 2026 - Armenian Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
17 Jul 2026 - Prva Liga
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
17 Jul 2026 - Prva Liga
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
22 May 2026 - Prva Liga
19 Apr 2026 - Prva Liga
11 Apr 2026 - Prva Liga
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
15 Mar 2026 - Prva Liga
FC Ararat-Armenia and NK Celje Stats in Champions League
FC Ararat-Armenia - NK Celje Key Points
- Five of Ararat’s last seven games have all seen BTTS.
- Four of Ararat’s last six matches in European competitions have seen goals from both teams.
- Celje’s last seven matches have seen both teams score goals.
- Four of Celje’s last six matches in Europe have also seen BTTS.
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Our FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje Prediction
Ararat have a great incentive to do well here, as a first-ever appearance in the main draw of the UCL beckons. Celje are also looking to qualify for the first time, but their recent form hasn’t been comforting. The visitors have been consistently drawing games, including both legs of the previous qualifying round, which makes this first leg intriguing for both teams.
One common factor for both these sides is the frequency of games producing BTTS. That could continue here, and our FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje prediction is BTTS.
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