FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Europa League Predictions
Ararat Armenia will play host to Universitatea Craiova in the second leg of their Europa League Playoff qualification tie on Thursday evening. The first leg of this tie ended 1-1, and our prediction is that both sides will get on the scoresheet in this match as well.
Ararat Armenia will be fairly pleased to have come away from Stadionul Ion Oblemenco with a share of the spoils. They are guaranteed European football for the first time this season.
Alexandros Malis scored the Black and Whites' goal in the first leg of this tie. As a team, they had eight shots at goal, two of which were on target, and earned four corner kicks in that match.
This week’s hosts played to a 1-1 draw against Sardarapat over the weekend and are unbeaten in their last nine home matches across all competitions (W6 D3).
Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova got their first taste of European football last season in the UECL and are hoping to now qualify for the Europa League for the first time ever.
Nicusor Bancu netted the Lions from Bănie’s equaliser in the first leg. The team dominated with 58% possession, recorded 15 shots at goal (7 on target), and earned eight corner kicks in total.
The visitors secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over FC Voluntari at the weekend but have failed to win any of their last four away games across all competitions (D2 L2).
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FC Ararat-Armenia v CS Universitatea Craiova Best Betting Odds
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3.35 | 3.3 | 2.11 |
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3.68 | 3.35 | 2.17 |
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3.6 | 3.26 | 2.13 |
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3.7 | 3.19 | 2.13 |
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3.64 | 3.22 | 2.13 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between FC Ararat-Armenia and CS Universitatea Craiova?
Our prediction for the FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/08/2026 between FC Ararat-Armenia and CS Universitatea Craiova in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.09% for a win of FC Ararat-Armenia against CS Universitatea Craiova with odds of 3.7 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova is 39.08% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 18.83% chance ⭐ for a win of CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Ararat-Armenia with odds of 2.17 at 1xbet.
FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form
FC Ararat-Armenia and CS Universitatea Craiova Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
20 Aug 2026 - Europa League
15 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
7 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
15 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
7 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
7 Jul 2026 - Champions League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Aug 2026 - Europa League
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
1 Aug 2026 - Armenian Premier League
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2026 - Superliga
20 Aug 2026 - Europa League
16 Aug 2026 - Superliga
13 Aug 2026 - Europa League
9 Aug 2026 - Superliga
6 Aug 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2026 - Superliga
20 Aug 2026 - Europa League
13 Aug 2026 - Europa League
9 Aug 2026 - Superliga
1 Aug 2026 - Superliga
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Superliga
6 Aug 2026 - Europa League
25 Jul 2026 - Superliga
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
8 Jul 2026 - Champions League
25 May 2026 - Superliga
FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
20 Aug 2026 - Europa League
FC Ararat-Armenia and CS Universitatea Craiova Stats in Europa League
FC Ararat-Armenia - CS Universitatea Craiova Key Points
- The first leg of this clash ended 1-1.
- Six of Ararat Armenia’s last eight matches in all competitions ended with both teams scoring.
- Ararat Armenia have scored two or more goals in five of their last six home matches.
- Seven of Universitatea Craiova’s last nine matches in all competitions ended with both teams scoring.
- Universitatea Craiova have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five away games.
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Our FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction
Ararat Armenia managed to come away from Romania with a fully earned 1-1 draw and will fancy their chances of getting the job done this week, given their stellar recent home record (9 games unbeaten).
However, while Universitatea Craiova were unable to take full advantage at home in the first leg, they showed plenty of attacking intent and have already scored five goals in their three away games in Europe this season. Therefore, our Ararat Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova prediction is BTTS.
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