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Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova meet at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan on 27 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This second-leg tie will decide which side advances towards the group stage, adding major significance to every detail in the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats profile.

The first leg in Craiova ended level, keeping the Play-offs finely poised ahead of this return match in Armenia. With only this tie separating both clubs from the main phase of European competition, the stakes are clear: victory on the night guarantees progression, while any slip could prove costly in what is shaping up as a tightly balanced European contest.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European matchup, with only one competitive meeting so far between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Universitatea Craiova wins: 0

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Timeline & Historical Context

The Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline in European competition begins with their first encounter on 20 August 2026. Played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, that match finished 1-1, immediately establishing this as a finely balanced pairing at continental level.

In that opening chapter of the rivalry, Universitatea Craiova were the home side and went into the game with the advantage of familiar surroundings. However, Ararat-Armenia managed to match them across the 90 minutes, with the score level at 1-1 both at half-time and full-time. The result leaves the tie completely open as it moves to Yerevan, underlining how narrow the margins are between the two clubs.

With only one fixture in the books, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline is still short, but the early evidence points to a contest defined by small details rather than dominance from either side. The second leg in Armenia will therefore not only decide qualification but also significantly shape the early historical narrative between these two clubs in UEFA competition.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics so far reflect a single, evenly contested match, providing a narrow but useful lens on how these teams match up.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Ararat-Armenia 1 - 1 Universitatea Craiova
  • Average Goals per Match: Ararat-Armenia 1.00 vs Universitatea Craiova 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: (no previous head-to-head matches played here)
  • At Universitatea Craiova's stadium: 1 match played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 20 August 2026: Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Ararat-Armenia (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

For Ararat-Armenia, the available Europa League stats for the 2026 season to date cover one match, which came away to Universitatea Craiova in this Play-offs tie. That game ended in a draw, with Ararat-Armenia scoring once and conceding once, reflecting a balanced profile in both attack and defense so far in this European campaign. They have yet to play a home fixture in this season’s competition, making this second leg in Yerevan their first opportunity to translate that away resilience into a decisive result on their own ground.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova bring a slightly broader Europa League sample into this second leg, with three matches played in the 2026 season so far. Their record shows one win and two draws, with no defeats, underlining a team that has been hard to beat in European competition. They have scored four goals and conceded three, averaging just over one goal scored and one conceded per match, which suggests competitive but generally tight contests. At home they have been productive in front of goal, while away from home they have maintained an unbeaten record, an important factor as they travel to Yerevan for this decisive Play-offs clash.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats point to a tie that is still in its infancy but already marked by balance. The only head-to-head meeting to date, a 1-1 draw in Craiova on 20 August 2026, produced identical scoring output from both sides and left the overall record perfectly level in goals and results. Universitatea Craiova enter the second leg with a slightly stronger Europa League season profile, unbeaten across three matches with one victory and two draws, while Ararat-Armenia have shown they can compete away from home by taking a draw in Romania. With no prior meetings in Yerevan, there is no historical home advantage data to lean on, and the numbers suggest another closely contested encounter rather than a one-sided affair as this Play-offs tie is decided.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.

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