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Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Insights

Celje host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. The tie is finely poised after the first leg in Yerevan, and this return match in Slovenia will decide who advances further in the 2026 Champions League qualifying path.

With a place in the next qualifying round at stake, both sides arrive knowing that small details can swing the outcome. Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats from previous European clashes show a competitive matchup, with the Armenian side enjoying home success so far. Now the venue switches to Celje, adding another layer of intrigue to this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Ararat-Armenia in European competition is built on two tightly contested qualifying ties.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Celje wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Yerevan Football Academy, the match finished 0-0 after 90 minutes, with Ararat-Armenia eventually prevailing 1-0 after extra time. That result immediately set the tone for a finely balanced but ultimately Armenian-favoured matchup in knockout qualifiers.

Their next encounter came on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, again in Yerevan, this time at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Ararat-Armenia, as the home side, edged Celje 2-1, having led 1-1 at half-time before finding a second-half winner. Across these two fixtures, Ararat-Armenia have consistently used home advantage well, winning both ties in Armenia while keeping Celje under pressure in tight scorelines.

Although the historical depth is limited to these two matches, the pattern is clear: Ararat-Armenia have been efficient in low-margin games, with a 1-0 win after extra time in Europa League qualifying and a 2-1 victory in Champions League qualifying. Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats from this short rivalry underline how small swings in performance can decide who progresses in European qualifiers, and Celje now look to reshape that narrative on home soil.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Ararat-Armenia’s narrow but perfect record, while also showing that the goal margins have been slim.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
  • Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Celje's stadium: (no previous head-to-head matches played here)
  • At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (after extra time, Full-time 0-0) (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the available Champions League figures are season to date and suggest a side that plays open, high-scoring qualifiers. Across 3 matches in this Champions League campaign, Celje have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded. They average 2.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, underlining both attacking ambition and defensive vulnerability. At home they have been involved in a 3-2 scoreline, while away fixtures have tended to finish 2-1 and 2-2 type results, reflecting consistent goal output at both ends.

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

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia’s Champions League season to date points to a strong home side with more mixed fortunes on the road. Over 5 matches, they have 3 wins and 2 defeats, with all 3 victories coming at home and both losses away. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 6, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. At home, Ararat-Armenia average 2.0 goals for and just 0.3 against, supported by 2 clean sheets, while away they score 1.5 but concede 2.5 on average, indicating a clear drop in defensive stability when travelling.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold the edge in this matchup, winning both previous meetings and outscoring Celje 3-1 across those ties. All prior games have been played in Yerevan, where Ararat-Armenia have been efficient in tight contests, including a 1-0 extra-time win in the Europa League and a 2-1 success in the first leg of this Champions League qualifier. However, the venue now shifts to Celje, where the Slovenians’ current Champions League campaign shows they are capable of high-scoring home performances, even if defensive numbers remain fragile.

Season-to-date form suggests Ararat-Armenia are strong at home but more vulnerable away, conceding significantly more goals on their travels. Celje, meanwhile, have produced balanced attacking and defensive figures, but with results split evenly between wins, draws and defeats. Overall, the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats and head-to-head record point slightly towards the Armenian side based on past outcomes, yet the change of venue and Ararat-Armenia’s weaker away defensive record leave this decisive leg open, with both teams having clear statistical arguments for progression.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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