Universitatea Craiova vs Ararat-Armenia predictions, Aug 20, 2026

Aug 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Uni Craiova

Ararat-Armenia

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As CS Universitatea Craiova prepares to host FC Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Europa League on August 20, 2026, both teams come into the match with differing recent forms. Universitatea Craiova has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a mixed performance that will be crucial as they play at home. On the other hand, FC Ararat-Armenia has demonstrated a stronger run, winning 3 of their last 5 fixtures, which suggests they will be a formidable opponent.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect a favorable outlook for the home side, with CS Universitatea Craiova listed at 1.45 compared to Ararat-Armenia’s 7.35. This is indicative of the home team’s perceived advantage, bolstered by their tactical familiarity with the venue and support from local fans.

Statistical analysis gives CS Universitatea Craiova a 70.5% probability of winning, while Ararat-Armenia stands at 12.5%. The predicted final score of 2:0 underscores a belief in Universitatea’s ability to capitalize on their home advantage.

While CS Universitatea Craiova enters with optimism, football is unpredictable, and both sides will need to perform at their best to secure points in this critical matchup.

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Uni Craiova
61.8%		 Draw
22.5%		 Ararat-Armenia
15.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.5 4.05 5.9
MarathonBet 1.56 4.54 5.94
Best for US Customers 1.56 4.1 6.4

Latest Results

13.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – KuPS Kuopio – 2:1
09.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Argeș Pitești – 0:1
06.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1
01.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Petrolul Ploieşti – 4:0
29.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Levski Sofia – 2:2		 11.08.26 NK Celje – FC Ararat-Armenia – 2:0
07.08.26 FC Ararat-Armenia – FC Urartu Yerevan – 2:1
04.08.26 FC Ararat-Armenia – NK Celje – 2:1
01.08.26 Gandzasar FC – FC Ararat-Armenia – 3:4
28.07.26 Shamrock Rovers – FC Ararat-Armenia – 2:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Uni Craiova may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Uni Craiova has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Uni Craiova is considered a favorite.
  • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    5 Twente Bye
    6 Vojvodina Ferencvaros 0 : 3, 1 : 2
    8 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    9 KuPS Bye
    12 Bye Univ. Craiova
    16 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    17 St. Truiden Bye
    21 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    24 Bye Omonia
    25 Crvena zvezda Bye
    32 Bye Plzen
    33 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    36 Bye Egnatia
    40 Bye Lillestrom
    41 Jagiellonia Bye
    44 Bye Rangers
    45 Larne Bye
    48 Bye Iberia 1999
    49 Mjallby Bye
    53 Hajduk Split Zilina 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    54 Bye Pafos
    56 Bye Salzburg
    57 Kairat Almaty Bye
    61 Dyn. Kyiv U. Cluj 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    62 Bye PAOK
    63 Hammarby Bye
    64 Bye Anderlecht
    65 Lech Poznan Bye
    68 Bye Klaksvik
    69 Thun Bye
    72 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    73 Tromso Bye
    74 Bye Hradec Kralove
    75 Besiktas Bye
    76 Bye Midtjylland
    80 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    81 St. Gallen Bye
    82 Bye Benfica
    84 Bye Hearts
    88 Bye Aarhus
    89 OFI Crete Bye
    93 Sheriff Tiraspol Aluminij 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    94 Bye Maccabi Tel Aviv
    95 Qarabag Vestri 3 : 0, 3 : 0
    96 CSKA Sofia Derry City 2 : 1, 3 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    3 Twente Ferencvaros 2 : 2, 1 : 2
    4 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    5 KuPS Bye
    6 Bye Univ. Craiova
    8 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    9 St. Truiden Bye
    11 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    12 Bye Omonia
    13 Crvena zvezda Bye
    16 Bye Plzen
    17 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    18 Bye Egnatia
    20 Bye Lillestrom
    21 Jagiellonia Bye
    22 Bye Rangers
    23 Larne Bye
    24 Bye Iberia 1999
    25 Mjallby Bye
    27 Hajduk Split Pafos 0 : 4, 2 : 0
    28 Bye Salzburg
    29 Kairat Almaty Bye
    31 Dyn. Kyiv PAOK 0 : 2, 2 : 3
    32 Hammarby Anderlecht 1 : 3, 1 : 1
    33 Lech Poznan Bye
    34 Bye Klaksvik
    35 Thun Bye
    36 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    37 Tromso Hradec Kralove 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    38 Besiktas Midtjylland 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    40 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    41 St. Gallen Benfica 0 : 5, 2 : 1
    42 Bye Hearts
    44 Bye Aarhus
    45 OFI Crete Bye
    47 Sheriff Tiraspol Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 : 1, 0 : 5
    48 Qarabag CSKA Sofia 0 : 1, 0 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    2 Ferencvaros Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    3 KuPS Univ. Craiova 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    4 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    5 St. Truiden Bye
    6 Lincoln Red Imps Omonia 0 : 1, 1 : 1
    7 Crvena zvezda Bye
    8 Bye Plzen
    9 Shamrock Rovers Egnatia 1 : 5, 3 : 1
    10 Bye Lillestrom
    11 Jagiellonia Rangers 1 : 1, 2 : 1
    12 Larne Iberia 1999 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    13 Mjallby Bye
    14 Pafos Salzburg 3 : 3, 0 : 1
    15 Kairat Almaty Bye
    16 PAOK Anderlecht 2 : 3, 0 : 1
    17 Lech Poznan Klaksvik 5 : 0, 1 : 0
    18 Thun Vikingur Reykjavik 2 : 3, 3 : 0
    19 Hradec Kralove Besiktas 0 : 1, 0 : 1
    20 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    21 Benfica Hearts 1 : 1, 6 : 1
    22 Bye Aarhus
    23 OFI Crete Bye
    24 Maccabi Tel Aviv CSKA Sofia 3 : 1, 0 : 3

    Final

    1 Trabzonspor Ferencvaros
    2 Univ. Craiova Ararat-Armenia
    3 St. Truiden Omonia
    4 Crvena zvezda Plzen
    5 Egnatia Lillestrom
    6 Jagiellonia Iberia 1999
    7 Mjallby Salzburg
    8 Kairat Almaty Anderlecht
    9 Lech Poznan Thun
    10 Besiktas Kauno Zalgiris
    11 Benfica Aarhus
    12 OFI Crete CSKA Sofia

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