Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova predictions, Aug 27, 2026

Aug 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Ararat-Armenia

Universitatea Craiova

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As FC Ararat-Armenia prepares to host CS Universitatea Craiova in a pivotal UEFA Europa League clash on August 27, 2026, both teams will seek to leverage their recent form and tactical strengths.

FC Ararat-Armenia enters this match with a commendable record, winning three of their last five outings. Their attacking strategy has shown promise, capitalizing on defensive lapses from opponents. The team’s ability to maintain possession and transition quickly from defense to offense could prove decisive against a struggling Craiova side.

In contrast, Universitatea Craiova has encountered difficulties recently, with only one victory in their last five matches. Their tactical approach has been characterized by a focus on disciplined defending; however, an often stagnant attack has hindered their effectiveness in converting opportunities. Despite this, Craiova remains a formidable opponent capable of exploiting gaps in Ararat’s defense if given the chance.

The bookmakers favor Craiova with odds of 1.87 for an away win, reflecting their status as a stronger European competitor. Our model indicates a 49.1% probability of an away win, while home advantage gives Ararat-Armenia a 23.9% chance of securing victory, with 27.6% likelihood for a draw. This matchup promises to be closely contested, leaving ample room for unpredictability.

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Ararat-Armenia
24.8%		 Draw
26.6%		 Uni Craiova
48.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.7 3.45 1.92
MarathonBet 3.86 3.75 1.98
Best for US Customers 3.85 3.45 1.91

Latest Results

20.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – FC Ararat-Armenia – 1:1
15.08.26 FC Ararat-Armenia – FC Van – 2:0
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		 20.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – FC Ararat-Armenia – 1:1
16.08.26 Oţelul Galaţi – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1
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

Facts

  • First leg result: 1-1. Playing home matches at a different stadium – Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.
  • Ararat-Armenia is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Uni Craiova has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Uni Craiova may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Uni Craiova is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Ararat-Armenia won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    20.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – FC Ararat-Armenia – 1:1

    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 0 : 1
    2 Univ. Craiova Ararat-Armenia 1 : 1
    3 St. Truiden Omonia 1 : 0
    4 Crvena zvezda Plzen 3 : 0
    5 Egnatia Lillestrom 0 : 0
    6 Jagiellonia Iberia 1999 4 : 0
    7 Mjallby Salzburg 0 : 1
    8 Kairat Almaty Anderlecht 0 : 3
    9 Lech Poznan Thun 7 : 0
    10 Besiktas Kauno Zalgiris 3 : 0
    11 Benfica Aarhus 3 : 1
    12 OFI Crete CSKA Sofia 3 : 0

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