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

Ararat-Armenia host Universitatea Craiova 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 club advances toward the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats profile ahead of kick-off.

The first leg in Craiova ended level, leaving this Play-offs encounter finely poised. With no domestic standings context available, the focus falls squarely on European form and the narrow statistical edge Universitatea Craiova have built in the competition so far. The combination of home advantage for Ararat-Armenia and the visitors’ slightly stronger Europa League record sets up a balanced but high-stakes showdown.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but telling head-to-head sample between these sides in UEFA Europa League qualifying.

  • 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 recorded clash on 20 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. Played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, that match finished 1-1, establishing a balanced starting point for this emerging continental matchup.

In that 20 August 2026 meeting, Universitatea Craiova took the role of hosts but could not convert home advantage into a lead in the tie. The half-time score stood at 1-1 and remained unchanged through full time, underlining how evenly matched the sides were across the initial 90 minutes of this two-legged Play-offs contest.

With only that single fixture in the archive, the rivalry’s history is still being written. However, even this limited Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline suggests a finely balanced pairing, where neither club has yet managed to impose clear superiority in Europa League action. The second leg in Yerevan will therefore not only decide progression but also shape the early narrative between these two teams.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers so far are based entirely on their single Europa League Play-offs meeting.

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: 0 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as home side), Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • 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, Europa League form this season to date is built on a single away draw in Craiova. They have played one match in the competition, finishing 1-1, which underlines both their ability to score on the road and their vulnerability at the back. With no clean sheets yet and an equal goals-for and goals-against record, Ararat-Armenia enter the home leg knowing defensive balance will be as important as making the most of their chances.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova arrive with a broader Europa League sample this season to date, having played three matches in the competition. Their record of 1 win and 2 draws shows they have been hard to beat, with no defeats so far. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 3, averaging just over a goal scored per game and one conceded, with no clean sheets recorded. At home they have been slightly more productive in attack, but their away figures indicate a consistent ability to find the net while also giving opponents chances.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical record between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova is extremely limited but finely balanced, with one 1-1 draw in the Europa League Play-offs on 20 August 2026. Goals and results are perfectly level in their head-to-head, and the venue split shows that the only meeting so far ended all square in Romania. Looking at Europa League form this season to date, Universitatea Craiova bring a slightly stronger foundation, remaining unbeaten across three matches with one victory and two draws, while Ararat-Armenia’s only data point is that away draw in Craiova. The stats suggest a tight second leg in Yerevan, where home advantage for Ararat-Armenia is offset by Universitatea Craiova’s broader unbeaten run and marginally better attacking numbers in the competition.

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

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