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Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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 club progresses towards the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats profile.

The first leg in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs ended level, leaving this return fixture finely poised. With home advantage now shifting to Ararat-Armenia at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium and Universitatea Craiova bringing a solid early-season European record, the stakes are clear: a place in the Europa League proper and the financial and sporting benefits that come with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very young head-to-head between these clubs, with only one competitive meeting on file so far.

  • 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 a single fixture: a UEFA Europa League Play-offs clash on 20 August 2026. Played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, that match finished Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Ararat-Armenia, with the score also 1–1 at half-time. It set the tone for a finely balanced tie where neither side has yet managed to impose clear dominance.

With only this one meeting in the archive, the rivalry is still in its formative stage. The 1–1 draw in the Play-offs round underlines how evenly matched the sides were on Romanian soil, and it ensures that the second leg in Yerevan starts from a level platform. For analysts and bettors looking at the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline, the evidence so far is that margins are slim and individual moments can swing the aggregate outcome.

From a competition standpoint, it is notable that their entire recorded history is concentrated in this 2026 UEFA Europa League Play-offs tie. There are no previous encounters in other tournaments in the current dataset, so all historical context must be drawn from that single 1–1 result and how it feeds into the decisive return leg.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers confirm how balanced this pairing has been so far, with both teams finding the net and sharing the spoils in their only 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, the available numbers come from their UEFA Europa League season to date. They have played 1 match in this campaign, the 1–1 draw away to Universitatea Craiova in the Play-offs. That result reflects a side capable of scoring on the road but also one that concedes at a similar rate, with their goals scored and conceded both averaging 1.0 per game so far and no clean sheets recorded.

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

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova’s UEFA Europa League season to date offers a slightly broader sample. They have played 3 matches in this competition, with a record of 1 win and 2 draws, and no defeats so far. Offensively, they average 1.3 goals per match (4 scored in total), while conceding 1.0 per game (3 against), indicating competitive but often tight contests. They have yet to keep a clean sheet but have also avoided failing to score, and they have successfully converted their only penalty awarded in the campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current statistical picture ahead of this UEFA Europa League Play-offs second leg is one of balance with a slight edge in broader form for Universitatea Craiova. The head-to-head stands at one match, a 1–1 draw in Craiova, with identical scoring averages of 1.0 goal per team per game. Venue-wise, the only data point is that single draw in Romania, so the impact of playing at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium remains an open question.

Season to date in European competition, Universitatea Craiova bring an unbeaten run across 3 matches, combining 1 win and 2 draws with steady scoring and conceding patterns. Ararat-Armenia’s sample is smaller but shows they can compete away from home, having already scored on the road in this tie. Overall, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats suggest a closely contested second leg, with no clear historical dominance and both sides demonstrating the ability to find the net, leaving qualification finely balanced heading into Yerevan.

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

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