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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 comes in the decisive phase of qualification, with a place in the Europa League proper on the line and every detail in the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats under close scrutiny.

The first leg in Craiova ended level, leaving this Play-offs encounter perfectly poised ahead of the return in Armenia. With no standings context available yet for the 2026 season, the focus is firmly on this two-legged battle and how Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats from their direct meetings and current Europa League campaigns can hint at which side is better placed to progress.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European pairing with only one competitive meeting 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 their first clash on 20 August 2026. Played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, the Romanian side hosted the opening leg while the Armenian club travelled as the away team. The match finished Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Ararat-Armenia, with the score also level at 1–1 at half-time.

That single 1–1 result is the entire recorded history between these clubs so far, but it already underlines how evenly matched they appear at this stage. Both teams managed to score and neither could force a decisive advantage in front of the Romanian crowd, setting up a finely balanced return leg in Yerevan. For analysts, this brief Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline still provides one clear signal: neither side has yet demonstrated clear dominance in this pairing.

With all previous encounters coming in the same competition and round – the UEFA Europa League Play-offs – the rivalry has been born directly in a high-stakes context. Every goal and tactical adjustment in that first leg now feeds into the narrative of the second match, where one of these clubs will convert this early chapter of their European head-to-head into tangible progress in the tournament.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats highlight a perfectly balanced matchup after one game.

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 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 Europa League record in the 2026 season to date consists of one match, that 1–1 away draw at Universitatea Craiova in the Play-offs. It points to a side capable of scoring on the road but also one that concedes, with goals scored and goals conceded both averaging 1.0 per game in this European campaign. Clean sheets have yet to appear, but Ararat-Armenia have also avoided defeat so far.

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

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova enter the second leg with a broader Europa League sample in 2026, having played three matches so far. Their record stands at 1 win and 2 draws, with no defeats. Offensively they average 1.3 goals per game (4 goals in 3 matches), while defensively they concede 1.0 goal per match (3 conceded). All three fixtures have seen both teams score, underlined by the 1–1 at home to Ararat-Armenia in the Play-offs. The Romanian side have yet to keep a clean sheet but also remain unbeaten, suggesting resilience and consistent attacking output in this European run.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one direct meeting on record, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats paint the picture of a very even tie. The 1–1 draw on 20 August 2026 in Craiova, combined with identical average goals of 1.0 per team in that head-to-head, underlines the balance between the sides. Ararat-Armenia have shown they can travel and score in this Europa League Play-offs tie, while Universitatea Craiova bring an unbeaten European record this season, with 1 win and 2 draws and a slightly higher scoring rate of 1.3 goals per game.

History points to a finely poised second leg in Yerevan, where the home advantage shifts to Ararat-Armenia but the broader Europa League form slightly favours Universitatea Craiova, who have yet to lose in three matches. With both teams scoring and conceding regularly in Europe this season and the first leg finishing level, the trends suggest another tight contest rather than a one-sided encounter, with qualification likely to hinge on small margins rather than any entrenched historical dominance.

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

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