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Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Stats: Head-to-head and Past Meetings

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 clash will decide which side advances towards 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 tie finely poised as it switches to Armenia. With Europa League progression and the financial and sporting benefits of group-stage football on the line, both teams approach this decisive fixture knowing that small historical and statistical edges from their limited head-to-head record could prove crucial.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova have met only once so far in UEFA Europa League competition.

  • 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 encounter on 20 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. Played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, the match finished 1-1, immediately establishing this pairing as a closely contested tie with no clear early dominance from either side.

In that opening leg on 20 August 2026, Universitatea Craiova were the home team and Ararat-Armenia the visitors. The scoreline was 1-1 at half-time and remained 1-1 at full-time, underlining how balanced the contest was across the full 90 minutes. With no extra time or penalties required, the draw ensures that the second leg in Yerevan starts with the aggregate level and everything still to play for.

Given the short Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline, the rivalry is still in its formative stage. However, the evidence from that single UEFA Europa League Play-offs meeting points to a competitive matchup in which neither side has yet found a decisive edge, setting up the return leg as a genuine winner-takes-all scenario.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats from direct meetings highlight a perfectly balanced contest so far, with goals and results evenly shared.

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 data for the 2026 season to date covers one match, the 1-1 away draw at Universitatea Craiova in the Play-offs. That result reflects a competitive start, with Ararat-Armenia matching their opponents both in goals scored and conceded, and showing they can create and convert chances on the road while also being vulnerable at the back.

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

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova’s Europa League 2026 campaign shows a broader sample of three matches so far. They have recorded 1 win and 2 draws, remaining unbeaten, with 4 goals scored and 3 conceded. Their home fixtures have produced 3 goals for and 2 against across 2 matches, while away from home they have scored and conceded once in a single outing. This indicates a side that consistently finds the net but has yet to register a clean sheet, suggesting open, competitive matches.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one head-to-head meeting so far, the historical record between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova is finely balanced: one draw, one goal each, and no clear superiority in the direct Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats. The first leg in Craiova finished 1-1 after an even contest, reinforcing the impression of two closely matched sides. From a broader Europa League perspective in 2026, Universitatea Craiova bring a slightly stronger body of work with an unbeaten run of 1 win and 2 draws and a marginally higher attacking output, while Ararat-Armenia have shown they can compete away from home and now gain the advantage of hosting the decisive second leg in Yerevan. Overall, history and current form suggest a tight, competitive tie, with no overwhelming statistical favourite but a small edge in accumulated results on Universitatea Craiova’s side against the counterweight of Ararat-Armenia’s home advantage.

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

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