Universitatea Craiova vs Ararat-Armenia

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UEFA Europa League · Aug 20, 2026 · 17:00

Final score: Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Ararat-Armenia

Match preview

Universitatea Craiova face a stern test as they host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Europa League on August 20, 2026. Craiova's early European campaign has been a mixed bag, with one win and one loss in two outings, scoring and conceding three goals apiece. Their 50% win rate suggests they are still finding their rhythm.

Conversely, Ararat-Armenia arrive with superior form, boasting four wins, one draw, and two losses in seven matches, netting an impressive 12 goals while conceding seven. Their recent run of three wins in their last five, achieving a 57% win rate, indicates a side with momentum and attacking prowess. The bookmakers favour the home side at 1.556, but Ararat-Armenia’s consistent goal-scoring record makes the 6.00 away odds intriguing. With the Over 2.5 goals market priced at 1.647, a high-scoring encounter seems likely given Ararat-Armenia's offensive output. Craiova will need to tighten their defence to contain the visitors' potent attack if they are to capitalise on their home advantage.

Standings

Ararat-Armenia: #2 · 0 Pts · 0 P (0W 0D 0L)

Recent form

Universitatea Craiova

W Aug 13, 2026: Universitatea Craiova 2–1 KuPS
D Aug 6, 2026: KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova
D Jul 29, 2026: Universitatea Craiova 2–2 Levski Sofia
L Jul 22, 2026: Levski Sofia 1–0 Universitatea Craiova
W Jul 15, 2026: Universitatea Craiova 1–0 ML Vitebsk

Ararat-Armenia

L Aug 11, 2026: Celje 2–0 Ararat-Armenia
W Aug 4, 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2–1 Celje
L Jul 28, 2026: Shamrock Rovers 2–1 Ararat-Armenia
W Jul 21, 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2–0 Shamrock Rovers
L Jul 14, 2026: Riga 3–2 Ararat-Armenia

Head-to-head

2026-08-20T17:00:00+00:00: Universitatea Craiova 0–0 Ararat-Armenia

Lineups

Universitatea Craiova (Formation: 3-4-3)

90. R. Sava, 4. A. Cretu, 24. N. Stevanovic, 6. V. Screciu, 17. C. Mora, 5. A. Mekvabishvili, 8. T. Baluta, 23. Teles, 12. M. Etim, 9. A. Al Hamlawi, 29. L. Basceanu

Ararat-Armenia

1. A. Nersesyan, 90. P. Ayongo, 5. Luis Felipe, 47. A. Malis, 14. B. Pereira, 70. Benny, 6. M. Ayvazyan, 17. M. Carlier, 95. Franca Carlos, 25. A. Ndour, 7. Z. Shaghoyan

Match events

20' Goal Normal Goal — A. Malis (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: H. Oliveira)
33' Goal Normal Goal — N. Bancu (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: A. Cicaldau)
39' Card Yellow Card — D. Matei (Universitatea Craiova)
47' Card Yellow Card — O. Romanchuk (Universitatea Craiova)
62' subst Substitution 1 — D. Matei (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: M. Etim)
62' subst Substitution 2 — A. Al Hamlawi (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: S. Nsimba)
63' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — Sandro Lima (Ararat-Armenia)
69' Card Yellow Card — A. Rus (Universitatea Craiova)
69' subst Substitution 1 — Benny (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: Franca Carlos)
69' subst Substitution 3 — A. Cicaldau (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: Teles)
75' subst Substitution 2 — H. Oliveira (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: J. A. Balanta)
77' Card Yellow Card — M. Etim (Universitatea Craiova)
80' subst Substitution 3 — K. Muradyan (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: M. Carlier)
80' subst Substitution 4 — A. Serobyan (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: A. Tera)
80' subst Substitution 5 — Z. Banjaqui (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: Z. Shaghoyan)
85' subst Substitution 4 — A. Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: T. Baluta)
85' subst Substitution 5 — S. Baiaram (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: L. Basceanu)