Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

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 advances toward the group stage, adding significant weight to every tactical decision and moment across the 90 minutes.

The first leg in this Play-offs clash ended level, so both sides arrive in Armenia knowing that a single victory will be enough to progress. With the aggregate score finely balanced, Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats around their developing head-to-head record and early-season European form provide valuable context for what is effectively a knockout decider.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that this is a very new European pairing, with only one competitive meeting so far between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova.

• 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-leg encounter in the 2026 UEFA Europa League Play-offs. On 20 August 2026, the two sides met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, setting the tone for this emerging head-to-head.

That match in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs finished Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Ararat-Armenia, with the home side leading 1–1 at half-time as well. Over 90 minutes, neither team could establish a decisive advantage, leaving the tie open and shifting the pressure onto the return leg in Yerevan. The balanced scoreline underlined how closely matched these teams are at this stage of their European campaigns.

With only that single contest in the books, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, even this limited sample suggests that margins between the clubs are slim. As the second leg approaches, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline is poised to add a pivotal chapter that will immediately shape the narrative of this new European matchup.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on their single 1–1 draw in the first leg of this Play-offs tie.

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 UEFA Europa League figures are season to date and show a team still defining its European identity in 2026. They have played 1 match in this Europa League campaign, drawing away from home and matching their opponents in both goals scored and conceded. With 1 goal for and 1 against, their early numbers point to a balanced side that can compete on the road but still needs a first continental win this season.

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

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova arrive with a slightly deeper Europa League sample in 2026, also based on season to date statistics. Across 3 matches, they are unbeaten, with 1 win and 2 draws. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 3, averaging more than a goal per game in attack while keeping matches competitive defensively. Their home fixtures have produced 3 goals for and 2 against, while their away outing has ended level, indicating that they have been able to carry a solid level of performance in both environments.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With just one direct meeting so far, the historical Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats paint the picture of a finely balanced tie. The 1–1 draw in Craiova leaves the aggregate level and the goal averages identical at 1.00 per match for each side. Venue data is limited, but Universitatea Craiova’s broader Europa League record in 2026 shows an unbeaten run with more minutes played, suggesting slightly greater experience and rhythm at this stage of the competition.

Ararat-Armenia, meanwhile, return home having already proved they can take a result away in Romania, and they now have the chance to translate that into a first win of the campaign in front of their own supporters. Overall, history points to a tight contest where small details are likely to decide who advances from this Play-offs tie, with Universitatea Craiova bringing marginally stronger recent European form and Ararat-Armenia relying on home advantage to tilt the balance.

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