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

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 key moment across the 90 minutes.

With the first leg in Craiova ending level, the return fixture in Armenia becomes a decisive showdown. The Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats from their early encounters in this Europa League campaign suggest a finely balanced contest, with both sides showing they can score but also concede. The stakes are clear: a place in the next phase of European competition and the financial and sporting boost that comes with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova have only just begun to build their European head-to-head history.

• 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 is currently short but already competitive. Their first recorded meeting came on 20 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova. Universitatea Craiova, playing at home, drew 1-1 with Ararat-Armenia, with the half-time score also 1-1. That opening chapter immediately set the tone for a tight and balanced tie.

That 1-1 result in Romania underlined how evenly matched these sides appear at this stage. Universitatea Craiova showed they can find the net in front of their own fans, while Ararat-Armenia demonstrated resilience and attacking threat away from home. With no extra time or penalties required in that first leg, the tie remains completely open heading into Yerevan.

Given the limited historical depth, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline is defined by that single Europa League Play-offs encounter. However, even this early data suggests a matchup where neither side has established clear dominance, increasing the intrigue around how tactical adjustments and home advantage might shape the second leg.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova head-to-head numbers reflect a rivalry still in its formative phase but already closely contested.

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 points to a side that has been competitive but still searching for a breakthrough win. In their European campaign to date, they have drawn their only recorded fixture, scoring once and conceding once, with their form line showing a draw. Offensively and defensively, they have been exactly balanced in terms of goals scored and conceded per game, indicating a team that can stay in matches but has yet to tilt the margins decisively in its favour.

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

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova arrive with a broader Europa League sample in 2026 and a slightly stronger statistical profile. Across three fixtures in the competition, they are unbeaten with one win and two draws, reflecting consistency and resilience. They have scored four goals and conceded three, averaging more than a goal per match in attack while maintaining a goals-against figure of one per game. Their form line of DWD illustrates that they are capable of both edging tight contests and managing draws, qualities that can be crucial in a two-leg play-off scenario.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current Europa League form suggest a finely balanced but slightly tilted matchup. Historically, the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats show one meeting, a 1-1 draw in Craiova, with goals and outcomes perfectly level. However, when expanding the lens to overall European form in 2026, Universitatea Craiova hold a marginal edge: they are unbeaten in three matches, with a positive goal difference and a track record of finding ways to avoid defeat. Ararat-Armenia, by contrast, have shown they can compete away from home and match their opponents on the scoreboard, but they still lack a signature win in this campaign. As the tie moves to Yerevan, home advantage may help Ararat-Armenia, yet the slightly more established Europa League rhythm of Universitatea Craiova gives them a subtle statistical platform. The numbers point toward another close encounter where small details and efficiency in both boxes are likely to decide who progresses.

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