FC Ararat-Armenia (home)
- FC Ararat-Armenia are in decent nick, losing only 1 of their last 5 games (W3, D1, L1).
- FC Ararat-Armenia have been solid at home, winning each of their 4 matches and conceding just 2 goals.
Universitatea Craiova (away)
- Universitatea Craiova have been mixed in all competitions (W3, D4, L3).
- Universitatea Craiova have taken 2 draws and 2 defeats from 4 away trips.
Head-to-Head
The opening leg finished 1-1 .
Key Players
- Tulipa's side set up in a pragmatic 4-3-3 built around a disciplined midfield and quick counters.
- Filipe Coelho's team press high and use a wing-back system in a 3-back shape to attack through wide areas.
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Key scorers:
- Carlos Mora - top scorer for Universitatea Craiova in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 with 1 goal in 3 matches.
- Alexandros Malis - top scorer for FC Ararat-Armenia in this campaign with 1 goal in 1 game.
Betting Insights
- Universitatea Craiova are a narrow favorite at 1.95.
- FC Ararat-Armenia are priced at 3.95 for the win.
- The draw is available at 3.5.
- A home win for FC Ararat-Armenia is tempting at around 3.95.
- Recommended play: take the draw (3.5) + Under 2.5 goals (1.95) for a conservative approach.
- Also considered: Both Teams To Score - Yes (1.67).
Prediction
- It is very hard to split these two sides.
- FC Ararat-Armenia have been the better of the two in recent weeks.
- Universitatea Craiova have the edge overall, but this should be close.
- We are siding with the draw for small stakes.
