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 major European significance to the fixture. For anyone studying Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats, the context is clear: this is a high-stakes knockout clash at continental level.

The first leg in Craiova finished level, leaving this return match finely poised. Ararat-Armenia now enjoy home advantage in Yerevan, while Universitatea Craiova arrive unbeaten in the competition so far this season. With a place deeper in the UEFA Europa League pathway on the line, both sides will treat this as a decisive night in their 2026 European campaign.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova in UEFA Europa League Play-offs is extremely limited but already competitive.

• 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 currently consists of a single, finely balanced encounter. On 20 August 2026, the two sides met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. That match finished 1-1, with Universitatea Craiova the home side and Ararat-Armenia the visitors, and the half-time score also 1-1.

That first-leg draw in Craiova underlined how evenly matched these teams appear at this stage. Universitatea Craiova managed to score once at home but could not establish a decisive advantage, while Ararat-Armenia secured an important away goal and avoided defeat on Romanian soil. With no extra time or penalties involved, the tie remained level after 90 minutes, setting up a winner-takes-all scenario in Yerevan.

Given the limited historical depth, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the early evidence suggests a tight contest. The existing Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova timeline shows neither club has yet managed to dominate the other, and the second leg will immediately become the most significant chapter in their European head-to-head story.

Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova stats so far reflect one closely contested match in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs.

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 record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to their away draw against Universitatea Craiova. That 1-1 result highlights a balanced profile so far: one goal scored, one conceded, and no clean sheets yet. Their season to date in this competition shows they can be competitive on the road, and they now look to translate that into a decisive performance at home in Yerevan.

• 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. Across three matches in this campaign, they remain unbeaten with one win and two draws, scoring four goals and conceding three. At home, they have played two fixtures with one win and one draw, while away from home they have drawn their only match so far. Their form line of DWD underlines a team that has been hard to beat, consistently finding the net but also yet to record a clean sheet.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With just one prior meeting, the historical head-to-head between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova offers a narrow but telling sample: a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs that underlines how evenly balanced this tie appears. The goals and averages are identical, and neither side has yet claimed a victory over the other. Universitatea Craiova bring a slightly more extensive and unbeaten Europa League record in 2026, with more matches played and a modest edge in offensive output across the season. Ararat-Armenia, however, have already shown they can match the Romanian side away from home and now gain the advantage of playing the decisive leg at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Overall, the stats suggest a finely poised contest in which small margins and efficiency at both ends of the pitch are likely to decide who progresses.

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