Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Stats: Key Head-to-Head Insights

Celje host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. The tie is finely poised after the first leg in Yerevan, and this return fixture will decide which club progresses closer to the group stage. For anyone studying Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats, this second leg offers a clear clash of styles and home/away strengths.

Played under the UEFA Champions League banner and staged in Celje, the match carries significant financial and sporting stakes, with advancement in qualifying rounds crucial for both clubs. The first leg result gives Ararat-Armenia a narrow edge, but Celje now have home advantage. Within this context, understanding the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats and how the previous meetings have unfolded is essential to gauge the balance of power ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but competitive head-to-head history between Celje and Ararat-Armenia across European qualifying rounds.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Celje wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition begins with their UEFA Europa League clash on 24 September 2020. In the 3rd Qualifying Round that season at Yerevan Football Academy, Ararat-Armenia were the home side and edged a tight encounter. The match finished 0-0 after 90 minutes, before Ararat-Armenia found a decisive extra-time goal to win 1-0 after 120 minutes. That result underlined Ararat-Armenia’s ability to manage knockout tension over extended minutes.

The rivalry resumed in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 4 August 2026 at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Again playing at home, Ararat-Armenia defeated Celje 2-1. The contest was level 1-1 at half-time, but Ararat-Armenia found a second-half winner to take a single-goal advantage into the second leg. Across these fixtures, Ararat-Armenia have consistently used home conditions in Yerevan to their benefit, while Celje have been forced to chase the tie on foreign soil.

With both historical meetings played in Armenia, the upcoming match in Celje adds a new dimension to the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline. Ararat-Armenia hold a perfect record so far, but they have yet to face Celje away in European competition. That shift in venue and environment is likely to test whether the existing head-to-head pattern can hold in a decisive Champions League qualifier.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers underline Ararat-Armenia’s early upper hand, but also show that the margins in this pairing have been relatively narrow.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
• Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Venue Split Performance:

• At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
• 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round (after extra time)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the available record in the current UEFA Champions League campaign shows a mixed picture season to date. Across three matches, they have one win, one draw, and one defeat, indicating a side that can compete but has not yet found full consistency. Offensively, Celje average more than two goals scored per game, while conceding at a similar rate, pointing to open, high-scoring contests rather than tight defensive battles.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia arrive with a stronger overall Champions League qualifying profile season to date. Over five matches, they have three wins and two defeats, with no draws. Their home form has been particularly strong, with three wins from three and a solid defensive record, conceding only one goal at home. Away from Yerevan, however, Ararat-Armenia have lost both matches, allowing an average of 2.5 goals per game, which is a critical factor as they travel to Celje for this second leg.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current statistical profile of this tie presents a clear tension between Ararat-Armenia’s head-to-head dominance and Celje’s home advantage in the upcoming leg. Ararat-Armenia lead the series with two wins from two, a 3-1 aggregate goal edge, and demonstrated resilience in both a 120-minute Europa League qualifier and the first-leg Champions League victory. At the same time, all those successes came in Yerevan, while Ararat-Armenia’s broader Champions League season shows vulnerability on the road.

Celje, for their part, have produced strong attacking numbers in this Champions League campaign, averaging over two goals scored per match but also conceding heavily. That profile, combined with the need to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit, suggests a high-tempo, attack-minded approach in front of their own supporters. Ararat-Armenia’s perfect home record in the head-to-head and their superior overall results this season are balanced by a weaker away defensive record. Overall, the stats suggest a closely contested second leg in which Celje’s offensive output at home will be tested against Ararat-Armenia’s proven ability to manage knockout ties, with no clear historical indication that either side can dominate away from their preferred environment.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.