UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 17:45 (UK time)
Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha: 1-4 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Ararat-Armenia 1-4 Sparta Praha. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Sparta Praha was the model's favourite outcome (60%). The model considered this score unlikely (3.0%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (54%): correct.
Match analysis
Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha was played on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (UEFA Europa League). Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan. Before kick-off, our model gave Ararat-Armenia a 18% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sparta Praha 60%. The most likely correct score is 0-1 (11.2%), ahead of 0-2 (10.7%) and 1-1 (10.4%).
Over their last 5 matches, Ararat-Armenia have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 5 and conceding 6. Over their last 5 matches, Sparta Praha have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 11. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Ararat-Armenia score 1.00 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Sparta Praha score 1.40 and concede 2.20.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ararat-Armenia, 2 for Sparta Praha and 0 draws. The most recent ended Ararat-Armenia 1-2 Sparta Praha (Aug 14, 2025). Sparta Praha: M. Andersen, E. Cobbaut, K. Hoever, S. Mannsverk and J. Martinec. In double chance terms, "Ararat-Armenia or draw" stands at 40%, "Sparta Praha or draw" at 82% and "no draw" at 78%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Ararat-Armenia – Sparta Praha. 0-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Ararat-Armenia 0-1 Sparta Praha | 11.2% |
| Ararat-Armenia 0-2 Sparta Praha | 10.7% |
| Ararat-Armenia 1-1 Sparta Praha | 10.4% |
| Ararat-Armenia 1-2 Sparta Praha | 9.9% |
| Ararat-Armenia 0-3 Sparta Praha | 6.7% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.83 goals in total (0.93 for Ararat-Armenia, 1.90 for Sparta Praha): over 2.5 goals has a 54% probability and both teams to score 52%. Ararat-Armenia keep a clean sheet in 15% of scenarios, Sparta Praha in 40%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Ararat-Armenia expected goals | 0.93 |
| Sparta Praha expected goals | 1.90 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 77% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 32% |
| Ararat-Armenia clean sheet | 15% |
| Sparta Praha clean sheet | 40% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Ararat-Armenia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Celje · UEFA Champions League | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Celje · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers · UEFA Champions League | 1-2 | L |
Sparta Praha
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Lyon · UEFA Champions League | 0-3 | L |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Lyon · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Opava · Club Friendlies | 4-1 | W |
| Mar 19, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar · UEFA Conference League | 0-4 | L |
| Mar 12, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar · UEFA Conference League | 1-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat-Armenia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sparta Praha | 31 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Ararat-Armenia 1-2 Sparta Praha | UEFA Conference League |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sparta Praha 4-1 Ararat-Armenia | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
Ararat-Armenia
No absences reported.
Sparta Praha
- M. Andersen (out)
- E. Cobbaut (out)
- K. Hoever (out)
- S. Mannsverk (out)
- J. Martinec (out)
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- Sturm Graz 0-0 RennesSep 16, 2026
- AC Milan 0-2 BenficaSep 16, 2026
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 CeljeSep 16, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Ararat-Armenia a 18% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sparta Praha 60%. Sparta Praha are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-4.
What is the most likely correct score for Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha?
0-1 (11.2%), followed by 0-2 (10.7%), 1-1 (10.4%), 1-2 (9.9%) and 0-3 (6.7%).
Will both teams score in Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha?
The probability that both Ararat-Armenia and Sparta Praha score is 52%. Ararat-Armenia have a 15% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Sparta Praha 40%.
How many goals should we expect in Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha?
The model expects 2.83 goals (0.93 for Ararat-Armenia, 1.90 for Sparta Praha). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 77%, over 2.5 goals 54%, over 3.5 goals 32%.
When and where is Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha played?
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 17:45 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan.
What form are Ararat-Armenia and Sparta Praha in?
Ararat-Armenia: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 6 conceded). Sparta Praha: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 11 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Sparta Praha?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ararat-Armenia, 2 for Sparta Praha and 0 draws. The most recent ended Ararat-Armenia 1-2 Sparta Praha (Aug 14, 2025).
What was the Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Ararat-Armenia 1-4 Sparta Praha. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Sparta Praha was the model's favourite outcome (60%). The model considered this score unlikely (3.0%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (54%): correct.
How is the Ararat-Armenia vs Sparta Praha prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.93 for Ararat-Armenia, 1.90 for Sparta Praha) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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