UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 27, 2026, 17:00 (UK time)
Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova: 1-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Universitatea Craiova. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Ararat-Armenia at 51%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (11.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): correct.
Match analysis
Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova met on Thursday, August 27, 2026, a UEFA Europa League fixture. Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan. Before kick-off, our model gave Ararat-Armenia a 51% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Universitatea Craiova 24%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (11.8%), followed by 1-0 (11.4%) and 2-1 (9.5%).
Over their last 5 matches, Ararat-Armenia have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 6. Universitatea Craiova have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 6 and conceding 6. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Ararat-Armenia score 1.20 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Universitatea Craiova score 1.20 and concede 1.20.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ararat-Armenia, 0 for Universitatea Craiova and 1 draw. The most recent ended Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Ararat-Armenia (Aug 20, 2026). In double chance terms, "Ararat-Armenia or draw" stands at 76%, "Universitatea Craiova or draw" at 49% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Ararat-Armenia – Universitatea Craiova. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.8%); 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 1-1 Universitatea Craiova | 11.8% |
| Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Universitatea Craiova | 11.4% |
| Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Universitatea Craiova | 9.5% |
| Ararat-Armenia 2-0 Universitatea Craiova | 9.3% |
| Ararat-Armenia 0-1 Universitatea Craiova | 7.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.62 expected goals for Ararat-Armenia and 1.03 for Universitatea Craiova, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 49% and "both teams to score" at 52%. Ararat-Armenia keep a clean sheet in 36% of scenarios, Universitatea Craiova in 20%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Ararat-Armenia expected goals | 1.62 |
| Universitatea Craiova expected goals | 1.03 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| Ararat-Armenia clean sheet | 36% |
| Universitatea Craiova clean sheet | 20% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Ararat-Armenia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers · UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
Universitatea Craiova
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Ararat-Armenia · UEFA Europa League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KuPS · UEFA Europa League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KuPS · UEFA Europa League | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Levski Sofia · UEFA Champions League | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Levski Sofia · UEFA Champions League | 0-1 | L |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Ararat-Armenia | UEFA Europa League |
Out and doubtful
Ararat-Armenia
No absences reported.
Universitatea Craiova
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Ararat-Armenia a 51% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Universitatea Craiova 24%. Ararat-Armenia are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova?
1-1 (11.8%), followed by 1-0 (11.4%), 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (9.3%) and 0-1 (7.3%).
Will both teams score in Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova?
The probability that both Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova score is 52%. Ararat-Armenia have a 36% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Universitatea Craiova 20%.
How many goals should we expect in Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova?
The model expects 2.65 goals (1.62 for Ararat-Armenia, 1.03 for Universitatea Craiova). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova played?
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 17:00 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan.
What form are Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova in?
Ararat-Armenia: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 6 conceded). Universitatea Craiova: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 6 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ararat-Armenia, 0 for Universitatea Craiova and 1 draw. The most recent ended Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Ararat-Armenia (Aug 20, 2026).
What was the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Universitatea Craiova. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Ararat-Armenia at 51%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (11.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): correct.
How is the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.62 for Ararat-Armenia, 1.03 for Universitatea Craiova) 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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