The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated UEFA Europa League. Qualifying stage. Final. First leg fixtures of the week. Universitatea Craiova and Ararat Armenia will lock horns on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 19:00 at Home Arena in Germany. The man with the whistle is Benjamin Cortus, a well-known figure in German football. Conditions are forecast to be Light rain, 14°C. On the injury front, Universitatea Craiova are sweating on the fitness of Schmidt, and Ararat Armenia will be monitoring Braun closely. Historical data shows: Ararat Armenia 4 - 3 Universitatea Craiova (2023). Ararat Armenia 3 - 2 Universitatea Craiova (2021). Ararat Armenia 4 - 4 Universitatea Craiova (2022). Ararat Armenia 4 - 2 Universitatea Craiova (2023). Ararat Armenia 2 - 3 Universitatea Craiova (2023). Score prediction: 2:2.