Match Preview
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.
Post-Match Summary
Full time: Universitatea Craiova 0:0 Ararat Armenia. This UEFA Europa League. Qualifying stage. Final. First leg fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Felix Brych kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.
Fan Reactions (9)
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5
(9 reviews)
This is going to be an epic game. Universitatea Craiova all the way! Pure footballing magic! Prediction: 1:0.
My heart says Universitatea Craiova, my head says draw. What a comeback! Let's go with 3:0.
Ararat Armenia have been in fantastic form lately. Attack was unstoppable today! I'm calling 3:1.
The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Aug 20! Can't believe what I just watched! I think it'll be 1:2.
I've watched every Universitatea Craiova game this season. Midfield dominated completely! This one ends 2:0 for sure.
Universitatea Craiova vs Ararat Armenia is always a cracker! Midfield dominated completely! My money is on 4:3.
Just got my ticket for the match on Aug 20! Absolutely thrilling! Hoping for 1:1 in our favor.
No way Ararat Armenia wins this at Universitatea Craiova's ground. Defense was rock solid! Final score: 2:2.
Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Devastating defeat... Expecting 1:1.