Shirak vs Ararat Armenia Prediction 20 September 2026

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Key points

    🔊 This match is notable for the contrast in what each side is playing for. Shirak have no particular motivation and sit in mid-table, while Ararat-Armenia still have their sights set on a title challenge. The visitors are the stronger side in terms of quality, though they hold no advantage in current form.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Shirak have lost 16 of their last 17 head-to-head meetings with Ararat. That is the most striking feature of this fixture. The visitors have been totally dominant.

    Head-to-head statistics Shirak - Ararat Armenia

    11%
    3 Wins
    14%
    4 Draws
    75%
    21 Wins
    Total games
    28
    Total Goals Avg
    2.82
    Both teams scored
    36%
    0.54
    Total average
    2.29
    Last matches
    20.09.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    1
    3
    0
    3
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    20.04.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    1
    1
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    1
    1
    02.04.26
    Armenian Cup
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    2
    4
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    2
    4
    04.03.26
    Armenian Cup
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    01.12.25
    Premier League
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    Shirak
    Shirak
    -
    -
    3
    0
    -
    -
    0
    0
    4
    1
    1
    1
    3
    0
    -
    -
    3
    0
    -
    -
    0
    0
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    Shirak Team Overview

    Shirak are having a season without any particular pressure and currently sit in mid-table. In their last five matches they have won three and lost two. Their average of 1.4 goals per game remains low, and the defensive solidity does not compensate for the limited attacking output. The lack of any competitive pressure may lead to a drop in concentration against stronger opponents.

    Match Results: Shirak

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    1
    3
    0
    3
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    L
    13.09.26
    Premier League
    Pyunik
    Pyunik
    Shirak
    Shirak
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    L
    06.09.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    1
    Sardarapat FC
    Sardarapat FC
    -
    -
    6
    11
    13
    9
    2
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    11
    13
    9
    2
    3
    W
    29.08.26
    Premier League
    Van
    Van
    Shirak
    Shirak
    -
    -
    3
    4
    16
    12
    2
    2
    0
    4
    0
    3
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    16
    12
    2
    2
    W
    22.08.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Urartu
    Urartu
    -
    -
    6
    12
    13
    7
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    12
    13
    7
    1
    2
    L
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    Ararat Armenia Team Overview

    Ararat-Armenia are staying close to the league leaders and remain motivated to pick up points in the push for the top positions. The team have won five of their seven matches at the start of the season, though their European campaign got off to a poor start with a heavy defeat to Sparta Prague. One trend worth noting is their away scoring - the visitors regularly score more than 1.5 goals in domestic league matches.

    Match Results: Ararat Armenia

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    Premier League
    Shirak
    Shirak
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    1
    3
    0
    3
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    3
    16
    17
    2
    2
    W
    16.09.26
    UEL
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    Sparta Prague
    Sparta Prague
    1.44
    2.48
    2
    13
    16
    19
    3
    0
    1
    4
    0
    2
    1
    2
    1.44
    2.48
    2
    13
    16
    19
    3
    0
    L
    11.09.26
    Premier League
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    Syunik
    Syunik
    -
    -
    1
    4
    13
    19
    3
    4
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    13
    19
    3
    4
    W
    05.09.26
    Premier League
    Ararat
    Ararat
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    0
    1
    17
    13
    2
    3
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    1
    17
    13
    2
    3
    W
    31.08.26
    Premier League
    Pyunik
    Pyunik
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    2
    8
    12
    11
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    2
    8
    12
    11
    2
    2
    L
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    ⚽️ Total Goals Prediction

    In 10 of their last 11 matches, Ararat-Armenia have seen Total Goals - Under 3.5 fail to land, which points to fairly low scoring in their games. Across the season, both teams also average a modest number of goals scored and conceded: Shirak at home average 1.67 scored and 1.67 conceded, while Ararat-Armenia away average 2.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. Taking these figures into account, the overall total can be expected to stay within 3.5. The pick is Total Goals - Under 3.5 at 1.38.

    🎯 Reliable Bet

    Shirak have lost by more than two goals in only 1 of their last 23 home matches. Even against stronger opposition, the team tend to keep the scoreline manageable. This handicap looks very solid based on the historical record. We're backing Shirak - Handicap +2.5 at 1.2.

    Correct Score Prediction

    According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes for this match are: 0-1 (10.98%), 1-1 (10.3%), and 1-2 (10.17%). The gap between the three most probable scorelines is small, though a narrow away win of 0-1 carries the highest probability.

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    The match picture is shaped by the visitors' strong attack, backed by Ararat-Armenia's trend of high scoring away from home - the team have gone over 1.5 goals in almost every away match in the competition. We consider Ararat Team Total - Over 1.5 Goals the most logical selection given the statistics of recent weeks and the difference in class between the two sides.
    Ararat Armenia Total goals Over (1,5)
    Odds-175
    Published: 20/09/2026, 05:28
    Vladislav Kolyada
    Vladislav Kolyada
    Football expert
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    Betting Tips: Shirak - Ararat Armenia

    Shirak have lost:
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin 16 of last 17 games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin 14 of last 15 games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 9 home games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 7 home games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    Ararat Armenia have won:
    avan-academyin last 6 away games (Fastex Premier League).
    Ararat Armenia to Win
    Bovada
    -244
    Shirak have lost the 2nd half:
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin 13 of last 14 games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin 8 of last 9 home games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin 7 of last 8 games against Ararat Armenia.
    Ararat Armenia have won the 2nd half:
    avan-academyin 6 of last 7 away games (Fastex Premier League).
    2nd Half Ararat Armenia to Win
    -149
    Shirak have not won:
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 19 games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 18 games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 10 home games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 8 home games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    shirak-gyumri-fcin 9 of last 10 home games.
    shirak-gyumri-fcin 8 of last 9 home games (Fastex Premier League).
    Ararat Armenia have not lost:
    avan-academyin 8 of last 9 games (Fastex Premier League).
    avan-academyin last 7 away games (Fastex Premier League).
    Ararat Armenia will not lose
    -1250
    Shirak have conceded:
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 19 games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 18 games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 10 home games against Ararat Armenia.
    shirak-gyumri-fcavan-academyin last 8 home games against Ararat Armenia (Fastex Premier League).
    Ararat Armenia have scored:
    avan-academyin 17 of last 18 games (Fastex Premier League).
    avan-academyin 7 of last 8 away games.
    Ararat Armenia will score goal
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    Shirak - Ararat Armenia Table position

    Premier League 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Noah
    Noah
    880021-524
    2.
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    861117-819
    3.
    Pyunik
    Pyunik
    853018-818
    6.
    Urartu
    Urartu
    832312-1011
    7.
    Shirak
    Shirak
    831411-1010
    8.
    Ararat
    Ararat
    83056-139

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 11
    Conceded - 12
    -1
    +3
    14 - Scored
    11 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    5
    2
    Draws
    2
    5
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    11
    Scored
    14
    12
    Conceded
    11
    2.3
    Match goals average
    2.5
    1.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.1
    2
    Both teams scored
    5
    82'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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