- Team form: FC Ararat-Armenia are in better form, W3, L2, in their last 5 matches, compared to Celje, W1, D3, L1.
- Home form: Celje are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches, W1, D2, and are averaging 2.83 goals per home match in all competitions this season.
- Recent record: Ararat-Armenia have won 7 of their last 10 in all competitions, but lost 3, with no draws.
FC Ararat-Armenia have a little more about them
NK Celje are the slight favorites to win this UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 matchup at 1.84, however, FC Ararat-Armenia are only 4.36, with the draw at 3.73, which suggests the market has this one as a very close tie.
FC Ararat-Armenia are the side in better overall form in recent weeks, winning 3 of their last 5 and losing 2, with 1 win and 2 defeats in their last 3 away. NK Celje have been more average by comparison, W1, D3, L1 in their last 5, although they are unbeaten in their last 3 at home.
Ararat-Armenia are also the more impressive side overall, W7, D0, L3, in their last 10 in all competitions, compared to NK Celje, W4, D3, L3. This should be a close tie, but the odds and the head-to-head advantage to Ararat-Armenia suggest Ararat-Armenia may have the edge.
Sandro Lima the sharpest shooter
Tactical outlook
NK Celje boss Vitor Campelos, who took over on 13 March 2026, has introduced flexibility to the team, playing two strikers up front and using his full-backs to provide width when needed, which can make this an end-to-end battle.
Ararat-Armenia boss Tulipa sets his team up to be compact and to play a patient game on the ball, which should help to slow this one down and close off space.
Players and markets
- Mario Kvesic has been the main threat for Celje in this competition, with 4 goals in 3 matches, while he has 4 of Celje's last 9 goals overall.
- Sandro Lima is the sharpest finisher for Ararat-Armenia with 3 goals in 5 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 matches and 3 of their last 7 goals.
- The goals markets look appealing, as over 2.5 goals is 1.72, while Both Teams to Score – Yes is 1.67, as Ararat-Armenia have conceded 8 goals in 4 away matches this season.
