Eyes on European success for Ararat-Armenia
This is the first ever official meeting between FC Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Cluj so there’s no prior head to head record to go on. However, both teams will be aware that success is vital, and both sides will be desperate for a win to kick off in the right direction. This FC Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Cluj preview looks into their strategies and recent form ahead of the encounter.
No information is available on either of these two managers, however, they will no doubt have previous European experience from which to draw in order to build a strategy to secure a win in this tie.
Ararat-Armenia’s approach to the game is clear to see, they play structured football, possessing the ball and dictating the play when they have it, whilst disciplining the team shape when they don’t. Their attack is their strength, they have the players to finish off chances and they have been playing a strong game in recent times, averaging 3.0 points per match. However, the solid defence they have shown in their run up to this match shouldn’t be overlooked, as it’s that balance that has allowed them to concede just 1.2 points on average in the last few games.
Universitatea Cluj are much more pragmatic in their approach to football, they will look to pack the defense and hit on the break. Cluj’s game is much less about control of the flow of the match and much more about the individual talent of their players, who can produce moments of magic that earned them their two wins from the previous five. However, this pragmatic approach leaves them more susceptible to conceding, letting in 2.8 points on average over the same period. Analyzing the FC Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Cluj prediction, it’s clear the contrast in styles could define the outcome.
Clash of footballing styles
The bookies are very close on this game, with FC Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Cluj odds listing Ararat-Armenia as favourites at 2.00, with the draw coming in at 3.30 and Cluj as outsiders at 3.60. However, with no significant injury concerns for either side and both needing to get a result, our FC Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Cluj prediction is that Ararat-Armenia have the edge in this one. Their form over the same number of games is superior, they are more solid at the back and we think that they will have the quality to find the breakthrough in this close game. Additionally, our FC Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Cluj betting tips recommend under 2.5 goals, as we see a cagey fixture with little room for mistakes, with the prize of continental football and the associated revenues at stake from the get go.
