- Ararat-Armenia have a slightly better recent record than Celje, winning 7 of their last 10 games.
- Ararat-Armenia have been in sharper form recently, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Celje have been better on home soil of late, going undefeated in their last 3 home matches (W1, D2).
Pivotal clash between two improving sides
The second meeting between NK Celje and FC Ararat-Armenia could be a good one.
The 2026 fixture finished 2-1 to the visitors, who will be encouraged by their win but also know that their opponents are a much improved outfit since then.
Celje have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their 10 games, a run that shows the Slovenia-based side are making steady progress, but not necessarily improving at an alarming rate.
Ararat-Armenia, on the other hand, have won 7 of their 10 matches, with 3 defeats and no draws, showing a little more edge.
A question of which side comes out on top
Tuesday's hosts, NK Celje, are the slight favourites for this one at 21/25, with Ararat-Armenia available at 84/25 and the draw at 273/100.
The market is perhaps expecting a bit of a scrap here and this match could easily go either way, with the draw also a possibility.
Vitor Campelos has added width from the full-backs and some tactical flexibility since taking over Celje on 13 March 2026, but his side's two forward approach and reliance on the transition can make this an end-to-end brawl.
Ararat-Armenia are built on a compact, possession-first structure and look to patiently create chances, while Tulipa's men are certainly the team in the better form.
The visitors have the edge
So while this looks like a close matchup, we're going to lean towards the side with better recent form in the 90-minute result market and take Ararat-Armenia to either win or snatch a draw.
The goals markets also look appealing, with Over 2.5 at 18/25 and BTTS - Yes at 67/100, as Celje have been good for an average of 2.83 goals per home game in all competitions in 2026.
Mario Kvesic has been Celje's main goal threat with 4 goals in 3 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 matches and 4 of their last 9 overall, while Sandro Lima has been the sharpest finisher for Ararat-Armenia with 3 goals in 5 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 games and 3 of their last 7 across all competitions.
