Ararat-Armenia beat CS Universitatea Craiova 1-0 in the Europa League playoff round, settling the tie with a goal deep into stoppage time. The winner came from Sandro Lima in the 90th minute, a late strike that snatched victory from a contest Craiova had largely controlled.
On aggregate FC Ararat-Armenia advances · 2:1
FC Ararat-Armenia 1:0 Universitatea Craiova — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
Second half1 - 0
- 48
- 80
- 90 + 2
- 90 + 2
- 90 + 3
- 90 + 8
- 90 + 9
- 90 + 10
Live Prediction
DrawLost2.15
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova?
FC Ararat-Armenia 1-0 CS Universitatea Craiova (UEFA Europa League, Playoff round).
Who scored?
Sandro Lima (90') for FC Ararat-Armenia.
Was FC Ararat-Armenia's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; FC Ararat-Armenia won on finishing.
Were there any cards in FC Ararat-Armenia vs CS Universitatea Craiova?
Yellow cards: Nicușor Bancu (CS Universitatea Craiova); Bruno Wilson (FC Ararat-Armenia); Sandro Lima (FC Ararat-Armenia); Zhirayr Shaghoyan (FC Ararat-Armenia); Steven Nsimba (CS Universitatea Craiova).
Standings
FC Ararat-Armenia – Universitatea Craiova
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Head to Head meetings
FC Ararat-Armenia – Universitatea Craiova
FC Ararat-Armenia
Universitatea Craiova
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 1 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0 |
FC Ararat-Armenia
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Universitatea Craiova
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
FC Ararat-Armenia – Universitatea Craiova
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
FC Ararat-Armenia opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.10 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — FC Ararat-Armenia
The tie sits at 1-1 after a cagey first leg, and the form lines point in opposite directions: Craiova are unbeaten in four, Ararat-Armenia winless in four. CheckLive's read still leans to the Armenians — a 60% lean, narrow rather than commanding.
Under 2.51.70
Medium confidence58%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.3
57.2
CheckSkill
55.6
54.6
CheckMental
69
71.2
CheckLive total64.7 vs 58.8+5.9FC Ararat-Armenia: 58.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 64.7
More match signals
Under 1.563%3.00
FC Ararat-Armenia or draw62%1.67
Both teams to score — No60%1.83
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the Europa League playoff second leg?
CheckLive's read leans narrowly to FC Ararat-Armenia, though the 60% edge is far from commanding. With the first leg 1-1 and Craiova unbeaten in four, this is closer than a straightforward favorite call.
Is Universitatea Craiova the form favorite?
On form, yes: Universitatea Craiova are unbeaten in four while Ararat-Armenia are winless in four. The overall read, however, gives a narrow edge to the Armenian side, so form alone does not settle this playoff tie.
Will both teams score in the second leg?
Both teams scored in a 1-1 first leg, so goals are plausible again. Neither side looks dominant defensively, and the tie is too even to rule out another exchange of goals at either end.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.10 |