Projected Lineups
Ararat-Armenia
G: A. Beglaryan
D: Léo Silva (OG)
D: Cassio Scheid
D: E. Grigoryan
D: D. Terteryan
M: A. Avanesyan
M: K. Muradyan
M: A. Tera
M: A. Ambartsumyan
A: T. Yenne
A: W. Eza
Alashkert
G: O. Cancarevic
D: D. Carrillo
D: V. Ustinov
D: T. Voskanyan
D: M. Muzek
M: W. Angulo
M: Y. Racines
M: Mimito Biai
M: R. Flores
A: L. Kutalia
A: S. Fatai
On September 25, Ararat-Armenia will face Alashkert at Yerevan Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan for the Armenia Premier League match with a kick-off time of 14:00 (UTC). Anticipate a chance of thundery outbreaks and a balmy 78 degrees (F) while the teams battle to outdo the result of their previous competition in the Premier League with Alashkert claiming the win in a 0-1 victory on May 10.
Ararat-Armenia have been impressive at home in recent matches and look to carry that form into this upcoming clash. With 10 goals scored in their last 5 at Yerevan Football Academy, they appear to be in fine attacking form. This, coupled with an admirable 16 points won from 8 games thus far, sees them occupying 4th in the standings. Dominating their last game, M. Yattara was the main contributor, single-handedly netting three of the team’s goals in their 1-3 away triumph. With a healthy roster, the home side look well placed to earn another impressive result in their next match.
Alashkert have been in outstanding form, winning four of their last five matches with 14 goals to their name. Led by striker L. Kutalia, the visitors have already accrued 19 points from eight games, with six wins, one draw, and one loss. To further bolster their formidable record, Khurtsidze and Kutalia each found the back of the net in the last match, resulting in a 4 - 2 victory over Urartu in the Premier League. Looking ahead, Kutalia has four goals in the last three matches and is showing no sign of slowing down – as his team aims to remain atop the standings, the striker will be working hard to add to his impressive return.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming match between Ararat-Armenia and Alashkert, fans can look back to the history between the two clubs for an insight into what to expect. In the last 10 encounters, an average of 2.1 goals were scored per game, however, if you go back to the first 19 matches, the breakdown is quite different - Ararat-Armenia have come out on top 9 times, drawn 5, and Alashkert have won 5. Who will be the victor of this ballgame? Only time will tell.
Featuring 16 points, Ararat-Armenia has the opportunity to overtake Alashkert and claim the highest position in the Premier League table. This goal offers an inspiring challenge to the gifted squad, which will undoubtedly be further propelled to score more.
Prediction
Market: Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Prediction: Over
Average Odds: 1.75