Projected Lineups
Urartu
G: D. Abakumov
D: N. Antwi
D: Z. Margaryan
D: E. Piloyan
D: Y. Tsymbalyuk
M: N. Aghasaryan
M: D. Salou
M: O. Polyakov
M: Marcos Junior
A: T. Dzhikiya
A: L. Sabua
Shirak
G: D. Vukašinović
D: R. Darbinyan
D: H. Mkoyan
D: A. Sadoyan
D: A. Vidić
M: D. Kodia
M: R. Misakyan
M: D. Pobulić
M: S. Urushanyan
A: L. Mryan
A: C. Doh
Urartu Football Club is set to face Shirak at 3pm (UTC) this Monday, October 30th at the Urartu Stadium in Yerevan in a highly anticipated match within the Armenia Premier League. With a forecast of patchy rain and 71 degrees Fahrenheit, teams will be looking to take advantage of the ideal conditions as Urartu looks to repeat their previous 0-2 win against Shirak back in August’s rematch.
Urartu are an impressive force at home, with an outstanding record of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches, averaging 1.75 goals scored and 1.75 goals conceded against ranked opponents. Their latest game saw a resounding 1-0 victory over Noah in the Premier League, with impressive forward player T. Dzhikiya netting six goals so far this season. The team come into this game with no injury concerns and full confidence, so their opponents should be wary of Urartu's firepower.
Shirak come onto the pitch in positive form, having won two of their last five matches, drawn one, and kept healthy goal-scoring momentum - netting six goals in the same period. This year, their record against similarly ranked opponents gracefully stands at three victories, one draw, and three losses, maintaining an impressive goal-scoring average of 1.4285714285714286 goals and only conceding one. L. Mryan made an extraordinary contribution to Shirak's recent match against BKMA, netting two goals and helping the team to a 1-3 victory. The visitors are further boosted by having a clear squad this time around.
The two teams have a storied history, having clashed for a total of 74 fixtures over the years with Urartu coming out on top in 36, drawing 21 games, and Shirak claiming 17 victories. The rivalry is as potent as ever, with their last 10 encounters averaging an exciting 2.8 goals per game. The outcome of their next match-up is sure to be high-stakes and highly anticipated.
With only 54 miles separating Urartu and Shirak, it is likely that a passionate rivalry will arise between the two provinces. Local athletes and soccer enthusiasts alike anticipate meeting on the pitch for a thrilling match in the near future. Fans of both sides will certainly look forward to the opportunity to watch these able competitors battle it out and demonstrate their exceptional skills. It is the perfect time for these two neighboring provinces to come together and create a memorable experience.
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Home -1.5
Average Odds: 1.9