Projected Lineups
Van
G: R. Nsoh
D: A. Yeghiazaryan
D: A. Mkrtchyan
D: D. Dosa
D: H. Nazaryan
M: C. Boniface
M: B. Hovhannisyan
M: O. Ojetunde
M: N. Hovhannisyan
A: I. Williams
A: M. Touré
Ararat-Armenia
G: A. Beglaryan
D: E. Grigoryan
D: J. Julio
D: Alemao
D: Cassio Scheid
M: K. Muradyan
M: A. Tera
M: A. Obiero
M: Adriano Castanheira
A: T. Yenne
A: M. Yattara
Get ready for an exhilarating match this Thursday as Van takes on Ararat-Armenia in the highly anticipated Armenia Premier League league. The game will kick off at 12:00 (UTC) at the state-of-the-art Charentsavan City Stadium in Charentsavan. Despite the potential patchy rain nearby, the temperature is expected to be a comfortable 68 degrees (F). Fans can anticipate a thrilling game as these two teams face off again after Van's dominating 0-2 victory against Ararat-Armenia in their previous Premier League encounter on March 03. Don't miss out on the action – grab your tickets now and witness the adrenaline-fueled matchup live!
Despite Van's recent struggles at home, there is no denying their consistent scoring ability with 5 goals in their last 5 home matches at the illustrious Charentsavan City Stadium. However, van will need to step up their game against similar opponents as they have only managed to secure 3 victories, 2 draws, and 5 losses this year, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded against them. Despite their current 9th place ranking with 27 points from 31 matches, van remains a formidable opponent with 7 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses. Their most recent match resulted in a 1-1 draw against Ararat in the Premier League, with the sole goal scored by the talented B. Hovhannisyan. With the healthy and in-form C. Boniface, who has scored an impressive 7 goals this season, van is ready to prove themselves against their upcoming opponents.
Ararat-Armenia has been an unstoppable force on the road lately, securing 4 victories and 1 draw in their last 5 games. Their offense has been on fire, netting 8 goals in their past 5 away matches. Against teams of a similar caliber, Ararat-Armenia has proven their dominance with 4 wins, 2 draws, and only 5 losses this year. Their average of 1.6363636363636365 goals scored and 1.4545454545454546 goals conceded against these opponents showcases their undeniable strength. Currently sitting at second place in the standings with an impressive 65 points from 31 matches, Ararat-Armenia has asserted their place as a top contender. One player to keep an eye on is M. Yattara, who has shown a remarkable scoring streak with 3 goals in his last 3 matches across all competitions. He is fit and determined to further increase his goal tally
In the past decade, matches between these two formidable clubs have been known to produce an average of 2.9 goals per game, showcasing their fierce competition. However, in their 14 meetings overall, Van has come out victorious on three occasions while Ararat-Armenia has dominated with 11 wins. With such a record, it's safe to say that the anticipation for their upcoming clash is at an all-time high.
At 65 points, Ararat-Armenia is poised to make a move for the coveted top spot in the Premier League table, potentially surpassing Noah in the race for glory. This exciting prospect is sure to ignite a fire within the talented team, propelling them to unleash their full potential and push for an increase in goal scoring. With determination and skill, Ararat-Armenia is primed to make their mark on the league and capture the ultimate victory.
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Away -1.5
Average Odds: 2.02