On Thursday, October 17, at 3:00 PM (UTC), Shirak and West Armenia will go head-to-head in the Armenia Premier League at Gyumri City Stadium. Be prepared for a thrilling match as the weather forecast predicts light rain showers and a chilly 45 degrees Fahrenheit. In their last Premier League match on April 14, West Armenia claimed a 1-0 victory against Shirak. Don't miss out on this exciting showdown between two skilled teams.

Shirak has faced some tough challenges in recent games, with 3 losses and 1 draw in their last 5 outings. Their goal scoring has also been below par, scoring only 2 goals in their past 5 matches. Currently sitting in 7th place in the standings, they have accumulated 10 points from 9 matches, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses. In their most recent match, they suffered a 0-3 defeat against Van in the Cup. However, with the return of M. Kone who has already netted 3 goals in the tournament, Shirak is boosted by his presence. Against teams of a similar standing, they have displayed balanced results of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, scoring an average of 1.33 goals and conceding 2.0.

In recent weeks, West Armenia has been performing strongly with 4 wins out of their last 5 games. The team has shown a solid offensive display, scoring 9 goals in their previous 5 matches. Against teams of similar ranking this year, they have achieved a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with an average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.66 goals conceded. Their latest Premier League match resulted in a 2-0 victory over Gandzasar, with player A. Danielyan contributing 1 goal. The team is boosted by the return of Z. Tarasenko who has netted 4 goals in the tournament so far. Additionally, I. Yusuf has proven to be a strong performer in away games this season, scoring 3 goals in 3 outings. With a healthy and available squad, West Armenia is determined to continue their impressive goal tally in the upcoming match.

In the past four matches, the average total goals between the two clubs have been 2.5. Shirak has won 1 and drawn 1 out of the 4 times they have faced each other, while West Armenia has emerged victorious 2 times.

Shirak and Western Armenia share a close geographical proximity of only 43 miles, making them natural rivals in the world of soccer. With such a short distance between them, it's no surprise that there may be some fierce competition between local teams.