Urartu vs Ararat Yerevan Prediction: Both sides should find the net

Urartu are preparing to welcome Ararat Yerevan to the Urartu Stadium on Wednesday. Below are previews, H2H, Expert betting tips, and odds.

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Urartu have been on a solid run since the beginning of the season, with only four losses and four draws among their impressive nine league victories.

Their most recent clash against Van ended up in a 2-2 draw. The initial brilliance unfolded with a goal in the 43rd minute in the first half, and despite conceding early in the second half in the 55th minute, Urartu found the net again in the 86th minute, securing a lead. However, the joy was tempered by a double blow in stoppage time (90+2), as Marcos Junior and Yevgeniy Tsymbalyuk received red cards, leaving Urartu with just nine players. The disappointment continued as they conceded again at the 90+10 minute, resulting in a level score. To add to the drama, Van saw a red card shortly after, concluding the game with both teams sharing a point in an eventful encounter.

Urartu currently hold a commendable 4th position, amassing 31 points from 17 matches played.

Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 30 goals, and conceding 24 times. A standout performer for Urartu is Temur Dzhikiya, who has been in splendid form, contributing 8 goals in the current session. His impactful performances on loan from Ulyanovsk raise the exciting prospect of him potentially turning the tide in favor of his team as the season progresses.

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Ararat Yerevan have been facing a challenging run of form, securing only 3 victories in their last 11 matches across all competitions, with 7 losses and a lone draw. In their recent outing against Alashkert, they suffered a 0-1 defeat. The first half saw a competitive edge with 4 yellow cards shared between the teams, and Ararat Yerevan conceding a goal in the 44th minute. The second half witnessed a total of 6 yellow cards, but no goals were scored, resulting in Ararat Yerevan dropping points.

Currently seated in the 6th position, they've earned 29 points from 17 matches. Their goal statistics show a lower tally of 16 goals scored and a higher count of 28 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -12.

In the last 10 meetings across various competitions, the clashes between Urartu and Ararat Yerevan have consistently delivered excitement. Urartu have asserted their dominance, emerging victorious in 3 of these encounters. On the other hand, Ararat Yerevan have stood firm, celebrating triumphs in 2 instances, while 5 matches reached a harmonious draw.

Considering their recent games and past clashes, we might see more goals this time, thanks to Urartu's impressive attacking skills. However, looking at their history, both teams are quite adept at scoring against each other, so a tie is also a possibility.

• BTTS for 1.87 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• X for 4.33 odds