Ararat-Armenia vs Urartu Prediction: Records set to be broken

Ararat-Armenia will slug it out with Urartu on Sunday in the final of the Armenian Cup. Urartu are the defending champions, while Ararat-Armenia have only been finalist once in their history. Can Ararat-Armenia make history here? Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

Ararat-Armenia made it to this stage after recording a 1-0 win over Pyunik in the semi-final. Artur Serobyan scored the only goal of the game in the 32nd minute. Ararat-Armenia had eliminated noted teams on their way to the final. They defeated Noah 3-2 in the quarterfinals.

Ararat-Armenia have not won this competition in their history but have managed to get to the final once in 2020, where Noah defeated them on penalties after the extra time had ended 5-5. Ararat-Armenia have been unbeaten in their last 9 games in all competitions, where they won 8 and drew 1. This performance places them 3rd on the table with just 3 points in their aspiration for a domestic double.

Urartu hope to retain the league cup after winning the 2022/2023 edition with a 2-1 win over Shirak to earn them a domestic double last season. On their way to this season’s final, they defeated BKMA 4-0 in the quarterfinals and got a 2-1 win over last season’s finalist, Shirak, in the semifinal. However, their general form is concerning, as they have not won in their previous 5 games. The poor form places them 4th on the league table, 29 points behind league leaders Noah.

Both sides have met 22 times in their history. Ararat-Armenia won 8, Urartu won 7, and 7 ended in draws. Both sides last met in a cup competition in November 2022, where Urartu won 4-0.

Urartu’s recent performance has been concerning, as they have been without a win in their last 5 games. However, Ararat-Armenia have won 8 of their last 9 games. They are one of the title contenders in the league, and I expect them to get their first league cup in this game. However, the defending champions won't give up without a fight.

• W1 for 1.73 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.92 odds
• Method to win — Ararat Armenia – 90 minutes for 1.66 odds