Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Match Preview

Celje host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. The tie is finely poised in this second-leg encounter after the first meeting in Yerevan, making the return game a key fixture in the qualification path for the group stage. For anyone studying Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats, this match offers a clear test of Celje’s home strength against Ararat-Armenia’s ability to travel.

With the Champions League group phase at stake, the pressure is significant for both clubs. Ararat-Armenia carry a narrow aggregate advantage after the first leg, while Celje will look to turn the tie around on home soil. The competitive context and limited but meaningful head-to-head history give this Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats matchup real tactical and psychological weight.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but competitive head-to-head history between Celje and Ararat-Armenia in European qualifiers.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Celje wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition is built entirely around qualifying ties. The first recorded meeting came on 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Yerevan Football Academy. On that occasion Ararat-Armenia were the home side and edged a tight contest 1-0 after extra time, with the score 0-0 at both half-time and full-time before the decisive goal in extra time.

The rivalry resumed on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, again in Yerevan, this time at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Ararat-Armenia once more had home advantage and prevailed 2-1 in regular time. The match was level 1-1 at half-time before Ararat-Armenia found a second-half winner to take control of the tie. The result underlined their effectiveness at home and maintained their perfect record in direct meetings.

Although the historical sample is small, both fixtures have been knockout qualifiers, giving every goal and result significant weight. Across the existing Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline, Ararat-Armenia have consistently managed to edge close games, leaving Celje still searching for a first positive result in this specific matchup.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Ararat-Armenia’s edge in tight, low-scoring encounters.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
• Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Venue Split Performance:

• At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round
• 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round (after extra time)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the available record in the 2026 Champions League season to date shows a mixed picture. Across three matches in this campaign, they have one win, one draw and one defeat, indicating inconsistency but also competitiveness. Celje have scored seven goals and conceded seven, pointing to open games with both attacking intent and defensive vulnerability. At home they have been high scoring, averaging three goals for and two against, while away fixtures have also produced goals at both ends. Celje have yet to keep a clean sheet and have used multiple formations, including 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-4-3, suggesting tactical flexibility as they search for the right balance.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in Champions League)

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia come into this tie with stronger overall Champions League form in 2026. Over five matches in the competition, they have three wins and two defeats, with no draws. Their home record is particularly impressive: three wins from three, scoring six and conceding just one, underpinned by two clean sheets. Away from home they have lost both matches, conceding five goals and scoring three, which underlines a clear home-away split in performance levels. Overall, they average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, and, like Celje, they have alternated between a 4-3-3 and 3-4-3 setup, with 4-3-3 used most frequently.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical record gives Ararat-Armenia a clear edge in this pairing: two wins from two matches, both in high-stakes European qualifiers, with a combined score of 3-1. Celje have yet to avoid defeat in this fixture and have struggled to contain Ararat-Armenia when playing in Yerevan. However, the venue now shifts to Celje, where the head-to-head data is blank and season-to-date numbers suggest a more expansive attacking output from the home side, albeit with defensive risks. Ararat-Armenia’s perfect home form contrasts with a weaker away record in this Champions League campaign, which opens the door for Celje to respond. Overall, the stats point to a competitive second leg in which Ararat-Armenia carry the historical and aggregate advantage, while Celje rely on home attacking strength to try to overturn the trend.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.