Ararat–Armenia and NK Celje have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Round 3. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Play-off of the Champions League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Play-off of the Europa League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 04.08.2026 | Ararat-Armenia | 2:1 | NK Celje | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
| 11.08.2026 | NK Celje | 2:0 | Ararat-Armenia | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
| 21.01.2027 | Ararat-Armenia | 41% | 25% | 34% | NK Celje | 2026/27 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 7 |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
An upcoming fixture is scheduled for 21.01.2027 as Ararat-Armenia go head-to-head with NK Celje. Our rating model gives Ararat-Armenia a 41% chance of securing victory, while NK Celje hold a 34% probability. The last meeting between NK Celje and Ararat-Armenia took place on 11.08.2026 and finished with a 2:0 scoreline. Ararat-Armenia have posted a recent record of 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 defeat from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, NK Celje picked up 3 wins, settled for 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss. Ararat-Armenia carry an Elo rating of 1428 points, with NK Celje currently rated at 1457.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 |
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NK Celje | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.500 | 9.500 | 11.000 | 23.000 |
| 185 |
|
Ararat-Armenia | 0.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 7.000 |
Form in recent games
| Ararat-Armenia | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | CS Universitatea Craiova | Europa League | |
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Sardarapat FC | League | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | CS Universitatea Craiova | Europa League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | FC Van | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | NK Celje | Champions League | |
| NK Celje | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 1:3 AET | Slovan Bratislava | Champions League | |
| 19.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Slovan Bratislava | Champions League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:1 | NK Nafta 1903 | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Ararat-Armenia | Champions League | |
| 08.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Olimpija Ljubljana | League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 |
|
NK Celje | 1457 |
26.08.2026 1:3 vs Slovan Bratislava Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -16.16 |
19.08.2026 1:1 vs Slovan Bratislava Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +4.00 |
15.08.2026 3:1 vs NK Nafta 1903 League +5.48 |
11.08.2026 2:0 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +15.62 |
08.08.2026 1:0 vs Olimpija Ljubljana League +6.45 |
04.08.2026 1:2 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 -19.76 |
01.08.2026 1:1 vs NK Maribor League -4.10 |
28.07.2026 2:2 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -9.15 |
22.07.2026 3:3 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -7.92 |
17.07.2026 2:2 vs NS Mura League -7.33 |
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| 254 |
|
Ararat-Armenia | 1428 |
27.08.2026 1:0 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +13.39 |
23.08.2026 1:1 vs Sardarapat FC League -7.52 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +4.55 |
15.08.2026 2:0 vs FC Van League +2.78 |
11.08.2026 0:2 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 -15.62 |
07.08.2026 2:1 vs Urartu Yerevan League +5.35 |
04.08.2026 2:1 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +19.76 |
01.08.2026 4:3 vs Gandzasar Kapan League +2.48 |
28.07.2026 1:2 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -18.62 |
21.07.2026 2:0 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +7.51 |
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Featured matches Ararat-Armenia - NK Celje
Ararat-Armenia - NK Celje, 04.08.2026
On 4 August 2026, Ararat-Armenia defeated NK Celje 2–1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. The Slovenian side opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, when Svit Sešlar converted a penalty. Ararat-Armenia equalised in the 38th minute through Artur Serobyan, making the score 1–1 at half-time. The Armenian side completed the comeback in the 70th minute, when substitute Carlos França scored to put the hosts 2–1 ahead. Celje could not find another goal before the final whistle, leaving Ararat-Armenia with a one-goal advantage before the return fixture. The second leg was scheduled for 11 August in Celje.
Matches Armenia - Slovenia
| 28.08.2025 | Noah Yerevan | 3:2 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 2025/26 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 21.08.2025 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 1:4 | Noah Yerevan | 2025/26 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 29.08.2024 | NK Celje | 4:1 | Pyunik Yerevan | 2024/25 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 22.08.2024 | Pyunik Yerevan | 1:0 | NK Celje | 2024/25 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 15.07.2021 | Urartu Yerevan | 0:1 | NK Maribor | 2021/22 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 1 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
The next match between Ararat-Armenia and NK Celje will take place on 21.01.2027.
On 11.08.2026, the match NK Celje vs Ararat-Armenia took place, ending with a score of 2:0.