The big picture

Ararat-Armenia come in 36th on the ladder with 0 points; NK Celje are 25th on 4. NK Celje are the side higher up the table.

Ararat-Armenia are 0–4 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 3.5 against.

NK Celje are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.3 against.

Form

Ararat-Armenia have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Torreense 2–3.

NK Celje have won one of their last five and most recently beat SK Sturm Graz 3–2.

Ararat-Armenia have lost their last five.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Ararat-Armenia, watch Bruno Wilson (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Zidane Banjaqui (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For NK Celje, watch Svit Seslar (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Benjamin Verbic (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium

Ararat-Armenia have won 1 of their last 4 at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, NK Celje have the edge.