Ararat host Shirak in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Ararat are 9th with 11 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Shirak sit 7th on 14 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Ararat's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with FC Urartu 2–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Shirak's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Syunik 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 May 2026, finished Shirak 0–2 Ararat.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Ararat and 1.3 for Shirak. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ararat 36%, draw 25%, Shirak 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Ararat 1–1 Shirak. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ararat36%fair 2.76 · @2.75
Draw25%fair 4.08 · @3.00
Shirak39%fair 2.55 · @2.40
2.56Expected goals
1.25Ararat xG
1.31Shirak xG
55%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Ararat 1.2 – 1.3 Shirak expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Ararat vs Shirak?
On our numbers Ararat have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shirak 39%.
How many goals will there be in Ararat vs Shirak?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ararat vs Shirak?
Our predicted score is Ararat 1–1 Shirak, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Ararat vs Shirak?
Ararat vs Shirak (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
