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Ararat-Armenia continue their quest for European football against Puskas Akademia in the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. The sides meet for the first leg at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium this week.
The Armenian side overcame Moldova's Zimbru Chisinau 6-1 on aggregate in the last round to get here. A 3-0 win away from home in the first leg was followed by a 3-1 victory on home turf in the return, as Vardan Minasyan's side cantered into the next round.
As for their rivals from Hungary, it's only their fourth attempt at qualifying for a European tournament, but this is the farthest they've gotten so far. In the Conference League qualifiers particularly, the Felcsut outfit fell in the second round in both their previous attempts.
This time around, they got lucky as their opponents in the last round, Dnipro-1, forfeited the games due to bankruptcy. As a result, UEFA awarded Puskas Akamedia a 3-0 win in both legs.
Ararat-Armenia vs Puskas Akademia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the first official clash between the sides in history.
- Ararat-Armenia are unbeaten in their last four home games in Europe, drawing thrice and winning once; that win came in their most recent clash against Chisinau (3-1 in the last round).
- In both the previous occasions that Armenia have reached the third qualifying round of European qualifiers, they've eventually made it to the playoffs: in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Europa League qualifiers.
- Puskas Akademia are in the third qualifying round of a European qualifier for the first time in their history.
- Puskas Akademia have a 100% win record in the new season so far, having won both their league games. Ararat-Armenia have won all three of theirs.
- Ararat-Armenia's Jonathan Duran is looking to score in their third game in a row.
Ararat-Armenia vs Puskas Akademia Prediction
Ararat-Armenia and Puskas Akademia have both started the 2024-25 season on a strong note, and will be eager to continue their unbeaten run. The hosts have looked sharp in these qualifiers, and will no doubt give their visitors a serious run for their money. However, their Hungarian rivals could sit back and look to frustrate them. We expect this match to end in a draw.
Prediction: Ararat-Armenia 1-1 Puskas Akademia
Ararat-Armenia vs Puskas Akademia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
