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Zimbru will welcome Ararat-Armenia at Stadionul Zimbru in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams have not kicked a football in competitive since June and will be returning to action only this week.
Zimbru finished third in Phase 2 of the Moldovan Super Liga last season to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. They will enter the competition in the second qualifying round where their campaign ended last season following a 9-0 whitewash at the hands of Fenerbahçe. Zimbru are appearing for the second time in this competition.
Galben-verzii wrapped up last season with two defeats against Petrocub – in the Super Liga (4-1) and in Cupa Moldovei (3-1). They have lost thrice in their last five matches in all competitions. However, the hosts boast a good home record, winning four times and drawing once in their last five matches at Stadionul Zimbru.
Ararat-Armenia placed third in the 2023–24 Armenian Premier League to earn a direct spot in the Conference League second qualifying round. They will be playing in this round for the third consecutive time since 2022-23, but are yet to reach the third qualifying round. In the previous edition, they were knocked out by Greek side Aris Thessaloniki.
The Yerevan-based team concluded their previous domestic campaign with a heart-warming 3-1 away win against Alashkert. They have not played any match since then but could take confidence from their impressive away record as they head for their European campaign-opening match.
Zimbru vs Ararat-Armenia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Zimbru have played 72 European matches, winning 21, drawing 19 and losing 32.
- Zimbru have scored six goals and conceded 10 in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Zimbru have played two seasons in the UEFA Conference League, which is one less than Ararat-Armenia’s record.
- Ararat-Armenia have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five away matches.
- Zimbru have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Ararat-Armenia have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Zimbru – L-L-W-L-D, Ararat-Armenia – W-D-L-W-W.
Zimbru vs Ararat-Armenia Prediction
Zimbru will be looking to prove to home fans that they have recovered from their end-of-season hangover by prevailing over the visiting team.
Ararat-Armenia ended last season in good shape and will hope to extend that form to their continental campaign.
Zimbru come in as the favorite based on home advantage and experience in European competitions.
Prediction: Zimbru 2-1 Ararat-Armenia
Zimbru vs Ararat-Armenia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Zimbru
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Zimbru to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Ararat-Armenia to score - Yes
