Shirak vs FC Urartu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 18 May the Premier League brings Shirak against FC Urartu at Gyumri City Stadium. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Shirak are 7th, lower half, on 14 points after 13 matches; FC Urartu are 6th (upper half) with 16. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Shirak, last 5: LLLLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Van, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
FC Urartu, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to FC Noah, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours FC Urartu, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.3 for Shirak.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shirak 1.2 xG, FC Urartu 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shirak 22%, draw 24%, FC Urartu 54%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shirak 1–1 FC Urartu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shirak22%fair 4.60 · @5.50
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @3.95
FC Urartu54%fair 1.84 · @1.50
2.77Expected goals
1.17Shirak xG
1.61FC Urartu xG
56%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Shirak 1.2 – 1.6 FC Urartu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Urartu to win✗
54%
1.84
1.50
Double chance
FC Urartu or draw✓
78%
1.28
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.73
Draw no bet
FC Urartu (draw no bet)
71%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
Shirak +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.87
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
First team to score
FC Urartu to score first✗
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Urartu / FT FC Urartu✗
29%
3.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
Shirak – last 6
LLLLDD
8 May
@ Van
0–1
L
1 May
vs Ararat
0–2
L
26 Apr
@ Gandzasar
2–3
L
20 Apr
vs Ararat-Armenia
0–4
L
16 Apr
vs BKMA
1–1
D
12 Apr
@ BKMA
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Urartu – last 6
LWWLLD
14 May
vs FC Noah
2–4
L
10 May
@ Ararat
1–0
W
29 Apr
vs Andranik
1–0
W
23 Apr
@ Pyunik Yerevan
1–2
L
19 Apr
vs Alashkert
1–3
L
15 Apr
@ Andranik
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shirak and FC Urartu.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shirak vs FC Urartu?
On our numbers Shirak have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 24% and FC Urartu 54%.
How many goals will there be in Shirak vs FC Urartu?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shirak vs FC Urartu?
Our predicted score is Shirak 1–1 FC Urartu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shirak vs FC Urartu?
Shirak vs FC Urartu (Premier League) kicks off on Monday 18 May 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Gyumri City Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
