On Saturday 17 October the Premier League brings Ararat against Shirak at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Ararat are 9th, lower half, on 11 points after 13 matches; Shirak are 7th (lower half) with 14. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Ararat, last 5: DWWLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FC Urartu, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Shirak, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Syunik, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (1 May 2026) it ended Shirak 0–2 Ararat.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ararat 1.2 xG, Shirak 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ararat 37%, draw 23%, Shirak 40%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ararat 1–1 Shirak. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ararat37%fair 2.73 · @2.75
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.00
Shirak40%fair 2.50 · @2.40
2.56Expected goals
1.25Ararat xG
1.31Shirak xG
55%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shirak 40%.
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.
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.
