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Celje

11 Aug 2026 19:15

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Celje to win 1.44

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Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11/08/2026

Champions League · 3rd Qualifying Round

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X2: Double Chance Draw or Ararat-Armenia

6.80 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 10 Aug 2026 at 04:19 · Odds are subject to change

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Preview

Celje face an uphill battle at Stadion Z'dežele, trailing 2-1 on aggregate after conceding twice in the first leg. The Slovenian champions have endured a rough start to the new domestic season, collecting just two draws from their opening fixtures without a single victory. Their recent form reads as a loss followed by consecutive draws, hardly the momentum needed to overturn a deficit against a side that has already beaten them twice in European competition.

Ararat-Armenia arrive in Slovenia brimming with confidence after their historic first-leg triumph. Manuel Tulipa's side are on their deepest ever Champions League qualifying run, and their alternating pattern of wins and losses across recent outings belies genuine quality. A thrilling 4-3 league victory over Gandzasar on August 1 demonstrated attacking firepower, while Carlos França's decisive impact off the bench in the first leg showed the squad depth at Tulipa's disposal.

Ararat-Armenia hold a 2-1 aggregate advantage heading into this second leg, and their historical record against Celje is flawless: two wins from two European meetings. Carlos França's decisive goal off the bench in the first leg demonstrated the depth Manuel Tulipa has at his disposal. Celje, meanwhile, needed penalties just to get past the previous round.

The Slovenian champions have looked shaky domestically, drawing both of their opening league fixtures without registering a single win. Ararat-Armenia opened their campaign with a thrilling away victory, scoring four goals. That attacking confidence could prove critical here, and the draw or away double chance at 6.80 reflects the visitors' stronger position in this tie.

Celje must score at least twice without reply to progress in normal time, which leaves them exposed on the counter. Ararat-Armenia's compact defensive structure and set-piece threat, evidenced by Artur Serobyan's free-kick equaliser in the first leg, make them well-equipped to exploit those gaps. The X2 pick carries genuine value given the aggregate scoreline and head-to-head dominance.

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Trends to Know about Celje vs Ararat-Armenia

• Ararat-Armenia unbeaten in two H2H ties
• Celje winless in three recent matches
• Ararat won first leg 2-1 away

Both lineups carry a speculated status, each mirroring the first-leg selections from August 4 with no fresh injury concerns reported for either side. The tactical contest shapes up as a 3-4-3 versus 4-3-3, with Celje's wider, wing-heavy structure looking to exploit the flanks against Ararat-Armenia's more compact midfield trio.

M. Kvesic provides the creative engine in Celje's midfield, while S. Lima leads the line for the visitors in what promises to be an open, attacking second leg with both coaches showing confidence in continuity over rotation.

How to Watch Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Match?

What time is Celje vs Ararat-Armenia?

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia kicks off at Stadion Z'dežele on August 11, 2026, at 19:15 local time.

Where is Celje vs Ararat-Armenia being played?

This match takes place at Stadion Z'dežele, the home ground of Celje in Slovenia.

How Can I Watch Celje vs Ararat-Armenia on TV and Live Stream?

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