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Ararat-Armenia vs Riga FC

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Champions League Football Academy Stadium, Yerevan
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Match Events

44'
Sub
Malis A. In: Wilson Valdez B. R.
Out: Malis A.
54'
Badamosi M.
63' Event
Oliveira H.
Assist: Muradyan K.

AI Match Summary

Ararat-Armenia in this Champions League tie, finishing 2-0. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Ararat-Armenia
20%
Draws
38%
Riga FC
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Ararat-Armenia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Riga FC have won more games recently than Ararat-Armenia.
  • Ararat-Armenia are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • Riga FC arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Ararat-Armenia, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 19.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Ararat-Armenia Clean Sheet 20%
Riga FC Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ararat-Armenia Riga FC
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 16 21
Draws 6 4
Losses 7 3
Goals Scored 1.29 2.5
Goals Conceded 0.71 0.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.29 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.71 0.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 14, 2026 Champions League
Riga FC vs Ararat-Armenia
3:2
Jul 7, 2026 Champions League
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga FC
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ararat-Armenia Compare

Top Goalscorer Oliveira H.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Franca Carlos
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.99
Avg xA / game 0.65

Riga FC Compare

Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ararat-Armenia 42 / 100
Riga FC 37 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ararat-Armenia Riga FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.50 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Ararat-Armenia scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.

Riga FC let in goals in 64% of their last 28 matches.

Solid form: Ararat-Armenia remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Ararat-Armenia VS Riga FC
1.29 Goals Scored 2.5
0.71 Goals Conceded 0.25
71% Over 1.5 88%
14% Over 2.5 63%
14% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Ararat-Armenia

(Home)
21 Jul
Ararat-Armenia
2 : 0
Shamrock Rovers
14 Jul
Riga FC
3 : 2
Ararat-Armenia
07 Jul
Ararat-Armenia
2 : 0
Riga FC
27 Jun
Ararat-Armenia
1 : 1
Vojvodina
20 Jun
Ararat-Armenia
1 : 1
Mura
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Riga FC

(Away)
22 Jul
Vardar
2 : 3
Riga FC
18 Jul
Riga FC
3 : 1
Tukums 2000
14 Jul
Riga FC
3 : 2
Ararat-Armenia
10 Jul
Leevon PPK
2 : 3
Riga FC
07 Jul
Ararat-Armenia
2 : 0
Riga FC
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Thun-
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Din. Zagreb-
Klaksvik4
Bissen2
FK Kauno Zalgiris4
Drita3
Mjallby-
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Lincoln Red Imps4
Inter Escaldes2
Flora4
Iberia 19995
TBD-
Slovan Bratislava-
Borac Banja Luka1
Levski Sofia5
ML Vitebsk1
Univ. Craiova5
Omonia-
TBD-
Kairat Almaty4
Sutjeska1
Aarhus-
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Lech Poznan-
Sabah Baku4
TNS1
Vardar3
KuPS4
Ararat-Armenia4
Riga FC3
Floriana3
Shamrock Rovers5
Petrocub Hincesti2
KF Egnatia7
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Celje-
Vikingur Reykjavik3
Gyor2
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H. Beer Sheva-
Tre Fiori1
Larne3
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Crvena zvezda-
Olympiacos Piraeus-
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Nijmegen-
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Quarter-finals
Thun1
Din. Zagreb1
Klaksvik0
FK Kauno Zalgiris0
Mjallby3
Lincoln Red Imps0
Iberia 19990
Slovan Bratislava2
Levski Sofia1
Univ. Craiova0
Omonia1
Kairat Almaty0
Aarhus1
Lech Poznan4
Sabah Baku1
KuPS0
Ararat-Armenia2
Shamrock Rovers0
KF Egnatia3
Celje3
Vikingur Reykjavik2
H. Beer Sheva1
Larne0
Crvena zvezda4
Olympiacos Piraeus-
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TBD-
Nijmegen-
Royale Union SG-
TBD-
TBD-
Bodo/Glimt-
Fenerbahce1
Gornik Zabrze0
Sturm Graz4
Hearts0
Sparta Prague-
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Lyon-
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