YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — FC Araks Ararat will host Shirak in an Armenian Cup match on Tuesday, with the home side looking to build on a strong start in the competition while the visitors seek to reverse a dismal run of form.

Araks Ararat enters the fixture with momentum, having won its opening cup match and remaining unbeaten in all competitions this season with a record of one win and two draws. In contrast, Shirak is mired in a deep slump. The club has managed just one win in its last nine matches across all tournaments, a stretch that includes five losses and three draws.

Shirak’s struggles were highlighted in its most recent outing, a crushing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Urartu in league play on Friday. That result extended a winless streak where the team has been outscored by opponents.

The statistical outlook favors the hosts. Interstat’s game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for FC Araks Ararat.

Following Tuesday’s cup tie, Shirak’s challenging schedule continues with a return to Premier League action against Van on Nov. 2.