GYUMRI, Armenia (Interstat) — Shirak and Gandzasar will renew their Armenian Premier League rivalry on Saturday in a match projected to end in a stalemate.

The fixture at Gyumri City Stadium marks the second meeting between the clubs this season, following a 1-1 draw on Aug. 30. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts an identical 1-1 result for this encounter.

Shirak (2-5-4) enters the match after a scoreless draw with Ararat on Nov. 9. Their recent form has been inconsistent, highlighted by a 5-0 loss to Urartu on Oct. 24 but also a 4-0 victory over FC Araks Ararat on Oct. 28.

Gandzasar (4-7-0) is coming off a 2-1 loss to Van on Nov. 9, which snapped a two-game unbeaten run. Their season has been marked by defensive struggles, including consecutive losses to Pyunik by a combined 5-0 scoreline in late October.

Following this match, Gandzasar will host Yerevan on Nov. 28. Shirak’s next contest is a road match against Ararat-Armenia on Nov. 30.