YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — A lopsided recent history will be on the line when Ararat hosts rival Urartu in an Armenian Cup match on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The visitors from Urartu have dominated the fixture, winning the last two meetings by a combined 7-0 scoreline. Most recently, Urartu earned a 1-0 victory at Ararat on Nov. 3, 2025, just weeks after a stunning 6-0 home win on Sept. 19.

Form also heavily favors Urartu entering the cup tie. Urartu is unbeaten in its last five matches across all competitions (3-2-0), including a 2-0 road win over Alashkert in its most recent outing on Nov. 29. Its season record shows a potent attack, having scored four or more goals in three matches since September.

Ararat, meanwhile, seeks to reverse a troubling slide. The club has lost three consecutive matches, most recently a 2-0 defeat at Pyunik on Nov. 30, and has won just once in its last eight attempts. Defensive frailties have been a consistent issue, with the team conceding four goals in a game on three separate occasions this season.

Despite the stark contrast in momentum, a statistical projection suggests a tight contest. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw, indicating a potential for Ararat to find a resilient performance on home ground.

The Armenian Cup presents a critical opportunity for Ararat to salvage its season and gain a measure of revenge. For Urartu, the match is a chance to continue its cup campaign and maintain psychological supremacy over its struggling rival.

Following the cup clash, both teams return to league play. Ararat travels to face Van on Saturday, March 7, while Urartu visits Gandzasar in First League action on Friday, March 6.