Cup Semifinal Showdown Set for Wednesday in Armenia

YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — A spot in the Armenian Cup final is on the line Wednesday when FC Andranik hosts Urartu in a critical semifinal first leg.

The match, scheduled for April 15, 2026, pits a home side with limited recent data against a Premier League club seeking consistent form.

Urartu enters with mixed results, coming off a 2-1 road victory over Van in league play on April 10. However, that win was preceded by a 2-0 loss at Ararat-Armenia on April 8. Their recent away form has been uneven, with just one win in their last four matches across all competitions (1-2-1).

FC Andranik’s recent schedule has been sparse. Their last recorded match was a 0-0 draw at Syunik FA on March 3, 2026. Their previous fixtures, all from late 2025, were positive, including a 2-0 win over Yerevan and two dominant victories over FK Bento Ijevan in September. The long layoff presents an unknown variable regarding match sharpness.

Statistical projections anticipate a tight contest. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw.

The fixture kicks off a home-and-away series, with the return leg scheduled for April 29 in Urartu. The aggregate winner will advance to the Cup final.

For Urartu, the match is part of a congested April schedule. Following Wednesday’s Cup tie, they face a quick turnaround with a Premier League match against Alashkert on April 19.

FC Andranik’s schedule shows the second leg at Urartu as their next confirmed fixture, indicating a focused campaign on Cup success.

The semifinal is set for a 6 p.m. local time kickoff (1400 GMT) at FC Andranik’s home stadium.