AP Sports Preview: Urartu vs. Noah

YEREVAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Urartu and Noah meet Wednesday, May 27, for a pivotal First League clash at Urartu Stadium, with both teams seeking momentum in the Armenian top flight.

Noah enters on a modest unbeaten run after a 0-0 draw at Pyunik on Saturday, May 23. That followed an 8-3 demolition of Ararat on May 19 and a 4-2 win at Urartu on May 14 — a result that marked Noah’s third victory in its past four matches. The visiting side has shown attacking potency, scoring 13 goals in its last three games, but also inconsistency: a 2-0 loss at Ararat-Armenia on May 2 and a 1-1 draw with Pyunik on May 3.

Urartu, coming off a 4-2 home defeat to Noah on May 14, has struggled for consistency. Since that loss, the team has had a break in league action. Before the home defeat, Urartu had beaten Ararat 1-0 on May 10 and drawn 0-0 with Van on May 3. But the defense has been porous: Urartu conceded four goals in a 4-3 loss at Alashkert on May 1 and three in a 3-1 home loss to Alashkert on April 19. Overall, Urartu has two wins in its last five league matches.

The head-to-head series this season has been tight. Noah’s 4-2 win on May 14 broke a run of two consecutive 0-0 draws — one at Urartu on Oct. 18, 2025, and another at Noah on Oct. 5, 2025. Wednesday’s match marks the fourth meeting between the sides in 2025-26.

Noah’s other recent results include a 4-1 win at Gandzasar on May 6, a 2-0 win at Van on April 20 and a 1-0 win at Ararat-Armenia FA on April 16. Urartu’s form has been mixed: a 1-0 win at FC Andranik on April 29, a 2-0 win at Van on April 26, but a 2-1 loss at Pyunik on April 23 and a 3-1 home loss to Alashkert on April 19.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the tight nature of the rivalry. Both teams are mid-table in the First League, and the result could have implications for positioning as the season winds down.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.