Ararat-Armenia vs Shamrock Rovers
- Aggregate:
- Shamrock Rovers 2 3 Ararat-Armenia
- Advances:
- Ararat-Armenia
Match recap
Ararat-Armenia beat Shamrock Rovers 2–0 in their UEFA Champions League fixture.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
3-0 Ararat-Armenia win
Actual
2–0
Outcome probability
Ararat-Armenia and Shamrock Rovers face off in the 2nd Qualifying Round, with the home side expected to assert their attacking prowess early and maintain dominance.
Match factors
Ararat-Armenia's attacking trio advantage
Sandro Lima leads a potent attack with strong recent scoring form, supported by creative midfielders like Zidane Banjaqui
Dylan Watts' exceptional assist form
Watts has 2 assists in his only game this season, significantly above league average for midfielders
Ararat-Armenia's strong home form
Team has won last 3 home games scoring in each, with a positive scoring streak at home
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries or suspensions, so all key players are available to influence the match
The context
Both teams have experienced mixed fortunes in this competition, with Ararat-Armenia holding a balanced record of three wins and three losses, while Shamrock Rovers have two wins and two losses. Their previous encounters are evenly split, adding an intriguing edge to this fixture.
Key insights
Sandro Lima
Ararat-Armenia
Sandro Lima leads a potent attack with a strong scoring rate, key to Ararat-Armenia's home success.
UEFA Champions League 26/273 goals in last 5 games, 0.5 goals/game this season
Dylan Watts
Shamrock Rovers
Dylan Watts is a creative force with an exceptional assist rate, vital for Shamrock Rovers' attacking play.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 assists in 1 game this season
Zidane Banjaqui
Ararat-Armenia
Zidane Banjaqui provides creativity and assists, enhancing Ararat-Armenia's offensive threat.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 assist in 6 games this season
Analysis
Ararat-Armenia's attacking trio, led by Sandro Lima, has been in fine form, contributing significantly to their recent home successes. Lima's scoring rate of 0.5 goals per game over the last ten matches highlights his threat. Creative midfielders like Zidane Banjaqui further bolster their offensive capabilities. Shamrock Rovers, meanwhile, rely heavily on Dylan Watts, whose exceptional assist record stands out despite limited appearances. However, Ararat-Armenia's consistent home form and balanced squad availability give them a tactical advantage.
Key facts
- 1.Ararat-Armenia have a 3-3 record in this competition with 9 goals scored and 8 conceded.
- 2.Shamrock Rovers have played 4 matches here, winning 2 and losing 2, scoring 7 and conceding 6.
- 3.In their two previous meetings, each team has won once with no draws.
- 4.Sandro Lima has scored 3 goals in his last 5 games, averaging 0.5 goals per game this season.
- 5.Dylan Watts has provided 2 assists in his only game this season, an exceptional rate.
- 6.Ararat-Armenia have won their last 3 home games, scoring in each.
- 7.Both teams have full squad availability with no confirmed injuries or suspensions.
- 8.The predicted halftime score is 1-0, consistent with the final 3-0 outcome.
Prediction
Expect Ararat-Armenia to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted 1-0 halftime score, before extending their advantage to a 3-0 fulltime victory. Their attacking efficiency and home momentum should prove decisive against Shamrock Rovers.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ararat-Armenia
Away — Shamrock Rovers
The verdict
With all key players available and Ararat-Armenia's strong home performances, this match looks set for a comfortable home win. Shamrock Rovers will need to find a way to disrupt the hosts' rhythm to avoid a heavy defeat.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 11:08 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
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Ararat-Armenia
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2Hugo OliveiraD
- 3Junior Julio
- 7Z. ShaghoyanM
- 13K. HovhannisyanD
- 14Bruno PereiraD
- 19K. MuradyanM
- 20A. TeraM
- 43Bruno WilsonD
- 77A. SerobyanM
- 91Sandro LimaF
- 98Joao Bravim
Substitutes
- 1A. NersesyanG
- 5Luís FelipeD
- 6M. AyvazyanM
- 9A. EloyanF
- 11Zidane BanjaquiM
- 17M. CarlierM
- 25A. NdourF
- 47A. MalisD
- 90P. AyongoF
- 95FrançaM
Shamrock Rovers
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1E. McGintyG
- 4PicoD
- 5L. GraceD
- 7D. WattsM
- 8M. HealyM
- 9A. GreeneF
- 10G. BurkeF
- 19A. BrennanM
- 22T. SobowaleD
- 27C. O'SullivanD
- 29J. ByrneM
Substitutes
- 2A. MatthewsD
- 3E. StevensD
- 11J. MulraneyM
- 15M. AsamoahF
- 17L. O'Regan
- 18J. AfolabiF
- 26J. O'Sullivan
- 28N. RaziM
- 31M. NoonanF
- 33C. BarrettD
- 38M. Kovalevskis
- 41Alex NoonanG
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Ararat-Armenia vs Shamrock Rovers?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Ararat-Armenia to win against Shamrock Rovers.
- What score did Fipster predict for Ararat-Armenia vs Shamrock Rovers?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Ararat-Armenia 3–0 Shamrock Rovers.
- What were the win probabilities for Ararat-Armenia vs Shamrock Rovers?
- Fipster's model gave Ararat-Armenia a 95% chance of winning, Shamrock Rovers a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.