Puskas Akademia vs Ararat-Armenia Prediction and Betting Tips

Puskas Akademia host Ararat-Armenia at the Pancho Arena in Hungary on Thursday for the second leg of their clash in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round. The Hungarian side currently lead 1-0 in the tie following their narrow victory away from home last week.

It was heading towards a goalless stalemate despite both sides creating a few good chances, but Mikael Soisalo struck the winner for Puskas in the 89th minute, much to Armenia's chagrin.

Aiming to secure their first-ever qualification to a European club tournament finals, Zsolt Hornyák's side are now just a draw away from reaching their first-ever playoffs.

They added more wind to their sails with a 3-1 league win over Nyíregyháza Spartacus on Sunday, making it three wins from three in the domestic games and four in four across all competitions.

On the other hand, Ararat-Armenia need to win by a two-goal margin here to keep their progression hopes alive. They will seek inspiration from their performance in the last round, which saw them pick up a 3-0 win away from home against Zimbru Chisinau.

The Yerevan outfit then followed it up with another 3-1 win at home to complete a 6-1 rout on aggregate. They have made it to the playoff stage of a qualifier just twice before: in the 2019-20 Europa League and the 2020-21 Europa League seasons.

Puskas Akademia vs Ararat-Armenia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

This is only the second official meeting between the sides.
Of their last four qualifier games away from home, Ararat-Armenia have won just once, although it came in their most recent clash: a 3-0 win away to Zimbru Chisinau in the last round of the ongoing Europa Conference League.
Puskas Akademia have reached the third qualifying round in Europe for the first time in history. They could script more history by reaching their first-ever playoffs.

Puskas Akademia vs Ararat-Armenia Prediction

Puskas Akademia managed to keep their rivals from Armenia at bay in the first leg and could play the same way here too as they have a narrow lead to protect.

Ararat-Armenia could come flying out of the blocks looking to overturn the deficit but might run into a stonewall.

Prediction: Puskas Akademia 1-0 Ararat-Armenia

Puskas Akademia vs Ararat-Armenia Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Puskas Akademia to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No

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