Pyunik FC vs FC Ararat Yerevan Prediction: Both sides expected to find the net in the Yerevan Derby

Pyunik, the defending champion, continue their title defence when they host Ararat Yerevan at the Junior Sport Stadium on Saturday. Both sides suffered a disappointing defeat in their last game. Can any of them return to winning ways? Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

Pyunik

LWWWL

Pyunik suffered a 2-0 loss against Noah in their last game. They have previously enjoyed a 3-game winning streak before the loss. Moreover, they have won their last three home games. They sit 6th on the table with 10 points in 6 games, scoring nine goals and conceding 6. Currently, they are 7 points behind league leaders Van, though they have two games in hand.

Ararat Yerevan

LWDWL

Ararat Yerevan suffered a 3-0 loss to Van in their last game. The loss ended their 3-game unbeaten run, where they beat West Armenia 2-1 and Noah 2-1. They also drew 2-2 against BKMA. They are 4th on the table with 13 points in 7 games, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4.

H2H

Both sides have met 25 times since 2018. Pyunik won 10, Ararat won 8 and 6 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for Pyunik. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides suffered surprising defeats in their last game, and that alone is enough to make them fight back to bounce back to winning ways. While I expect both sides to score, the hosts will get a win right from the first 45 minutes.

• BTTS for 1.85 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• HT: W1 for 1.90 odds