Alashkert vs Ararat Yerevan tips and predictions

Alashkert can dominate Ararat Yerevan but no value in odds

It's third placed Alashkert hosting eigth placed Ararat Yerevan in this Premier League clash as the home team looks to add to the 16 points that separate the sides.

This is a reluctant view as there's not much to go on. It's difficult to see anything apart from a home win but their short price is not one to get stuck into. Nevertheless, Ararat Yerevan are facing a big challenge here.

Alashkert won't be fearing this Ararat Yerevan line-up. The away side comes into the match with 9 losses from their last 13 matches. They should prepare themselves for defeat again here.

This home defence looks worthy of praise. They'll see this as an opportunity to keep a clean sheet; they have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 10 home games. Aspects of the attacking displays by the visitors have been left wanting. To illustrate, they've averaged just 0.6 goals in their last 18 matches. This could soon be rendered irrelevant after the first whistle if their frontline can become more clinical with their finishing. Don't bank on it though.

The hosts have won the last 6 matches between the two sides in this rivalry. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats point to another home win. In their last apperance Ararat Yerevan were beaten 2-0 by Pyunik Yerevan.

It's felt that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet due to the favouritism for Alashkert. Both Teams To Score No could be fair.