Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Prediction: Match Preview and Analysis | Champions League 11-08-2026
Celje welcome Ararat-Armenia on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying-round contest. The Slovenian champions return home needing to overturn a 2-1 first-leg defeat in Yerevan. Celje have reached a European knockout stage in each of the previous two seasons, but extending that sequence requires another difficult qualifying-round recovery. Ararat-Armenia, the Armenian champions, arrive with a narrow advantage and a stronger recent win record, although their away results in this summer’s qualifiers provide encouragement for the hosts. With Celje required to chase victory and Ararat-Armenia seeking to protect their lead, the return match has a clear competitive edge.