Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-Armenia prediction 28.07.2026 | Champions League qualifications

Shamrock Rovers are a dominant force in Irish football lately. They won five of the last six Premier Division titles and are on course for another. After 25 rounds in the current campaign, Stephen Bradley's team are a big seven points ahead of the next two teams in the standings, St. Patrick's and Bohemians. Also, Shamrock Rovers have become regulars on the international stage, having played in the Conference League group phase in their previous two seasons. 

Shamrock Rovers' big strength this season is Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. They have won the last four home games and are hoping to continue the hot streak on Tuesday night. In the previous Champions League qualification round, Shamrock Rovers won 5-1 at home against Floriana. 

Shamrock Rovers have problems with injuries. They will be without Victor Ozhianvuna, Danny Grant, Daniel Cleary, and John McGovern on Tuesday night. 

Last season, Ararat-Armenia won their third title in the history of the club. They finished four points ahead of Noah, and it seems that in recent years, the Armenian team is making baby steps and improving continuously. However, Ararat-Armenia still haven't played in the group phase of any continental competition, and they are hoping to change that in 2026. With a big victory against Shamrock Rovers in the first leg, the primary goal is not too far. 

The Armenian league hasn't started, and Ararat-Armenia's only official matches this summer were in the Champions League qualifiers. In the previous round, most saw them as underdogs against Riga FC, but Tulipa's team eventually triumphed 4-3 on aggregate. 

In the first leg, Ararat-Armenia's midfielder Alwyn Tera suffered an injury in the second half and had to come off. It is still unclear whether the player will be available for the rematch in Dublin.