Ayr United vs Raith Rovers: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31, 2026 | Somerset Park | Scottish Championship | 15:00 GMT

A win for either team could see them climb into the promotion play-off places as hopefuls Ayr United and Raith Rovers come face to face in this Scottish Championship clash.

Key Betting Tips: Ayr United to Win @ 2.05 odds on BoyleSports and 2.1 odds on QuinnBet.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Lineups

Ayr United Predicted XI (3-5-2): Russell, King, Holt, McMann, Finney, Bannigan, Dempsey, Bonnar, Rus, McKenzie, Dowds

Raith Rovers Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rae, Doherty, O'Connor, Hanlon, Wilson, Matthews, Nsio, Winter, Vaughan, Easton, Hamilton

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Current League Standings

After two straight victories in the league for Ayr in October, two wins in their last 12 matches has not provided Scott Brown's men to strengthen their position as promotion play-off hopefuls. Three games without a win has seen them slip to fifth, behind the top four on goal difference and a win this weekend is vital for remaining in the picture.

Meanwhile, Raith have only lost two league matches since Dougie Imrie's appointment. The Rovers have closed the gap on fourth to a point with nine points now separating them from ninth place. This has allowed Imrie's men to focus on the top four and a win coupled with a draw or defeat for Dunfermline would move them one step closer.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Head-to-Head Timeline

Raith have won three of the last five meetings against Ayr with the last draw between the sides coming in December 2023.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 11 October 2025: Raith 0-2 Ayr
• 9 August 2025: Ayr 0-1 Raith
• 5 April 2025: Raith 1-0 Ayr
• 4 January 2025: Ayr 3-0 Raith
• 1 November 2024: Raith 2-0 Ayr

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Recent Matches Analysis

Ayr Last 5 Matches:

• Greenock Morton 1-1 Ayr
• Ayr 1-1 Airdrieonians
• Ayr 4-1 Stranraer (Challenge Cup)
• Dundee United 2-0 Ayr (Scottish Cup)
• Partick Thistle 2-1 Ayr

Ayr United have won one of their last five which was in the Challenge Cup. In the league, they are winless in three.

Raith Last 5 Matches:

• Raith 1-0 Queen of the South (Challenge Cup)
• Raith 2-3 Arbroath
• Aberdeen 1-0 Raith (Scottish Cup)
• Raith 4-1 Queen's Park
• Queen's Park 1-1 Raith (Challenge Cup - Raith win on penalties)

Raith Rovers have won two, lost two and drew one of their last five matches.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 40.00% confidence in Ayr United to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Ayr United to Win @ 2.05 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Ayr United vs Raith Rovers

Mark McKenzie (Ayr): Seven league goals this season.

Jack Hamilton (Raith): Scored a hat-trick in the most recent 4-1 league win against Queen's Park.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Somerset Park was designed by Scottish architect Archibald Leitch who also worked on Ibrox, Celtic Park, Stamford Bridge and Anfield amongst others across Great Britain and Ireland.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers: Final Prediction

Ayr United 2-1 Raith Rovers