Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 11, 2025 | Stark’s Park | Scottish Championship – Round 10 | 15:00 BST

With the international break fast approaching, we head to Kirkcaldy, Scotland as Raith Rovers and Ayr United will look to continue their impressive starts in the second division.

Key Betting Tips: Raith Rovers to Win at 2.1 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Raith vs Ayr Predicted Lineups

Raith Predicted XI (3-4-3): Joshua Rae; Paul Hanlon, Callum Fordyce, Jordan Doherty; Ewan Wilson, Scott Brown, Ross Matthews, Jai Rowe; Dylan Easton, Jack Hamilton, Kai Montagu.

Ayr Predicted XI (4-3-3): David Mitchell; Scott McMann, Kevin Holt, Leon King, Dylan Watret; Kyle Ure, Ben Dempsey, Mark McKenzie; Marco Rus, Ethan Walker, Jamie Murphy.

Raith vs Ayr Current League Standings

Raith have picked up 14 points from their first nine matches this season, putting them third in the table. They have amassed four wins, two draws and three losses, with 10 goals for and eight conceded.

Ayr have the same goals record as Raith, however, have lost just once. The issue Ayr have fallen into so far is their five draws, with only two wins, putting them in fifth, three points behind Raith.

Raith vs Ayr Head-to-Head Timeline

These sides have faced off an immensely high number of times, with teams meeting on four occasions per season in Scotland. Of the last 34 meetings, Raith’s 12 victories have been ousted by Ayr’s 13, although Raith have won three of the last five meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 9, 2025: Ayr 0-1 Raith (Championship)
• April 5, 2025: Raith 1-0 Ayr (Championship)
• January 4, 2025: Ayr 3-0 Raith (Championship)
• November 1, 2024: Raith 2-0 Ayr (Championship)
• September 8, 2024: Ayr 3-2 Raith (Challenge Cup)

Easton’s first minute goal was enough to seal all three points for Raith in the last meeting.

Raith and Ayr Recent Matches Analysis

Raith Last 5 Matches:

• Raith 0-2 Ross County (A) – Championship
• Raith 3-0 Arbroath (H) – Championship
• Raith 0-0 Airdrie (A) – Championship
• Raith 0-2 St Johnstone (H) – Championship
• Raith 1-0 Greenock Morton (A) – Championship

Raith have only won wide in their last five. Scoring four times, while conceding four in that time.

Ayr Last 5 Matches:

• Ayr 0-0 St Johnstone (A) – Championship
• Ayr 4-2 Airdrie (H) – Championship
• Ayr 1-0 Dunfermline (A) – Championship
• Ayr 1-1 Ross County (H) – Championship
• Ayr 1-1 Queen’s Park (H) – Championship

Ayr are unbeaten in their last five, winning two and drawing thrice. In this time they have scored seven, conceding just four.

Raith vs Ayr Predictions

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

Best Raith vs Ayr Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Raith Rovers to Win @ 2.1 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. Raith’s recent form against Ayr make them favourites in this match, and we believe they could inflict defeat upon Ayr once more.

Key Players to Watch: Raith vs Ayr

Dylan Easton (Raith Rovers): His four goals so far have proved to be crucial in Raith’s good start. He will seek to inflict more pain on Ayr.

Mark McKenzie (Ayr United): McKenzie has been in great form recently – notably scoring a brace in their 4-2 win over Aidrie.

Raith vs Ayr Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Located in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, Raith Rovers’ Stark’s Park can host up to 8,867 people.

Raith vs Ayr: Final Prediction

Raith Rovers 1-0 Ayr United