Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Prediction

We’re taking a dip into the Scottish Championship, to bring you the best tips and predictions from the Scottish second division.

Neil Collins’ Raith Rovers host Scott Brown’s Ayr United.

Key Stats

• Ayr United have lost two in their last ten games
• Raith Rovers have ten less points than their opponents
• Raith Rovers haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last seven against Ayr

Team Previews, Form, and Standout Players

Both sides have had contrasting starts to the Scottish Championship seasons, with Ayr competing for promotion in third place, whilst Raith sit in seventh just two points from the relegation play-offs.

Raith Rovers Preview

Raith Rovers Predicted Line-up - Kevin Dabrowski; Fankaty Dabo, Calum Fordyce, Paul Hanlon, Lewis Stevenson; Shaun Byrne, Scott Brown; Dylan Easton, Sam Stanton, Finlay Pollock; Jack Hamilton

Raith Rovers have not performed to the standards expected this season, facing a possibility of relegation, when promotion would’ve been the ideal goal.

They did win their last game out against Airdrieonians, and have been growing in momentum in recent weeks, but all in all it’s not been the start they’d be wishing for.

Jack Hamilton has been key this season, the 24 year old will be looking to add to his goal tally of three.

Ayr United Preview

Ayr United Predicted Line-up - Liam Russell; Frankie Musonda, Scott McCann, George Stanger, Dylan Watret; Marco Rus, Ben Dempsey, Mark McKenzie, Jay Henderson; Connor McLennan, George Oakley

Ayr United have been fantastic this season, they sit in the promotion play-off spots, just five points off first.

They also bested Airdrieonians in their last game, similarly to their upcoming opponents.

Given Anton Dowds isn’t available for selection, George Oakley will need to step up and be the main goal threat.

Head To Head Stats: Raith Rovers vs Ayr United

These two sides have faced each other 38 times since 2006. Raith Rovers have won 12 games, and Ayr United have won 15.

11 matches have resulted in a draw.

8th Septmeber 2024 - Ayr 3-2 Raith - Scottish Challenge Cup

24th August 2024 - Ayr 2-0 Raith - Scottish Championship

6th April 2024 - Raith 2-1 Ayr - Scottish Championship

22th December 2023 - Raith 4-4 Ayr - Scottish Championship

30th September 2023 - Ayr 1-2 Raith - Scottish Championship

Betting Tips For Raith Rovers vs Ayr United

Whilst the sides have been fairly even in their historical meetings, Ayr have slightly edged the head to head record.

The same can’t be said for the two sides' league performances this year, with Ayr clearly putting up better performances over the course of this season.

Overall we think the best bet to place for this game would be Ayr United to win, backed up by our research.

Odds of 13/10 on BetFred mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £23 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Raith Rovers vs Ayr United

Raith Rovers 0-2 Ayr United

Ayr will continue their promotion charge with a win over Raith Rovers.

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