Ayr United vs Raith Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Ayr United

W L D L D

3rd place in Scottish Championship

3-0

04/01/2025 11:00

Raith Rovers

W W D W D

5th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ayr United vs Raith Rovers on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ayr United vs Raith Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Ayr United will face Raith Rovers in Scottish Championship on January 4, 2025 at 11:00.
Ayr United are currently 3rd with 63 points after 36 matches.
Raith Rovers sit 5th with 53 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.94.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-01-04

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Ayr United

Raith Rovers

2025-01-04 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Falkirk	73	36	22	7	7	72	33	39
02 Livingston	70	36	20	10	6	55	27	28
03 Ayr United	63	36	18	9	9	57	39	18
04 Partick Thistle	55	36	15	10	11	43	38	5
05 Raith Rovers	53	36	15	8	13	47	43	4
06 Greenock Morton	48	36	12	12	12	42	48	-6
07 Hamilton Academical	36	36	10	6	20	38	64	-26
08 Dunfermline Athletic	35	36	9	8	19	28	43	-15
09 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	35	36	9	8	19	36	55	-19
10 Airdrie United	29	36	7	8	21	34	62	-28

Head To Head

01/11/2024 15:45

Raith Rovers

2 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

08/09/2024 08:00

Ayr United

3 - 2

Raith Rovers

SCO BC

24/08/2024 10:00

Ayr United

2 - 0

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

06/04/2024 10:00

Raith Rovers

2 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

24/02/2024 11:00

Ayr United

1 - 2

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

22/12/2023 15:45

Raith Rovers

4 - 4

Ayr United

SCO CH

Raith Rovers

67%

Draw

17%

Ayr United

17%

Ayr United Last 6 matches

28/12/2024 11:00

Ayr United 0 - 0 Greenock Morton

SCO CH

21/12/2024 11:00

Livingston 0 - 1 Ayr United

SCO CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Ayr United 5 - 2 Falkirk

SCO CH

07/12/2024 11:00

Partick Thistle 1 - 0 Ayr United

SCO CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Ayr United 2 - 0 Greenock Morton

SCOFAC

23/11/2024 11:40

Ayr United 1 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Raith Rovers

28/12/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers 2 - 1 Livingston

SCO CH

20/12/2024 15:45

Queen's Park 1 - 2 Raith Rovers

SCO CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers 2 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

07/12/2024 11:00

Falkirk 3 - 0 Raith Rovers

SCO CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Linlithgow Rose 0 - 4 Raith Rovers

SCOFAC

16/11/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers 2 - 3 Greenock Morton

SCO CH

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ayr United

Raith Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

21 (55%)17 (45%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

13 (36%)23 (64%)

Ayr United

Recent matches

Raith Rovers

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)13 23(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ayr United

Raith Rovers

Shots

Ayr United

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Raith Rovers

Total shots

9.69 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United Pass Raith Rovers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ayr United

Played games

Raith Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.36

4.89

186

Corners

136

3.78

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.08

Offsides

0.00

2.18

GK saves

2.50

Ayr United

DISCIPLINARY

Raith Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

1.94

0.05

0.11

11.61

441

Fouls

403

11.19

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ayr United vs Raith Rovers on 04 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ayr United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Raith Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Championship standings and the Scottish Championship form table to understand exactly where Ayr United and Raith Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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