Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 14

Dunfermline Athletic

W L W D D

8th place in Scottish Championship

0-2

14/01/2025 15:45

Ayr United

W L D L D

3rd place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United on January 14, 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United preview before placing for you.

Dunfermline Athletic are currently 8th with 35 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 3rd with 63 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ayr United to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Ayr United, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Dunfermline Athletic have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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

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Weather

15:45

2025-01-14

Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United - Prediction & Odds

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

2025-01-14 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 14/01/2025

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

23/11/2024 11:40

Ayr United

1 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

31/08/2024 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic

1 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

03/05/2024 14:45

Ayr United

3 - 3

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

02/03/2024 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic

2 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

30/12/2023 11:00

Ayr United

2 - 2

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

21/10/2023 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic

0 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

Dunfermline Athletic

17%

Draw

50%

Ayr United

33%

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

04/01/2025 11:00

Partick Thistle 1 - 4 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

27/12/2024 15:45

Dunfermline Athletic 3 - 3 Falkirk SCO CH

21/12/2024 11:00

Greenock Morton 2 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers 2 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

07/12/2024 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 3 - 2 Hamilton Academical SCO CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Edinburgh City 1 - 2 Dunfermline Athletic SCOFAC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

04/01/2025 11:00

Ayr United 3 - 0 Raith Rovers SCO CH

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

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Played games

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

2.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

10 (56%)8 (44%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

17 (89%)2 (11%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

Under /Over

(11%)2 16(89%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(33%)6 12(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

9.94 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Dunfermline Athletic Pass Ayr United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

Played games

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.37

5.39

Corners

4.84

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.16

2.33

GK saves

1.63

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.74

0.06

0.11

10.56

190

Fouls

214

11.26

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United on 14 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.

Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dunfermline Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ayr United'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 Dunfermline Athletic and Ayr United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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