Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 October

Dunfermline Athletic

W D L D D

6th place in Scottish Championship

0 - 1

21/10/2023 10:00

Ayr United

L D W L D

7th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United on 21 October 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 your bet.

Dunfermline Athletic will face Ayr United in Scottish Championship on October 21, 2023 at 10:00.
Dunfermline Athletic are currently 6th with 45 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 7th with 44 points from 36 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 21/10/2023

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

01 Dundee United	75	36	22	9	5	73	23	50
02 Raith Rovers	69	36	20	9	7	58	42	16
03 Partick Thistle	55	36	14	13	9	63	54	9
04 Airdrie United	52	36	15	7	14	44	44	0
05 Greenock Morton	45	36	12	9	15	43	46	-3
06 Dunfermline Athletic	45	36	11	12	13	43	48	-5
07 Ayr United	44	36	12	8	16	53	61	-8
08 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	43	36	11	10	15	50	56	-6
09 Inverness	42	36	10	12	14	41	40	1
10 Arbroath	23	36	6	5	25	35	89	-54

Head To Head

16/04/2022 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic

2 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

05/02/2022 11:00

Ayr United

1 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

20/11/2021 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic

3 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

11/09/2021 10:00

Ayr United

3 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

10/04/2021 10:00

Ayr United

1 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

23/01/2021 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic

0 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

Dunfermline Athletic

50%

Draw

50%

Ayr United

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

30/09/2023 10:00

Partick Thistle 3 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

23/09/2023 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 3 - 1 Greenock Morton

SCO CH

16/09/2023 10:00

Queen's Park 0 - 2 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

09/09/2023 10:00

Dundee United 3 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO BC

02/09/2023 10:00

Inverness 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

26/08/2023 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 1 Raith Rovers

SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

07/10/2023 10:00

Airdrie United 1 - 2 Ayr United

SCO CH

30/09/2023 10:00

Ayr United 1 - 2 Raith Rovers

SCO CH

22/09/2023 14:45

Queen's Park 2 - 5 Ayr United

SCO CH

15/09/2023 14:45

Ayr United 0 - 4 Partick Thistle

SCO CH

05/09/2023 14:45

Ayr United 0 - 1 Falkirk

SCO BC

02/09/2023 10:00

Arbroath 2 - 1 Ayr United

SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

17 (47%)19 (53%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (53%)17 (47%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.92 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United

Total shots

9.64 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

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

Played games

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.19

6.03

217

Corners

167

4.64

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.97

107

GK saves

2.56

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

1.44

0.03

0.08

0.00

Fouls

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 21 October 2023 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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