Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 31

Dunfermline Athletic

W L W D D

8th place in Scottish Championship

1-1

31/08/2024 10:00

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 August 31, 2024 (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 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 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Dunfermline Athletic, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Ayr United 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

10:00

2024-08-31

Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United - Prediction & Odds

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

2024-08-31 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

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

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

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

Dunfermline Athletic

33%

Draw

50%

Ayr United

17%

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

10/08/2024 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 2 Falkirk SCO CH

03/08/2024 10:00

Livingston 2 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

27/07/2024 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 2 Cove Rangers SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Livingston 1 - 0 Dunfermline Athletic SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 2 Forfar Athletic SCO LC

13/07/2024 10:00

Spartans 0 - 3 Dunfermline Athletic SCO LC

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

17/08/2024 10:00

Ayr United 3 - 2 Hamilton Academical SCO CH

09/08/2024 14:45

Ayr United 5 - 0 Airdrie United SCO CH

03/08/2024 10:00

Hamilton Academical 0 - 2 Ayr United SCO CH

27/07/2024 10:00

Ayr United 3 - 2 Buckie Thistle FC SCO LC

23/07/2024 14:45

Stenhousemuir 1 - 4 Ayr United SCO LC

20/07/2024 12:15

Dundee United 2 - 1 Ayr United SCO LC

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

387

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

334

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored

422

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

360

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 289 matches

YesNo

188 (65%)101 (35%)

In last 289 matches

NoYes

209 (74%)75 (26%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.44 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 1.76

Ayr United

Total shots

9.91 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Dunfermline Athletic Pass Ayr United

Total passes

1672

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

289

Played games

Ayr United

284

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.29

5.25

1518

Corners

1389

4.89

0.63

183

Throw-ins

0.04

0.30

Offsides

0.23

1.33

385

GK saves

397

1.40

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

451

478

1.68

0.05

0.08

4.29

1240

Fouls

1644

5.79

0.21

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 31 August 2024 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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