Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 18

Hamilton Academical

D L L L D

9th place in Scottish Championship

0 - 2

18/03/2023 11:00

Ayr United

L D D D W

2nd place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United on March 18, 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United preview before placing for you.

Hamilton Academical are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 2nd with 58 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Ayr United, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Hamilton Academical have no wins, while 4 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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

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

01 Dundee	63	36	17	12	7	66	40	26
02 Ayr United	58	36	16	10	10	61	43	18
03 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	58	36	17	7	12	63	52	11
04 Partick Thistle	57	36	16	9	11	65	45	20
05 Greenock Morton	57	36	15	12	9	53	43	10
06 Inverness	55	36	15	10	11	52	47	5
07 Raith Rovers	43	36	11	10	15	46	49	-3
08 Arbroath	34	36	6	16	14	29	47	-18
09 Hamilton Academical	31	36	7	10	19	31	63	-32
10 Cove Rangers	31	36	7	10	19	38	75	-37

Head To Head

07/01/2023 11:00

Ayr United

1 - 0

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

11/11/2022 15:45

Hamilton Academical

2 - 3

Ayr United

SCO CH

13/08/2022 10:00

Ayr United

2 - 2

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

01/04/2022 14:45

Ayr United

1 - 1

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

29/01/2022 11:00

Hamilton Academical

1 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

10/12/2021 15:45

Ayr United

1 - 1

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

Hamilton Academical

Draw

67%

Ayr United

33%

Hamilton Academical Last 6 matches

03/03/2023 15:45

Hamilton Academical 0 - 0 Arbroath SCO CH

25/02/2023 11:00

Hamilton Academical 1 - 4 Queen's Park SCO CH

21/02/2023 15:45

Hamilton Academical 2 - 1 Inverness SCO CH

18/02/2023 11:00

Inverness 0 - 3 Hamilton Academical SCO CH

10/02/2023 15:45

Hamilton Academical 0 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCOFAC

07/02/2023 15:45

Hamilton Academical 1 - 1 Queen of South SCO BC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

07/03/2023 15:45

Greenock Morton 1 - 3 Ayr United SCO CH

04/03/2023 11:00

Ayr United 1 - 2 Inverness SCO CH

24/02/2023 15:45

Raith Rovers 0 - 0 Ayr United SCO CH

18/02/2023 11:00

Ayr United 0 - 1 Partick Thistle SCO CH

11/02/2023 11:00

Ayr United 1 - 1 Elgin City SCOFAC

03/02/2023 15:45

Queen's Park 2 - 0 Ayr United SCO CH

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Played games

Hamilton Academical

Ayr United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

14 (70%)6 (30%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

13 (68%)6 (32%)

Hamilton Academical

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(80%)16 4(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

Under /Over

(35%)7 13(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(60%)12 8(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hamilton Academical

Ayr United

Shots

Hamilton Academical

Total shots

8.95 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United

Total shots

11.21 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hamilton Academical Pass Ayr United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hamilton Academical

Played games

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.37

5.90

118

Corners

109

5.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.10

Offsides

0.00

2.60

GK saves

1.79

Hamilton Academical

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

1.42

0.05

0.16

9.70

194

Fouls

196

10.32

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United on 18 March 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.

Hamilton Academical vs Ayr United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hamilton Academical'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 Hamilton Academical and Ayr United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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