Livingston vs Ayr United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Livingston

L W W W W

2nd place in Scottish Championship

0-1

21/12/2024 11:00

Ayr United

W L D L D

3rd place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Livingston vs Ayr United on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Livingston vs Ayr United preview before placing your bet.

Livingston will face Ayr United in Scottish Championship on December 21, 2024 at 11:00.
Livingston are currently 2nd with 70 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 3rd with 63 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.14.

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

2024-12-21

Livingston vs Ayr United - Prediction & Odds

Livingston

Ayr United

2024-12-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2024

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

19/10/2024 10:00

Ayr United

1 - 2

Livingston

SCO CH

19/08/2023 10:00

Livingston

2 - 0

Ayr United

SCO LC

28/11/2020 11:00

Livingston

4 - 0

Ayr United

SCO LC

16/07/2019 14:45

Livingston

2 - 1

Ayr United

SCO LC

26/07/2016 14:45

Livingston

0 - 2

Ayr United

SCO LC

14/04/2012 10:00

Livingston

0 - 1

Ayr United

SCO CH

Ayr United

50%

Draw

Livingston

50%

Livingston Last 6 matches

17/12/2024 15:45

Airdrie United 0 - 3 Livingston

SCO CH

13/12/2024 15:45

Livingston 2 - 0 Partick Thistle

SCO CH

07/12/2024 11:00

Greenock Morton 0 - 0 Livingston

SCO CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Livingston 2 - 0 Brora Rangers

SCOFAC

16/11/2024 11:00

Livingston 1 - 0 Falkirk

SCO CH

12/11/2024 15:45

Livingston 2 - 1 Greenock Morton

SCO BC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Ayr United

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

16/11/2024 11:00

Ayr United 3 - 2 Queen's Park

SCO CH

12/11/2024 15:40

East Kilbride 3 - 2 Ayr United

SCO BC

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

Livingston

Ayr United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

23 (58%)17 (43%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

21 (55%)17 (45%)

Livingston

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(30%)12 28(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

/Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Livingston

Ayr United

Shots

Livingston

Total shots

11.65 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Livingston Pass Ayr United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Livingston

Played games

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.45

Clean sheets

0.37

5.10

204

Corners

186

4.89

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.23

Offsides

0.08

2.30

GK saves

2.18

Livingston

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.55

102

2.13

0.03

0.05

12.95

518

Fouls

441

11.61

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Livingston vs Ayr United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Livingston vs Ayr United on 21 December 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.

Livingston vs Ayr United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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