Raith Rovers vs Ayr United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Prediction

Raith Rovers

D L W D D

4th place in Scottish Championship

? - ?

23/01/2027 11:00

Ayr United

W W W W W

2nd place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Raith Rovers vs Ayr United on 23 January 2027 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Raith Rovers vs Ayr United preview before placing your bet.

Raith Rovers are currently 4th with 1 points after 1 match.
Ayr United sit 2nd with 3 points from 1 match.

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 23/01/2027

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

01 Livingston	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Ayr United	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
03 Partick Thistle	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
04 Raith Rovers	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
05 Stenhousemuir	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
06 Dunfermline Athletic	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
07 Inverness	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
08 Greenock Morton	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
09 Arbroath	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2
10 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Raith Rovers Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:00

Raith Rovers 1 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Championship

25/07/2026 01:30

Raith Rovers 0 - 1 Heart of Midlothian International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Raith Rovers 1 - 0 Peterhead Scotland League Cup

18/07/2026 21:00

Hamilton Academical 1 - 1 Raith Rovers Scotland League Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Kilmarnock 0 - 0 Raith Rovers Scotland League Cup

11/07/2026 21:00

Raith Rovers 3 - 1 Elgin City Scotland League Cup

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

01/08/2026 21:00

Ayr United 2 - 0 Arbroath Scottish Championship

25/07/2026 21:00

Ayr United 4 - 1 Alloa Athletic Scotland League Cup

18/07/2026 21:00

Ayr United 2 - 0 Edinburgh City Scotland League Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Falkirk 0 - 1 Ayr United Scotland League Cup

11/07/2026 21:00

Stranraer 2 - 3 Ayr United Scotland League Cup

04/07/2026 19:00

Ayr United 2 - 1 Airdrie United International Club Friendly

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

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

Goals

Scored

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

221

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

183

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

143 (48%)157 (52%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

147 (52%)137 (48%)

Raith Rovers

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

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

Raith Rovers

Ayr United

Shots

Raith Rovers

Total shots

10.11 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 2.13

Ayr United

Total shots

9.91 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Raith Rovers Pass Ayr United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Raith Rovers

300

Played games

Ayr United

284

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.29

5.14

1542

Corners

1389

4.89

0.00

Throw-ins

0.04

0.23

Offsides

0.23

1.51

453

GK saves

397

1.40

Raith Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

534

478

1.68

0.07

0.08

5.32

1596

Fouls

1644

5.79

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Raith Rovers vs Ayr United on 23 January 2027 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.

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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