Raith Rovers vs Ayr United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

Raith Rovers

W L D W D

2nd place in Scottish Championship

4-4

22/12/2023 15:45

Ayr United

L D W L D

7th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Raith Rovers vs Ayr United on 22 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 2nd with 69 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 7th with 44 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Raith Rovers to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Ayr United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Raith Rovers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2023-12-22

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United - Prediction & Odds

Raith Rovers

Ayr United

2023-12-22 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2023

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

30/09/2023 10:00

Ayr United

1 - 2

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

29/04/2023 10:00

Ayr United

1 - 0

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

24/02/2023 15:45

Raith Rovers

0 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

03/12/2022 11:00

Ayr United

2 - 0

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

17/09/2022 10:00

Raith Rovers

3 - 2

Ayr United

SCO CH

05/03/2022 11:00

Raith Rovers

0 - 4

Ayr United

SCO CH

Raith Rovers

33%

Draw

17%

Ayr United

50%

Raith Rovers Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 11:00

Dundee United 0 - 1 Raith Rovers SCO CH

13/12/2023 15:45

Arbroath 1 - 2 Raith Rovers SCO CH

08/12/2023 15:45

Raith Rovers 4 - 3 Partick Thistle SCO CH

02/12/2023 11:00

Inverness 1 - 2 Raith Rovers SCO CH

24/11/2023 15:45

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 3 Raith Rovers SCOFAC

17/11/2023 15:45

Hamilton Academical 1 - 4 Raith Rovers SCO BC

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Ayr United

16/12/2023 11:00

Ayr United 1 - 0 Airdrie United SCO CH

09/12/2023 11:00

Dundee United 1 - 0 Ayr United SCO CH

25/11/2023 11:00

Peterhead 1 - 1 Ayr United SCOFAC

11/11/2023 11:00

Inverness 3 - 1 Ayr United SCO CH

04/11/2023 11:00

Ayr United 2 - 2 Queen's Park SCO CH

31/10/2023 15:45

Partick Thistle 2 - 2 Ayr United SCO CH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

448

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

364

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored

420

Avg. per game

1.48

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 300 matches

YesNo

213 (71%)87 (29%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

208 (73%)75 (27%)

Raith Rovers

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

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

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Raith Rovers

Ayr United

Shots

Raith Rovers

Total shots

10.09 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

283

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.28

5.15

1544

Corners

1386

4.90

0.00

Throw-ins

0.04

0.23

Offsides

0.23

1.51

452

GK saves

394

1.39

Raith Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

534

478

1.69

0.07

0.08

5.30

1591

Fouls

1637

5.78

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 22 December 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.

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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