Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: Friday, 24th February 2023
Kick-Off: 19:40 UK.
Venue: Stark's Park, Kirkcadldy-Scotland.

TV: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland.

The odds are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change. 

Raith Rover and Ayr play against each other on the last Friday of February 2023. The hosts are 6th while Ayr is 3rd overall ahead of the duel. Read on for more fixture details.

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United: Top Free Betting Tips

Raith Rovers will be looking to continue their unbeaten run when they host Ayr United on Friday 24th February 2023. On the other hand, Ayr hopes they can get back to winning games or at least find the back of the net after failing to do so in the last two outings. Here are our best free predictions for the Scottish Championship fixture.

Team to Score Prediction: Both Teams to Score

Our first Raith Rovers vs Ayr United prediction is that you should expect goals on both ends of the pitch. We settled on the goal-goal market given how the two teams have fared offensively at home and away respectively. Notably, Raith Rovers scored in all their last 6 home matches and with an 8-match unbeaten run, the hosts should strive to find the back of the net at least once in this game. On the flip side, Ayr is three places above Raith Rovers and only failed to score in one of their last 6 away games.

Total Match Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

Another Raith Rovers vs Ayr United prediction is on the total match goals market. In this case, we expect this game to yield fewer than 3 goals for the simple reason that Ayr will likely struggle against Raith Rovers despite being above the hosts. The visitors failed to score in the last two league matches, all of which they lost. The hosts on the other hand have been phenomenal lately, going unbeaten in 8 straight games. So it is either the hosts make it two consecutive home wins or hold the visitors to a draw. We think fewer than 3 goals is a high possibility in this game even though only two of the last six meetings had such an outcome.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 Draw

The last Raith Rovers vs Ayr United prediction is a  correct score and we expect the game to end in a stalemate of 1-1. There is something to play for coming into this game. While Raith Rovers look to continue their unbeaten streak to 9 games, Ayr faces the risk of losing their top 3 status if they lose the match. We think the teams will cancel each other in a gruelling statement.

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United: Team News and Match Preview

Raith Rovers

Raith Rovers is keen on extending their unbeaten run to 9 games. They have been on a strong resurgence of 2 wins and 6 draws, which follows a 3-match losing streak. Team form will be critical in this game even though they rank lower than Ayr ahead of the clash. With no home win in the 8-match unbeaten run, we think Raith Rovers will stage a strong performance over their opponents that have now lost two matches in a row.

Ayr United

Ayr has had a shaky run of form heading into this game. They have been defensively worrying. The visitors shipped 10 goals in their last 7 league games. They lost four times during that period and couldn't find the back of the net in three of the losses. They make this trip after two failed attempts to get a win. So with two losses, one of which was away to Queen's Park and another defeat against Thistle, we think the best Ayr can get in this trip is a draw.

Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Odds and Team Stats

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds. Note that Raith Rovers vs Ayr United lineups will be available on matchday, usually an hour before the start of the game.

Head to Head

03/12/22

Scotland Championship Scotland

Ayr

Raith

2

0

05/03/22

Scotland Championship Scotland

Raith

Ayr

0

4

26/12/21

Scotland Championship Scotland

Ayr

Raith

2

0

30/10/21

Scotland Championship Scotland

Raith

Ayr

2

1

07/09/21

Scotland Championship Scotland

Ayr

Raith

0

2

Last Five - Raith

08/02/23

Scotland League Challenge Cup Scotland

Dundee

Raith

2 (3)

2 (4)

W

04/02/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Arbroath

Raith

1

2

W

28/01/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Inverness CT

Raith

2

2

D

24/01/23

Scotland FA Cup Scotland

Linlithgow Rose

Raith

0

2

W

14/01/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Cove Rangers

Raith

2

2

D

Last Five - Ayr

03/02/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Queen's Park

Ayr

2

0

L

31/01/23

Scotland FA Cup Scotland

Cove Rangers

Ayr

0

3

W

27/01/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Cove Rangers

Ayr

0

5

W

14/01/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Arbroath

Ayr

2

2

D

07/01/23

Scotland Championship Scotland

Hamilton

Ayr

0

1

W

FAQs regarding Raith Rovers vs Ayr United Coverage and Accessibility

• Where is the game being played? Stark's Park (Kirkcaldy).
• Who won the last Head to Head fixture? Ayr United won the last meeting 2-0.
• When is the match scheduled? The match will take place on Friday, 24th February 2023 at 19:45 GMT.
• Will this game be aired on any UK TV channel? Yes, Raith Rovers vs Ayr United will be live on BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland.
• How many goals have each team scored ahead of this league duel? Raith Rovers has scored 33 goals while Ayr United has scored 46 goals in 25 and 24 matches respectively.
• How many goals have each team conceded ahead of this encounter? Raith Rovers has conceded 33 goals in 25 matches while the visitors, Ayr United, has let in 32 goals in 24 league games.
• What is the current ranking of Raith Rovers in home performance? Raith Rovers is currently ranked 6 in home performance with 19 points in 12 home games.
• What is the ranking of Ayr United in away performance? The visitors are ranked 3rd with 19 points in 11 away matches.
• How did Ayr United perform in the last five away matches against Raith Rovers? Ayr United has LWLDD in their last five away games against Raith Rovers.