Arbroath
- Arbroath are 3rd in the Championship 2025/2026 standings with 41 points from 26 games.
- Colin Hamilton’s side have won six, drawn five and lost one of their 12 home Championship matches this term.
- The Honest Men have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five Championship matches.
Ayr United
- Ayr United are 5th with 33 points from 25 matches.
- Ayr have suffered back-to-back defeats: 3-1 at St. Johnstone and 1-2 at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
- Ayr have won four, drawn six and lost three of their 13 away league matches this season.
Head-to-Head
- The recent head-to-head record is weighted in favour of Ayr United.
- Ayr have failed to lose to Arbroath in their last five encounters.
- The sides drew 1-1 when they last met at Somerset Park.
Key Players
- Findlay Marshall is Arbroath’s main scorer with 9 goals in 25 Championship appearances.
- Mark McKenzie is Ayr United’s top marksman with 7 in 24.
Betting Insights
- Odds:Arbroath 2.3, Ayr 3.05, Draw 3.3.
- Arbroath have scored an average of 1.75 goals per home game and conceded 1.17 per home game.
- Ayr United have scored 1.31 goals per away game, netting 17 in 13 away matches.
- An Under 2.5 goals wager is recommended.
Prediction
The match-up should favour Arbroath , given their quality and home record, but Ayr’s head-to-head edge and the hosts’ recent dip mean this should be a tight match.
