Ayr United
- Ayr United are currently 8th in the Championship 2025-2026 table with 35 points from 30 games.
- Ayr United have failed to win in their last 5 league games (D2, L3).
- John Rankin has taken over at the end of March 2026 and has been given a baptism of fire as he steps in to steady the ship amid a turbulent run.
Dunfermline Athletic
- Dunfermline Athletic are 4th in the table with 40 points from 29 matches.
- Dunfermline are unbeaten in their last 5 Championship 2025/2026 games (W4, D1).
- Neil Lennon took over at the Pars in March 2025 and has transformed the club, instilling a winning mentality and added flexibility and quality.
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Away league record:
- 5 W, 3 D, 6 L from 14 away games.
- Average away goals: 1.50 per game.
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Away league record:
Head-to-Head
Ayr won the most recent away meeting 3-2 three months ago.
Key Players
- Mark McKenzie leads the scoring charts for Ayr United with 7 goals in 30 Championship 2025/2026 appearances so far.
- Andy Tod has been Dunfermline’s main marksman this season, notching 12 in 28 Championship 2025/2026 matches.
Betting Insights
- Ayr are favorites at 2.25 for this game.
- Dunfermline are priced up at 3.0 for the win, while the draw comes in at 3.2.
- The hosts’ recent lack of confidence and Dunfermline’s adventurous approach could lead to an open game, so we’ll side with Both teams to score - Yes at 1.8.
Prediction
We’re backing Anton Dowds to get the goal, as he’s bagged 2 of the Honest Men’s last 3 goals in the last 5 games.
