Our Arbroath vs Ayr Prediction: 1-2
Arbroath vs Ayr in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 1, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Arbroath vs Ayr stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Arbroath's Last Match – Forfar vs Arbroath
Arbroath must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Scotland League Cup defeat against Forfar on July 26. In that match, Arbroath recorded 58% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forfar | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
 Arbroath | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 66 |
Ayr's Last Match – St Mirren vs Ayr
Ayr will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Scotland League Cup loss against St Mirren on July 27. In that match, Ayr recorded 50% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Mirren | 50% | 8 (2) | - | 40 |
 Ayr | 50% | 7 (3) | - | 43 |
Arbroath vs Ayr Stats
Key Stats
| Arbroath | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.62 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Arbroath are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Ayr average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Arbroath 13-17
Ayr 19-10
What are the odds for this match?
Arbroath to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.7
Ayr to win: @1.909
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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