Our Dundee Utd vs Ayr Prediction: 1-3
Dundee Utd vs Ayr in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This Dundee Utd vs Ayr prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dundee Utd's Last Match – Celtic vs Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 Scotland Premiership defeat at the hands of Celtic on January 10. In that match, Dundee Utd recorded 22% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtic | 78% | 0 (6) | 2.74 | 85 |
 Dundee Utd | 22% | 0 (0) | 0.31 | 22 |
Ayr's Last Match – Ayr vs Stranraer
Ayr will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-1 Scotland League Challenge Cup victory over Stranraer on January 13. In that match, Ayr had 50% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ayr | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 43 |
 Stranraer | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
Dundee Utd vs Ayr Stats
Key Stats
| Dundee Utd | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.62 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundee Utd are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Ayr average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Dundee Utd 10-14
Ayr 18-11
What are the odds for this match?
Dundee Utd to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.75
Ayr to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85