Our Livingston vs Ayr Prediction: 1-0
Livingston vs Ayr in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Livingston’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Ayr.
This Livingston 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
Livingston's Last Match – Morton vs Livingston
Livingston will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Scotland Championship victory over Morton on April 12. In that match, Livingston controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Morton | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
 Livingston | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 31 |
Ayr's Last Match – Ayr vs Falkirk
Ayr will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Scotland Championship draw against Falkirk on April 11. In that match, Ayr recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ayr | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
 Falkirk | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 53 |
Livingston vs Ayr Stats
Key Stats
| Livingston | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.34 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Livingston are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Ayr average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Livingston 18-9
Ayr 16-14
What are the odds for this match?
Livingston to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.25
Ayr to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Livingston: Lewis Smith, Robbie Muirhead, Macaulay Tait, Cristian Montano, Jerome Prior, Robbie Fraser, Scott Pittman, Daniel Wilson, Ryan McGowan, Jamie Brandon, Stephen Kelly
Ayr: Jamie Murphy, Harry Stone, Cole McKinnon, Jay Henderson, Mark McKenzie, Nicholas McAllister, Patrick Reading, George Stanger, Scott McMann, George Oakley, Connor McLennan
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