Our St Mirren vs Ayr Prediction: 2-1
St Mirren vs Ayr in the Scotland League Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 27, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This St Mirren 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
St Mirren's Last Match – St Mirren vs Annan Athletic
St Mirren will aim to maintain their momentum following a 8-2 Scotland League Cup triumph against Annan Athletic on July 19. In that match, St Mirren recorded 50% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Mirren | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 9 |
 Annan Athletic | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
Ayr's Last Match – Ayr vs Forfar
Ayr will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Scotland League Cup victory over Forfar on July 22. In that match, Ayr controlled 50% of possession and managed 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ayr | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 47 |
 Forfar | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 17 |
St Mirren vs Ayr Stats
Key Stats
| St Mirren | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Mirren are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Ayr average 2.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
St Mirren 24-7
Ayr 20-10
What are the odds for this match?
St Mirren to win: @1.533
Draw: @4.2
Ayr to win: @4.75