Championship
Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Somerset Park
Ayr United vs Raith Rovers Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ayr United vs Raith Rovers carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 14/11 (Saturday) at Somerset Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Ayr United vs Raith Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ayr United vs Raith Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 13-11-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Raith Rovers the side to beat, with roughly 29% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ayr United Preview
Ayr United reach this fixture 13 match into their Championship. Here is where Ayr United stand:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.15 points per game
14 scored, at 1.08 a game
18 conceded, at 1.38 a game
Ayr United, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luke McBeth, 3 goals
Most assists: Ross Taylor, 3 assists
Recent results — Ayr United
07/11/2026 10:00
31/10/2026 11:00
16/10/2026 14:30
10/10/2026 10:00
03/10/2026 10:00
Raith Rovers: how they are travelling
Raith Rovers come in 14 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Raith Rovers have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost
1.79 points per game
20 scored, at 1.43 a game
9 conceded, at 0.64 a game
Raith Rovers, season-wide
7 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: George Oakley, 6 goals
Most assists: Calum Adamson, 3 assists
Recent results — Raith Rovers
06/11/2026 14:30
31/10/2026 11:00
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Ayr United
Recent meetings have tended to go Ayr United's way against Raith Rovers.
From 42 match(es):
Ayr United: 16 win(s)
Raith Rovers: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 11
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Ayr United vs Raith Rovers prediction.
Form comparison Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ayr United
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.15 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
L
|
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2.43 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.29 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.26 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
Away Team
Raith Rovers
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.79 |
| Home |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.57 |
| Away |
W
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.07 | 2 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.29 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.56 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.8 | 1.15 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Raith Rovers to Win the First Half
Raith Rovers has proven to be a strong and aggressive side, even when playing away.
Given their ability to put pressure on early, don’t be surprised if they surprise Ayr United and take an early advantage. We’re backing Raith Rovers to win the first half.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Ayr United vs Raith Rovers is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
Match: Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 14/11/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Somerset Park
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Stats
The statistics for Ayr United vs Raith Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.29
League: 2.25
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 39%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
36%
League: 33%
Cards
3.29
League: 3.75
Corners
8.43
League: 9.77
Home Team
Ayr United
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.15 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
L
|
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2.43 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.29 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.26 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
Away Team
Raith Rovers
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.79 |
| Home |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.57 |
| Away |
W
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.07 | 2 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.29 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.56 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.8 | 1.15 |
Corners
10.23 / Match
+38% Corners / Match
Ayr United received +38% more corners than Raith Rovers in the Championship
7.43 / Match
Arbroath
(4)
Queen's Park
(6)
Partick Thistle
(5)
Dunfermline Athletic
(2)
Livingston
(0)
Stenhousemuir
(10)
Queen's Park
(6)(1)
Dunfermline Athletic
(2)
Arbroath
(4)
Inverness CT
(4)
Stenhousemuir
(4)
Queen's Park
(3)
Greenock Morton
(4)
Livingston
Cards
2.08 / Match
+16% Cards / Match
Ayr United received +16% more cards than Raith Rovers in the Championship
1.79 / Match
Arbroath
(1)
Queen's Park
(3)
Partick Thistle
(2)
Dunfermline Athletic
(2)
Livingston
(3)
Stenhousemuir
(4)
Queen's Park
(2)(2)
Dunfermline Athletic
(1)
Arbroath
(3)
Inverness CT
(1)
Stenhousemuir
(3)
Queen's Park
(1)
Greenock Morton
(3)
Livingston
Goals Scored
1.08 / Match
+32%
Raith Rovers is +32% better in terms of goals scored
1.43 / Match
Arbroath
(1)
Queen's Park
(3)
Partick Thistle
(0)
Dunfermline Athletic
(1)
Livingston
(2)
Stenhousemuir
(0)
Queen's Park
(2)(0)
Dunfermline Athletic
(4)
Arbroath
(0)
Inverness CT
(1)
Stenhousemuir
(2)
Queen's Park
(2)
Greenock Morton
(0)
Livingston
Goals Conceded
1.38 / Match
+54%
Ayr United condeded +54% more goals than Raith Rovers
0.64 / Match
Arbroath
(4)
Queen's Park
(2)
Partick Thistle
(1)
Dunfermline Athletic
(1)
Livingston
(1)
Stenhousemuir
(1)
Queen's Park
(0)(0)
Dunfermline Athletic
(0)
Arbroath
(2)
Inverness CT
(1)
Stenhousemuir
(0)
Queen's Park
(1)
Greenock Morton
(2)
Livingston
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Partick Thistle
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 2 |
| 2 |
Raith Rovers
|
14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 3 |
Dunfermline Athletic
|
14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
Stenhousemuir
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1.64 |
| 5 |
Livingston
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Inverness CT
|
14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 1.43 |
| 7 |
Ayr United
|
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 15 | 1.15 |
| 8 |
Arbroath
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 23 | -12 | 14 | 1 |
| 9 |
Greenock Morton
|
13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 13 | 1 |
| 10 |
Queen's Park
|
14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 23 | -15 | 7 | 0.5 |
Odds
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