Ayr United vs St. Johnstone: Expert Analysis and Predictions
The upcoming match between Ayr United and St. Johnstone promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams bringing their unique strengths to the pitch. Ayr United, known for their resilient defense, will aim to leverage their solid backline to keep St. Johnstone’s attackers at bay. On the other hand, St. Johnstone will look to exploit any gaps in Ayr’s defense with their tactical play and forward momentum. The historical data and current form suggest a closely contested match with several betting opportunities worth considering.
Ayr United
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St. Johnstone
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Date: 2025-12-12
Time: 19:45
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Venue: Somerset park
Score: 2-4
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 86.70% | (2-4) 0-4 2H 1.29 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 90.70% | (2-4) 2-0 1H 1.44 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 81.10% | (2-4) 2-0 1H 1.18 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 72.60% | (2-4) 1.33 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 75.40% | (2-4) | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 75.80% | (2-4) | |
| Both Teams To Score | 60.40% | (2-4) 1.91 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 64.90% | (2-4) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 60.40% | (2-4) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 65.10% | (2-4) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 60.20% | (2-4) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 64.00% | (2-4) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.06% | (2-4) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.15% | (2-4) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.40% | (2-4) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.16% | (2-4) |
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 85.00 – Given Ayr’s defensive capabilities, this bet could be lucrative if they manage to hold their ground.
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: 90.50 – With both teams eager to establish early dominance, expect at least one goal in the first half.
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 82.10 – Defensive strategies might lead to a goalless first half as both sides feel each other out.
- Over 1.5 Goals: 77.70 – Considering the attacking potential of St. Johnstone, surpassing 1.5 goals seems likely.
- Under 5.5 Cards: 76.50 – The match is expected to be competitive but not overly aggressive, keeping card counts low.
- Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 76.50 – St. Johnstone might capitalize on early opportunities to take the lead.
- Both Teams To Score: 61.00 – With both teams having capable forwards, a two-goal game is plausible.
- Under 4.5 Cards: 65.00 – A disciplined match is anticipated, with fewer cards than usual.
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 63.00 – Early goals are expected as both teams push for an advantage from the start.
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 64.30 – Ayr might focus on defense in the second half if they lead or draw at halftime.
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 61.20 – Ayr could adopt a cautious approach initially, focusing on defense.
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 65.80 – St. Johnstone may increase their attacking efforts as the game progresses.
The average total goals for this match are predicted at 2.66, with yellow cards averaging at 2.15. On average, expect around 2.50 goals scored and approximately 1.06 goals conceded by each team.