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Scotland. League Cup

Ayr United vs Edinburgh FC: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Ayr United Ayr UnitedvsEdinburgh FC Edinburgh FC
Our predictionAyr United to win
Model score: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts Ayr United at 79%. The model leans toward Ayr United. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Ayr UnitedDraw2 · Edinburgh FC
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Ayr United
95
Edinburgh FC
29

Recent form

Ayr UnitedWWWWW
Edinburgh FCWLDLD

Most likely scorelines

2-018.9%
1-016.0%
3-014.9%
4-08.8%
0-06.8%
2-16.2%

Expected goals

2.37Ayr United
xG
0.33Edinburgh FC
Over 2.5 goals51%
Both teams to score25%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Ayr United Edinburgh FC

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Ayr United win1.17Fair (+1.3%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

H \ A012345
072
1165
21961
3155
493
541

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Ayr United1.17+1.3%
1X2Edinburgh FC14.40-0.4%
1X2Draw5.75-0.9%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts Ayr United at 79%. The model puts the draw at 15%. The model puts Edinburgh FC at 6%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward Ayr United. Ayr United is priced at 1.167. The draw is priced at 5.75. Edinburgh FC is priced at 14.4.

Ayr United have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings.

Ayr United have 5 wins in their last 5 matches. Ayr United are on 5 wins in a row. Edinburgh FC have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 25% for both teams to score. The model gives 51% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Ayr United or Edinburgh FC?

Our model rates Ayr United as the most likely outcome at 79% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Ayr United vs Edinburgh FC?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 3 meetings: 3 Ayr United wins, 0 draws, 0 Edinburgh FC wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

14.4911.157.814.461.12
Home 1.23 Draw 7.02 Away 9.02

Match statistics

Player of the matchHolt K.Ayr United8.2

Ayr United

Starting XI
  • 1Stone
  • 3Dick L.6.2
  • 5Holt K.8.2
  • 6Lyon Re.
  • 7Stirton6.3
  • 11Taylor
  • 16Summers
  • 18Hislop
  • 20McBeth6.4
  • 22McKenzie
  • 32Watret

Edinburgh FC

Starting XI
  • 1Weir
  • 5Grigor
  • 7Waker
  • 8Leitch R.
  • 9McKinlay
  • 10Jarvis
  • 11Lawson
  • 14Waugh
  • 16Allen
  • 19Wilson
  • 20North

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