Ayr United vs Edinburgh City predictions, Jul 18, 2026

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On July 18, 2026, Ayr United will host Edinburgh City FC in a Scottish League Cup match at Somerset Park. Ayr United enters this fixture in formidable form, having won all of their last four matches. Their recent performances indicate a solid attacking unit coupled with a robust defensive setup, which has contributed to their winning streak.

In contrast, Edinburgh City FC has struggled for consistency, securing victory in only one of their last three encounters. Their recent form suggests vulnerabilities in both the defensive line and the ability to convert scoring opportunities.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect Ayr United’s dominance as the home team, with odds set at 1.34 compared to 7.43 for Edinburgh City. Ayr’s tactical advantage at home may result from their ability to control possession and apply pressure, which has yielded positive results lately.

As both teams prepare to clash, Ayr United’s momentum and tactical organization will be key factors. However, soccer remains unpredictable, and Edinburgh City could capitalize on any opportunities that arise. The match is set to be an intriguing contest, with both sides having potential to influence the outcome.

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Ayr 68.5%

Draw 19.3%

Edinburgh City 12.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of Scottish League Cup Ayr: 0.84% Edinburgh City: 0.23%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.33	4.80	7.50
	1.35	4.85	7.50
	1.33	4.50	8.00
	1.32	4.50	7.00
	1.36	4.80	7.91
	1.35	4.90	7.60

Latest Results

14.07.26 Falkirk FC – Ayr United – 0:1 11.07.26 Stranraer FC – Ayr United – 2:3 04.07.26 Ayr United – Airdrieonians FC – 2:1 30.06.26 Ayr United – Dumbarton – 3:0 01.05.26 Ayr United – St. Johnstone FC – 0:1

14.07.26 Edinburgh City FC – Alloa Athletic – 2:0 11.07.26 Edinburgh City FC – Falkirk FC – 0:5 30.06.26 Raith Rovers – Edinburgh City FC – 4:0 16.05.26 Edinburgh City FC – Brora Rangers – 2:0 09.05.26 Brora Rangers – Edinburgh City FC – 1:1

Facts

Edinburgh City may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Ayr is the undeniable favorite.

We predict that Ayr will win today’s game, with odds of 1.34.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Ayr won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:0. (average 2:0).

Including home matches between the teams, Ayr won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:0. (average 2:0).

Latest Head To Head

13.07.21 Ayr United – Edinburgh City FC – 3:0 23.07.16 Ayr United – Edinburgh City FC – 1:0

Standings

2026/27

Group A

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Queen’s Park	2	2	0	0	0	5:1	6
2	Aberdeen	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Kelty Hearts	2	0	1	0	1	1:3	2
4	Queen of South	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
5	Brora Rangers	2	0	0	0	2	1:5	0

Group B

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stirling	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
2	Arbroath	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
3	Montrose	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Dundee Utd	2	1	0	0	1	1:1	3
5	Spartans	2	0	0	0	2	2:5	0

Group C

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	St. Mirren	1	1	0	0	0	4:0	3
2	East Kilbride	2	1	0	0	1	5:3	3
3	Cove Rangers	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
4	Dunfermline	2	1	0	0	1	4:4	3
5	Dumbarton	2	0	0	0	2	1:8	0

Group D

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Dundee FC	2	2	0	0	0	9:2	6
2	Ross County	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
3	Clyde	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Airdrieonians	2	0	0	0	2	2:5	0
5	Annan	2	0	0	0	2	1:9	0

Group E

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Partick Thistle	2	2	0	0	0	10:0	6
2	Livingston	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Stenhousemuir	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
4	Forfar Athletic	2	0	0	0	2	0:6	0
5	Brechin	2	0	0	0	2	0:8	0

Group F

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	East Fife	2	1	0	1	0	3:1	4
2	St Johnstone	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
3	Linlithgow Rose	2	1	0	0	1	1:2	3
4	Inverness	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
5	Morton	2	0	0	0	2	0:3	0

Group G

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Ayr	2	2	0	0	0	4:2	6
2	Falkirk	2	1	0	0	1	5:1	3
3	Edinburgh City	2	1	0	0	1	2:5	3
4	Stranraer	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0
5	Alloa	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0

Group H

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Raith	2	1	0	1	0	3:1	4
2	Peterhead	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
3	Hamilton	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
4	Kilmarnock	1	0	1	0	0	0:0	2
5	Elgin City	2	0	0	0	2	2:6	0

Ranking of second-placed teams

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Falkirk	2	1	0	0	1	5:1	3
2	Ross County	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
3	East Kilbride	2	1	0	0	1	5:3	3
4	Livingston	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
5	St Johnstone	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
6	Aberdeen	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
7	Peterhead	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
8	Arbroath	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3

Scottish League Cup Outrights

1. Celtic: 2.5 (29.43%)

2. Rangers: 3.25 (22.64%)

3. Hearts: 7 (10.51%)

4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.33%)

5. Hibernian: 21 (3.5%)

6. Dundee Utd: 26 (2.83%)

7. Motherwell: 26 (2.83%)

8. Dundee FC: 27.33 (2.69%)

9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.79%)

10. Falkirk: 61.33 (1.2%)

11. Kilmarnock: 63 (1.17%)

12. Partick: 65.67 (1.12%)

13. St Johnstone: 65.67 (1.12%)

14. Livingston: 68 (1.08%)

15. Raith: 80.33 (0.92%)

16. Ross County: 80.33 (0.92%)

17. Queen’s Park: 83.67 (0.88%)

18. Arbroath: 83.67 (0.88%)

19. Ayr: 87.83 (0.84%)

20. Inverness: 100.33 (0.73%)

21. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.73%)

22. East Kilbride: 112.83 (0.65%)

23. Dunfermline: 117 (0.63%)

24. Hamilton: 117 (0.63%)

25. Queen of the South: 133.67 (0.55%)

26. Montrose: 142 (0.52%)

27. Alloa: 142 (0.52%)

28. Clyde: 158.67 (0.46%)

29. Cove Rangers: 175.33 (0.42%)

30. Peterhead: 175.33 (0.42%)

31. East Fife: 183.67 (0.4%)

32. Airdrieonians: 183.67 (0.4%)

33. Stirling: 192 (0.38%)

34. Kelty Hearts: 217 (0.34%)

35. Linlithgow Rose: 275.33 (0.27%)

36. Morton: 275.33 (0.27%)

37. Edinburgh City: 317 (0.23%)

38. Spartans: 567 (0.13%)

39. Dumbarton: 650.33 (0.11%)

40. Stranraer: 650.33 (0.11%)

41. Elgin City: 733.67 (0.1%)

42. Brechin: 980.2 (0.08%)

43. Forfar Athletic: 980.2 (0.08%)

44. Annan: 980.2 (0.08%)

45. Brora Rangers: 980.2 (0.08%)

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