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As Kilmarnock FC prepares to host Ayr United in the Scottish League Cup on August 14, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent form to the pitch. Kilmarnock has shown resilience, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their solid home advantage is underpinned by a tactical approach that emphasizes strong defensive organization and quick transitions, which have yielded positive results in recent encounters.
Conversely, Ayr United enters this match in remarkable form, winning all of their last 5 matches. Their attacking prowess and fluid style of play have made them a formidable opponent, likely forcing Kilmarnock to adopt a more cautious approach to neutralize Ayr’s offensive threats.
Bookmakers favor Kilmarnock with odds of 1.52 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 65.9% according to the model. The predicted score of 1-0 underlines expectations of a closely contested encounter where Kilmarnock’s defense will likely be tested against Ayr’s high-scoring offense.
Ultimately, while Kilmarnock’s home form provides confidence, Ayr United’s winning streak suggests that this match could go either way. bettors are advised to consider both teams’ strengths as they look ahead to this intriguing matchup.
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| Kilmarnock 61.5% |
Draw 22.5% |
Ayr 15.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Kilmarnock: 2.35% Ayr: 0.99%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.52 | 4.15 | 5.70 | |
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1.49 | 4.10 | 6.30 | |
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1.51 | 4.2 | 5.92 | |
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1.54 | 4.20 | 5.80 |
Latest Results
| 02.08.26 St. Johnstone FC – Kilmarnock FC – 4:3 25.07.26 Peterhead – Kilmarnock FC – 1:0 penalties 21.07.26 Kilmarnock FC – Hamilton Academical – 1:0 18.07.26 Elgin City – Kilmarnock FC – 0:1 14.07.26 Kilmarnock FC – Raith Rovers – 1:0 penalties |
01.08.26 Ayr United – Arbroath – 2:0 25.07.26 Ayr United – Alloa Athletic – 4:1 18.07.26 Ayr United – Edinburgh City FC – 2:0 14.07.26 Falkirk FC – Ayr United – 0:1 11.07.26 Stranraer FC – Ayr United – 2:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.07.25 Kilmarnock FC – Ayr United – 1:0 11.07.24 Ayr United – Kilmarnock FC – 3:2 11.03.22 Ayr United – Kilmarnock FC – 1:3 09.02.22 Kilmarnock FC – Ayr United – 1:2 26.10.21 Ayr United – Kilmarnock FC – 0:1 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Aberdeen | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 4 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Montrose | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Stirling | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Dumbarton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 5 | Cove Rangers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 3 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Clyde | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Stenhousemuir | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Livingston | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:1 | 8 |
| 4 | Forfar Athletic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:15 | 3 |
| 5 | Brechin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 11 |
| 2 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:7 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 4 | Alloa | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 3 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:12 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 5 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Montrose | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (31.99%)
2. Rangers: 3.13 (25.59%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.42%)
4. Aberdeen: 16 (5%)
5. Hibernian: 19 (4.21%)
6. Dundee Utd: 22 (3.63%)
7. Motherwell: 23.5 (3.4%)
8. Dundee FC: 31.5 (2.54%)
9. Kilmarnock: 34 (2.35%)
10. St. Mirren: 41 (1.95%)
11. Dunfermline: 41 (1.95%)
12. Partick: 51 (1.57%)
13. Ayr: 81 (0.99%)
14. Inverness: 84 (0.95%)
15. Ross County: 91 (0.88%)
16. Stenhousemuir: 101 (0.79%)
17. Queen’s Park: 101 (0.79%)
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