Raith Rovers vs Ayr United predictions, Aug 22, 2026

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As Raith Rovers prepare to host Ayr United on August 22, 2026, both teams enter the fixture with contrasting recent form. Raith Rovers have managed to secure wins in 2 of their last 5 matches, suggesting some inconsistency as they seek to establish a more solid foothold in the Scottish Football Championship. On the other hand, Ayr United have been in impressive shape, winning 4 of their last 5 outings, which underscores their current momentum and confidence.

Tactically, Raith Rovers will need to tighten their defense if they hope to compete against an Ayr United side that has been effective in exploiting defensive lapses in recent matches. The home advantage might play a crucial role for Raith, as they look to leverage familiar surroundings to regain their rhythm.

Bookmakers currently set the odds at 2.21 for a home win and 3.14 for an away victory, reflecting a slightly favorable outlook for Raith Rovers. Our model suggests a probability of 43.7% for a home win, with 29% for a draw and 28.7% for an away win. Ultimately, while both teams possess strengths that could sway the result, the outcome remains uncertain, making for an intriguing contest.

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Raith 47.9%

Draw 27.3%

Ayr 24.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.93	3.48	3.79
	1.95	3.30	3.65
	1.90	3.30	3.71
	1.89	3.40	3.70
	1.93	3.49	3.75
	1.95	3.30	3.60

Latest Results

08.08.26 Queens Park FC – Raith Rovers – 1:2 01.08.26 Raith Rovers – Stenhousemuir – 1:1 21.07.26 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 1:0 18.07.26 Hamilton Academical – Raith Rovers – 2:1 penalties 14.07.26 Kilmarnock FC – Raith Rovers – 1:0 penalties

14.08.26 Kilmarnock FC – Ayr United – 3:2 08.08.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Ayr United – 1:1 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

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Raith won 3.

Recent performances by Raith have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Ayr is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

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

Raith might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Raith won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 25:31. (average 1.3:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Raith won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 17:14. (average 1.7:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

27.03.26 Raith Rovers – Ayr United – 3:0 31.01.26 Ayr United – Raith Rovers – 2:1 11.10.25 Raith Rovers – Ayr United – 0:2 09.08.25 Ayr United – Raith Rovers – 0:1 05.04.25 Raith Rovers – Ayr United – 1:0

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Partick Thistle	2	2	0	0	3:0	3	6
2	Ayr	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
3	Stenhousemuir	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
4	Raith	2	1	1	0	3:2	1	4
5	Livingston	2	1	0	1	2:2	0	3
6	Dunfermline	2	0	2	0	1:1	0	2
7	Inverness	2	0	2	0	0:0	0	2
8	Arbroath	2	0	1	1	0:2	-2	1
9	Queen’s Park	2	0	0	2	1:4	-3	0
10	Morton	2	0	0	2	0:3	-3	0

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