Partick Thistle and Ayr United face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Scottish Championship 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Partick Thistle's home ground, the The Energy Check Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Partick Thistle and Ayr United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Partick Thistle vs Ayr United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Partick Thistle preview
Partick Thistle heads into the match with the following record in the Scottish Championship: in 4 matches, Partick Thistle secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Partick Thistle's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Partick Thistle has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 66 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Scottish Championship, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Alex Samuel, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Aidan Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Partick Thistle has conceded 1 goals in the Scottish Championship (an average of 0.25 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.95 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Ayr United preview
Ayr United comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Scottish Championship. They have secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 17 draws, and 15 losses.
Ayr United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Scottish Championship, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.07.
Ayr United's offensive system is led by Mark McKenzie, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marco Rus. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Partick Thistle vs Ayr United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Partick Thistle
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
0.8 | 0.83 | 0.79 |
Ayr United
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W L |
1 |
| Home | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.88 | 1.2 | 0.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0.91 | 1.63 |
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