Ross County and Ayr United face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Scottish Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ross County's home ground, the Global Energy Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Staggies 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 Ross County vs Ayr United
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Ross County preview
Ross County heads into the match with the following record in the Scottish Championship: in 33 matches, The Staggies secured 6 victories, 10 draws, and 17 losses, maintaining an average of 0.85 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Staggies's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Ross County has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Scottish Championship, resulting in an average of 0.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ronan Hale, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Declan Gallagher has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Ross County has conceded 53 goals in the Scottish Championship (an average of 1.61 per game) and 54 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.54 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ayr United preview
Ayr United comes into the game with 33 matches played so far in the Scottish Championship. They have secured 8 victories, 15 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.18 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 15 draws, and 11 losses.
Ayr United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 36 were netted in the Scottish Championship, with an average of 1.09 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.11.
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 42 goals with an average of 1.27 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Ross County vs Ayr United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ross County
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 25% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.81 | 2.06 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 1.13 | 0.53 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.69 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 44% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 38% | 59% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 31% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.46 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.52 | 1.33 |
Ayr United
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Home | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.24 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.24 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 59% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 18% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 35% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 41% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.34 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.19 | 1.28 |
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