FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. pack their bags to visit Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Pars have recorded 12 wins, and Ayr Utd. have come away with 17 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Somerset Park, Ayr was more than three years back, in August 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in an Scottish League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 OctDunfermline A.3 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2007/2008Tue 02 OctDunfermline A.1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCC
2006/2007Tue 22 AugAyr Utd.0 - 0Dunfermline A.SLGC
2001/2002Sat 26 JanAyr Utd.3 - 0Dunfermline A.SFAC
1999/2000Tue 11 AprAyr Utd.0 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 22 JanDunfermline A.2 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 04 DecAyr Utd.0 - 3Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Honest Men have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Dunfermline A.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Pars's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Ayr Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 15 matches. Dunfermline A.'s 24 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.61234105
Dunfermline A.642012614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Pars of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Somerset Park, Ayr with Dunfermline A. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dunfermline A. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.