FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the St. Mirren v Ayr United fixture

St. Mirren prepare to entertain Ayr United at St Mirren Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Buddies have the slight edge, having won 20 of the 47 games compared to Ayr Utd.'s 12 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St Mirren Park was less than a year ago, in April 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 18 OctAyr Utd.0 - 2St. MirrenSCD1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprSt. Mirren1-1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebAyr Utd.0 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2002/2003Sat 30 NovSt. Mirren1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 28 SepAyr Utd.1 - 1St. MirrenSCD1
2001/2002Tue 02 AprSt. Mirren1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebAyr Utd.4 - 1St. MirrenSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Buddies have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Ayr Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Honest Men have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 15 matches. Ayr Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division One with a return of just 11 points from their 15 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6213487
Ayr Utd.61144114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Buddies to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ayr Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.