History of the Airdrie United v Ayr United fixture
Airdrie United prepare to entertain Ayr United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Diamonds are clearly on top, having won 44 and lost only 15 of the 76 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 06 Nov | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 0 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Airdrie Utd. | 2-2 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 24 Jul | Airdrie Utd. | 1 - 2 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 21 Apr | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 4 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Airdrie Utd. | 1 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 31 Oct | Airdrie Utd. | 3 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 1 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Airdrie United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Diamonds have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.
Ayr United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Honest Men have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Airdrie United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 30 points from their 24 games so far.
Ayr United are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 36 points from 21 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Ayr United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Airdrie United at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the The Diamonds will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Airdrie United | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Ayr United | Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here