FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 11 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Ayr United fixture

Dundee play host to Ayr United at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 29 wins out of 43 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee was more than a decade ago, in April 1998, 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:
2009/2010Wed 14 OctAyr Utd.2 - 2DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 18 AprDundee1-1Ayr Utd.SCD1
1997/1998Sat 10 JanAyr Utd.2 - 5DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 15 NovDundee4 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
1997/1998Sat 13 SepAyr Utd.1 - 2DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 08 AprDundee1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
1994/1995Sat 11 FebAyr Utd.1 - 0DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Dundee, Ayr Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Honest Men have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 16 games giving them a return of 33 points. Ayr Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 16 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee64209414
Ayr Utd.6222458

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Dundee fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Dee. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ayr Utd. 5 games since last defeat.