FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, The Dee have recorded 16 wins, and Ayr Utd. have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebDundee2 - 1Ayr Utd.SFAC
2009/2010Sat 12 DecDundee3 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Honest Men score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Dundee's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Ayr Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 24 matches. Dundee are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 25 games giving them a return of 48 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.63218711
Dundee6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Dee's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Ayr Utd., believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Dundee Undefeated in last 8 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.