FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 09 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ayr United v Ross County fixture

Ayr Utd. prepare to entertain Ross County at Somerset Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 7 games played, Honest Men have recorded 3 wins, and Ross County have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 JanRoss County1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 29 NovAyr Utd.1-3Ross CountySCD1
2003/2004Sat 20 SepRoss County2 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 10 MayRoss County4 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 08 FebAyr Utd.1 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2002/2003Sat 14 DecRoss County1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugAyr Utd.2 - 1Ross CountySCD1

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Honest Men's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Ross County is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. County have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Ayr Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division One with a return of just 25 points from their 30 games thus far. Ross County's 44 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.6222968
Ross County6231649

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Ayr Utd. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Honest Men will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Ross County Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.