FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterhead v Ayr United fixture

Peterhead prepare to entertain Ayr United at Balmoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the The Blue Toon have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balmoor Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Ayr Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Blue Toon in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepAyr Utd.1 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 29 AprPeterhead1-2Ayr Utd.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebAyr Utd.1 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 08 OctPeterhead3 - 3Ayr Utd.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugAyr Utd.1 - 1PeterheadSCD2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanAyr Utd.2 - 0PeterheadSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Peterhead have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The Blue Toon in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Ayr Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Honest Men, and 5 goals against.

Peterhead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 14 matches. Ayr Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 24 points from 14 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterhead62041396
Ayr Utd.632110311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterhead are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterhead 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ayr Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.