FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Peterhead fixture

Peterhead face a trip to Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Ayr Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecPeterhead3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 04 OctAyr Utd.2 - 0PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 12 AprPeterhead4 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebAyr Utd.0 - 3PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecPeterhead3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 29 SepAyr Utd.1 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarPeterhead2 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Honest Men, with 8 goals against.

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Blue Toon, and 5 goals against.

Ayr Utd. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 28 games giving them a return of 57 points. Peterhead are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 47 points from 29 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.651015316
Peterhead632111611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Ayr Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Unbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Peterhead Last drawn game 4 outings ago.