Welcome to the evening kickoff on Saturday as Dundee United takes on Ayr United at Tannadice Stadium. Both teams are vying for the top spot in Group B of the Scottish Premiership, making this match highly anticipated. After an exciting start to their respective League Cup campaigns, both teams will look to continue winning to secure a spot in the next round.
This blog post will examine the teams’ current form, head-to-head record, players to watch, probable line-ups, and other factors that could affect the match’s outcome. We will also provide predictions and betting tips for this exciting clash between Dundee United and Ayr United.
How the bookies view it: The Tangerines Favourite to Come on Top
As expected, Dundee United has been installed as the bookmakers’ clear favourite. According to 90jili & 188jili or Wjpeso, a home win for the Tangerines is priced at 4/9, while a surprise victory for the Honest Men is priced at 5/1. The odds for a draw are set at 16/5, indicating that the bookies believe it is unlikely for these two teams to split points.
The Tangerines’ status as favourites is not surprising, given their recent form and impressive performance in the League Cup. They will also have the home advantage, which could give them an edge over their opponents.
Head to head: The Terrors Terrorised Ayr Last Term
Dundee United and Ayr United have met each other 21 times since 2007, with the Tangerines dominating the head-to-head record. They have won 12 matches, while Ayr United has only managed to win 3. Six of their encounters have ended in a draw.
Last season, Dundee United won both Championship matches against Ayr United with a dominant 3-0 aggregate score. In their most recent encounter in March, the Tangerines secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at Somerset Park.
Players to watch: More Goals Again For Moult?
One player to watch during this match is Dundee United’s top scorer from last season, Louis Moult. The striker scored 18 goals in all competitions for the Tangerine’s previous season and has already found the back of the net twice in the League Cup. He constantly threatens Ayr United’s defence and could potentially add to his dream tally in this match.
Midfielder Alan Forrest could be a pivotal player to watch for Ayr United. He scored nine dreams last season and was instrumental in the team’s 1-0 victory over Falkirk in their League Cup opener. Forrest will be looking to continue his excellent form and help his team secure a positive result against Dundee United.
Probable line-ups
Dundee United (4-2-3-1): Deniz Mehmet; Jamie Robson, Mark Connolly, Paul Watson, Liam Smith; Calum Butcher, Ian Harkes; Marc McNulty, Nicky Clark, Louis Appéré; Lawrence Shankland.
Ayr United (4-4-1-1): Viljami Sinisalo; Aaron Muirhead, Sam Roscoe, Michael Moffat, Patrick Reading; Tom Walsh, Joe Chalmers, Ben McGovern, Gary Dicker; Luke McCowan; Cammy Smith.
Does anything else catch the eye?
Dundee United’s impressive start to their League Cup campaign could give them a psychological advantage heading into this match. They scored five goals in their first two matches and have yet to concede a single goal. This solid defensive record could be a critical factor in this match, as Ayr United will have to break through a solid backline to get on the scoresheet.
Ayr United’s ability to keep a clean sheet against Falkirk in their League Cup opener could also give them some confidence heading into this match. However, they will need to improve their attacking performance if they hope to come away with a positive result against Dundee United.
Conclusion
Based on current form and head-to-head record, it is difficult to see Ayr United beating Dundee United in this match. The Tangerines have been in excellent form and have a strong record against their opponents. They also have the home advantage, which could be crucial in this closely contested match.
Our projection for this match is a 2-1 victory for Dundee United. As for betting tips, we recommend placing a bet on Dundee United to win or a double chance bet (Dundee United win or draw). Consider placing a bet on Louis Moult to score anytime during the match.
We hope you found our predictions and betting tips helpful. Enjoy the match, and don’t forget to gamble responsibly!
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