Annan Athletic 13%Draw 23%Ayr Utd 64%Expected goals 0.82 – 2.02
62%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Picks by market
ResultAyr Utd to win ✓64% · @1.45
Double chanceAyr Utd or draw ✓87% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.12
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.23
Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 3 November the Challenge Cup brings Annan Athletic against Ayr Utd at Galabank. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT.
Current form
Annan Athletic, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Spartans, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Ayr Utd, last 5: WLDWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Queen's Park, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Ayr Utd, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.3 for Annan Athletic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Annan Athletic 0.8 xG, Ayr Utd 2.0 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 60%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Annan Athletic 13%, draw 23%, Ayr Utd 64%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (62%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.61, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Annan Athletic 0–2 Ayr Utd. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Annan Athletic13%fair 7.82 · @5.50
Draw23%fair 4.30 · @4.00
Ayr Utd64%fair 1.56 · @1.45
2.84Expected goals
0.82Annan Athletic xG
2.02Ayr Utd xG
60%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–212%
0–112%
1–210%
1–110%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Annan Athletic 0.8 – 2.0 Ayr Utd expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ayr Utd to win✓
64%
1.56
1.45
Double chance
Ayr Utd or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.65
1.53
Draw no bet
Ayr Utd (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.20
–
Asian handicap
Ayr Utd -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
60%
1.68
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.28
First team to score
Ayr Utd to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Ayr Utd ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ayr Utd / FT Ayr Utd✓
42%
2.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.23
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Recent results
Annan Athletic – last 6
LDLDLL
31 Oct
@ Spartans
2–3
L
24 Oct
@ Huntly
2–2
D
17 Oct
@ Clyde
1–4
L
13 Oct
vs Alloa Athletic
0–0
D
10 Oct
vs Stranraer
1–6
L
3 Oct
vs Stirling Albion
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ayr Utd – last 6
WLDWLW
31 Oct
vs Queen's Park
3–2
W
16 Oct
vs Partick
0–1
L
10 Oct
vs Dunfermline
1–1
D
3 Oct
@ Livingston
2–1
W
25 Sep
vs Stenhousemuir
0–1
L
18 Sep
@ Queen's Park
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Annan Athletic and Ayr Utd.
What is the prediction for Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd?
On our numbers Annan Athletic have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ayr Utd 64%.
How many goals will there be in Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd?
Our predicted score is Annan Athletic 0–2 Ayr Utd, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd?
Annan Athletic vs Ayr Utd (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Galabank.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.