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Livingston vs Ayr Utd Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.40 expected goals for Livingston and 0.81 for Ayr Utd, a combined total of 2.21. That distribution gives Livingston the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 38% for over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Livingston win
50.8% probability
Expected goals
1.40 – 0.81
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Livingston home form
7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Ayr Utd away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Livingston to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 27% / 22% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.40 goals for Livingston and 0.81 for Ayr Utd, a combined 2.21 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
78%
Double chance 12
73%
Double chance X2
49%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–015.3%
- 1–112.4%
- 0–011.0%
- 2–010.7%
- 0–18.9%
Recent form
Livingston
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ayr Utd · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Raith Rovers · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Inverness CT · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-11T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Morton · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Stenhousemuir · 0-1 (L)
Ayr Utd
- 2026-10-16T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Partick · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Dunfermline · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Livingston · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Stenhousemuir · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-18T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Queen's Park · 2-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partick | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| 3 | Raith Rovers | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| 4 | Inverness CT | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Dunfermline | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | Livingston | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Ayr Utd | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 |
| 8 | Arbroath | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 11 |
| 9 | Morton | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -9 | 7 |
| 10 | Queen's Park | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -13 | 7 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Livingston win, at 50.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 42% and over 2.5 goals at 38%.
A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.