AYR UNITED VS ROSS COUNTY - SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DETAILS: AYR UNITED VS ROSS COUNTY
As Ayr United prepare to host Ross County on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
AYR UNITED PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Ayr United, currently 4th in the standings with 32 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
ROSS COUNTY PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Ross County, sitting 10th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AYR UNITED VS ROSS COUNTY
Recent meetings between Ayr United and Ross County have been competitive, ending in a 3-3 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Arbroath, Ayr United recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Ross County's last outing came against Queens Park, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Carson, Iacovitti, Pitan, Smith, O'Sullivan, Lindsay, Docherty, Randall, Carbon, Phillips, White. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Ayr United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ayr United and Ross County are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AYR UNITED VS ROSS COUNTY
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ayr United's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ross County's games average 1.9 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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