FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 30 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ayr United v Clyde fixture

Clyde face a trip to Ayr United at Somerset Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bully Wee will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 36 and win only 13 of the 65 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 DecClyde2 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 01 NovAyr Utd.2 - 2ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 09 AugClyde3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 03 MayAyr Utd.0 - 3ClydeSCD1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarClyde3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 26 OctAyr Utd.1 - 1ClydeSCD1
2002/2003Sat 10 AugClyde1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Honest Men's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Clyde's away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Bully Wee, and 9 goals against.

Ayr Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division One with a return of just 26 points from their 33 games thus far. Clyde are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 33 games giving them a return of 65 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.6132786
Clyde633012512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bully Wee have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Somerset Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Clyde Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.