Greenock Morton - Ayr United prediction 24 October 2026

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The Greenock Morton vs Ayr United prediction for this Scottish Championship fixture on October 24, 2026, at 15:00 points towards an away win. Based on the extensive head-to-head record and current league standings, Ayr United enters the match as the favorite with a calculated 46% chance of victory.

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Team Form

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Greenock Morton's recent form is concerning. They have lost three of their last five matches (L, L, L, W, W). The most recent results show a home win against Queens Park (2-0) and an away win at Arbroath (2-1), which halted a three-game losing streak where they conceded six goals against Raith Rovers, Inverness CT, and Dunfermline.

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Ayr United shows slightly more consistency with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five (W, L, W, D, L). On the road, they have been effective, securing away victories at Livingston (2-1) and Queens Park (2-0). However, they are coming off a 0-1 home loss to Partick Thistle.

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Head-to-Head Record

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The history between these clubs heavily favors Ayr United. In 39 previous meetings, Ayr United has 14 wins compared to Greenock Morton's 8, with 17 draws. The last five encounters further illustrate this trend, with Ayr United avoiding defeat in all of them. The most recent match on August 29, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw at Ayr, while the last match at Greenock Morton on December 27, 2025, also finished 1-1.

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League Table Positions

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There is a clear gap between the two sides in the Championship standings. Ayr United sits 7th with 12 points from 11 matches (3 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). Greenock Morton is 9th with just 7 points from 11 matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 8 losses). Morton's home form is particularly poor, with only one win in five matches at home. Ayr United's away record places them 5th in the away table, with two wins from five trips.

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Win Probability: Greenock Morton or Ayr United?

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After a detailed calculation factoring in the odds, form guide, head-to-head dominance, and league table disparity, the win probabilities are clear. Ayr United has a 46% chance of winning, the draw is a highly probable outcome at 32%, and Greenock Morton has a 22% chance. The reasoning is based on the inverse of the best available odds (away win at 2.40, draw at 2.10), adjusted down heavily for Morton due to their 9th-place standing and poor home form, while Ayr United's superior H2H record and rank added weight to their probability.

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Odds & Match Prediction

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Bookmakers have priced this match very tightly. The best available odds from the data show Greenock Morton at 3.30 to win, a draw at 2.10, and an Ayr United victory at 2.40. The low draw odds at 2.10 suggest the market expects a very tight contest, consistent with the 17 draws in the head-to-head history. However, based on the stats and the calculated win probability, Ayr United has the edge. The final prediction is an away win, but the high probability of a draw makes the "Double Chance: Ayr United or Draw" market an attractive betting tip.

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