Dundee host Ayr United in a potentially pivotal clash at the top of the Scottish Championship table on Tuesday.
The visitors, who currently occupy third position, head to Dens Park one point behind their forthcoming opponents as both sides look to chase down Queen’s Park at the summit.
Having been relegated after finishing rock-bottom of the Scottish Premiership last season, Dundee are aiming to bounce straight back to the top division under Gary Bowyer.
The former Salford City boss replaced Mark McGhee in charge last summer, with the 51-year-old’s best period in charge so far being a five-match winning streak either side of the Scottish Championship’s short winter break in December.
In their 10 league matches since, the Dee have failed to put together consecutive victories at all, illustrating their inconsistency and how Queen’s Park have opened up a seven-point gap at the top of the division after Bowyer’s side played out a goalless draw away to Partick Thistle at the weekend.
However, Tuesday’s meeting with promotion rivals Ayr represents a game in hand for both teams, increasing the importance of collecting all three points if they are to remain firmly in the automatic promotion hunt.
Match Details:
- Match: Dundee vs Ayr
- Date: 22 March 2023
- Time: 1:15 am
- Venue: Dens Park
Dundee vs Ayr Prediction
We say: Dundee 1-0 Ayr United
With Queen’s Park putting a considerable gap between themselves and these two chasing sides, Tuesday’s clash is likely to be a cagey affair given the amount at stake.
Promotion arguably means more to Ayr given their 45-year exile from the top flight, but Dundee could have a little too much quality for their opponents.
Dundee vs Ayr Head-To-Head
At the moment, the statistics of head to head matches includes 20 matches in which Dundee won 11, and the team represented by Ayr United was stronger in 5, and in 4 meetings the teams were unable to identify the winner. The last time they identified the winner was 23.12.2022 and after the final whistle the score on the scoreboard was 0:2. The teams have good statistics of goals scored in personal meetings – 35-24.
Dundee vs Ayr Live Stream Time
This match will start from 1:15 am
Dundee vs Ayr Date
This match will take place on 22 March 2023
Dundee vs Ayr Team News
Dundee could remain without Cillian Sheridan for the rest of the campaign, with the 34-year-old suffering with an Achilles tendon rupture.
Providing he has no concerns regarding fatigue, Bowyer may choose to go with the same starting XI that secured a point away to Partick on Saturday.
Likewise, Bullen is unlikely to see any reason to make changes to his team after they bagged an impressive 2-0 victory away to Hamilton Academical at the weekend.
Dundee vs Ayr Lineups
Dundee:
Legzdins; Mulligan, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall; Cameron, McGhee, Williamson; McMullan, Robinson, Hannant
Ayr United:
Albinson; McAllister, Musonda, McGinty, Reading; Ashford, Dempsey, Murdoch, McAlear, O’Connor; Akinyemi
Dundee vs Ayr Odds
The most likely scoreline for a Dundee win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.6%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (9.58%) and 2-0 (8.19%). The likeliest Ayr United win is 1-2 (6.59%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (11.23%).
Dundee vs Ayr Stats
- Dundee 49.93%
- Ayr United 26.18%
- Draw 23.89%
Dundee vs Ayr Tips
- Dundee to score first
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
Dundee vs Ayr Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Dundee win with a probability of 49.93%. A win for Ayr United has a probability of 26.18% and a draw has a probability of 23.9%.
Dundee vs Ayr Where To Watch Live Scottish Championship Today Match
The Scottish Cup is shared between BBC Scotland and Viaplay Sports, with both televising the Scottish Cup final.