Ayr United vs Inverness CT: match statistics
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Ayr United vs Inverness CT: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ayr United plays Inverness CT in Championship (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Somerset Park.
Recent form
Ayr United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Inverness CT has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ayr United scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 1.00. Inverness CT scores 0.40 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 1.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Ayr United's games and 40% of Inverness CT's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 20%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 16% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Inverness CT has the higher season xG average, 1.10 to 0.87 per game. Ayr United takes 5.8 shots per game, while Inverness CT takes 6.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Ayr United leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Inverness CT leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ayr United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Inverness CT, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 1.76 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 16% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ayr United | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 59% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.10 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ayr United is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Ayr United · 0.6 pts / game - Inverness CT
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ayr United is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Ayr United · 0.4 goals / game - Inverness CT
Ayr United is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Ayr United · 1.2 goals / game - Inverness CT
Ayr United scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Inverness CT keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Inverness CT scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Ayr United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ayr United
Over / Under - Inverness CT
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ayr United is 250% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Ayr United · 0.4 pts / game - Inverness CT
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ayr United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Inverness CT - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ayr United
Inverness CT
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ayr United | Liga | Inverness CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.80 | 1.76 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 36% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 16% | ▲ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 38% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 40% | 64% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Ayr United and Inverness CT play?
Ayr United face Inverness CT on September 12, 2026 in Championship at Somerset Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ayr United vs Inverness CT?
Ayr United score 0.80 goals per game on average and Inverness CT 0.40. The Championship average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 16% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Ayr United's matches and 40% of Inverness CT's.
What form are Ayr United and Inverness CT in?
Over the last 5 games Ayr United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Inverness CT 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ayr United vs Inverness CT?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.