Partick Thistle vs Ayr United: match statistics
Partick Thistle presents impressive home form with 73% of home matches won and only one defeat in their last 5 overall fixtures. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table, scoring an average of 1.91 goals per home match while conceding just 0.82, giving them a goal difference of +12 in home games. Ayr United, despite a solid position in the table (4th place), has clearly weaker away form with 55% draws and only 36% victories on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.64 vs 1.42), and Partick holds the advantage in possession (55% vs 47%) and shot efficiency. Given Partick Thistle's dominance at their own stadium and Ayr United's tendency to draw away from home, the most likely result is a victory for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic option.
Partick Thistle vs Ayr United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Partick Thistle played against Ayr United in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Partick Thistle has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ayr United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Partick Thistle scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.14. Ayr United scores 1.29 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Partick Thistle's games and 62% of Ayr United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 33%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Partick Thistle has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.43 per game. Partick Thistle takes 13.6 shots per game, while Ayr United takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Partick Thistle leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Ayr United leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Partick Thistle's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Ayr United, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Partick Thistle presents impressive home form with 73% of home matches won and only one defeat in their last 5 overall fixtures. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table, scoring an average of 1.91 goals per home match while conceding just 0.82, giving them a goal difference of +12 in home games. Ayr United, despite a solid position in the table (4th place), has clearly weaker away form with 55% draws and only 36% victories on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.64 vs 1.42), and Partick holds the advantage in possession (55% vs 47%) and shot efficiency. Given Partick Thistle's dominance at their own stadium and Ayr United's tendency to draw away from home, the most likely result is a victory for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic option.
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Game stats
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
| Partick Thistle | Ayr United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 1.2 pts / game - Ayr United
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.
Partick Thistle is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Partick Thistle · 1.29 goals / game - Ayr United
Partick Thistle scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Ayr United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Ayr United scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 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 - Partick Thistle
Over / Under - Ayr United
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 1.76 pts / game - Ayr United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ayr United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -7 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Partick Thistle
Ayr United
* 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
| Partick Thistle | Liga | Ayr United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.49 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 45% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 70% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 72% | ▼ 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Partick Thistle's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Ayr United. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Partick Thistle vs Ayr United?
The Championship match finished Partick Thistle 2:1 Ayr United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Partick Thistle and Ayr United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Partick Thistle won 1, Ayr United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Partick Thistle vs Ayr United?
Partick Thistle score 1.50 goals per game on average and Ayr United 1.29. The Championship average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Partick Thistle's matches and 62% of Ayr United's.
What form are Partick Thistle and Ayr United in?
Over the last 5 games Partick Thistle have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ayr United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Partick Thistle vs Ayr United?
The statistical background for Partick Thistle vs Ayr United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.