Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers: match statistics
Raith Rovers display significantly better form over the last five matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) compared to Airdrieonians, who are enduring a poor run on home soil with just a 10% win rate. The visitors distinguish themselves with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.9 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 60% of away fixtures. Airdrieonians hold a negative goal difference of -9 at home and fail to score in 40% of their home matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.7 goals per game, poses a serious problem. Raith Rovers boast a superior xG (1.19 vs 1.03) and a higher average of shots on target (3.1 vs 3.0), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Taking all statistics into account, Raith Rovers have a realistic chance of securing the three points, although the visitors' defensive approach could also result in a draw.
Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Airdrieonians played Raith Rovers in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Airdrieonians: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Raith Rovers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Airdrieonians scores 0.85 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Raith Rovers scores 1.05 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Airdrieonians 45%, Raith Rovers 25%. Over 2.5: Airdrieonians 50%, Raith Rovers 30%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Raith Rovers has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.07. Airdrieonians: 8.8 shots per match, Raith Rovers: 10.4.
Match halves
Airdrieonians: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.65. Raith Rovers: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Airdrieonians: 61-75 (7 goals). Raith Rovers: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Raith Rovers display significantly better form over the last five matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) compared to Airdrieonians, who are enduring a poor run on home soil with just a 10% win rate. The visitors distinguish themselves with a solid away defense, conceding an average of only 0.9 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 60% of away fixtures. Airdrieonians hold a negative goal difference of -9 at home and fail to score in 40% of their home matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.7 goals per game, poses a serious problem. Raith Rovers boast a superior xG (1.19 vs 1.03) and a higher average of shots on target (3.1 vs 3.0), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Taking all statistics into account, Raith Rovers have a realistic chance of securing the three points, although the visitors' defensive approach could also result in a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Airdrieonians | Raith Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Airdrieonians is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Airdrieonians · 1.2 pts / match - Raith Rovers
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.
Raith Rovers is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
0.85 goals / match - Airdrieonians · 1.05 goals / match - Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Airdrieonians · 1 goals / match - Raith Rovers
Airdrieonians scores in 60% of matches (12 of 20 matches), while Raith Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 matches).
Raith Rovers scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while Airdrieonians keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Airdrieonians
Over / Under - Raith Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Raith Rovers is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Airdrieonians · 1.1 pts / match - Raith Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Airdrieonians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Raith Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Airdrieonians
Raith Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Airdrieonians | Liga | Raith Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.35 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (2): Airdrieonians 1 - 1 - 0 Raith Rovers. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers?
The Championship match finished Airdrieonians 0:0 Raith Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Airdrieonians won 1, Raith Rovers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers?
Airdrieonians score 0.85 goals per game on average and Raith Rovers 1.05. The Championship average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Airdrieonians's matches and 25% of Raith Rovers's.
What form are Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Airdrieonians have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Raith Rovers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers?
The statistical background for Airdrieonians vs Raith Rovers — 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.