Ayr United vs Inverness Prediction 24 February 2026

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams Ayr United and Inverness. The confrontation of the Challenge Cup tournament is scheduled for 19:30 on 24 February. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 March 2024 and ended with a score of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Inverness):

    • corner kicks: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Ayr United and Inverness:

    • played 38 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 18, draws - 12;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 37 against 65;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.68.

    Head-to-head statistics Ayr United - Inverness

    20%
    8 Wins
    30%
    12 Draws
    50%
    20 Wins
    Total games
    40
    Total Goals Avg
    2.73
    Both teams scored
    55%
    0.98
    Total average
    1.75
    Last matches
    12.09.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    24.02.26
    Challenge Cup
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    1
    5
    18
    9
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    5
    18
    9
    2
    2
    16.03.24
    Championship
    Inverness
    Inverness
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    1
    06.01.24
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
    -
    -
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    11.11.23
    Championship
    Inverness
    Inverness
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    0
    3
    1
    3
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
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    Ayr United Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 21 February 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Ayr United, away team - Ross County). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Ayr United vs Ross County):

    • ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
    • fouls: 11 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 1.

    ✅The Ayr United team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 4 victories, drew 3 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 17 goals, averaging 1.7 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.8 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.7 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Ayr United

    Last matches
    25.09.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Stenhousemuir
    Stenhousemuir
    -
    -
    10
    3
    14
    10
    3
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    10
    3
    14
    10
    3
    3
    L
    18.09.26
    Championship
    Queens Park
    Queens Park
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    3
    6
    12
    11
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    6
    12
    11
    2
    2
    W
    12.09.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    L
    05.09.26
    Championship
    Partick Thistle
    Partick Thistle
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    5
    3
    14
    15
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    14
    15
    2
    3
    L
    29.08.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Greenock Morton
    Greenock Morton
    -
    -
    3
    4
    10
    14
    1
    3
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
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    4
    10
    14
    1
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    Inverness Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 21 February 2026 as part of the League 1 tournament (home team - Inverness, away - Stenhousemuir). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the match stats (Inverness vs Stenhousemuir):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • fouls: 6 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 1.

    📊For now, let's look at the team's statistics based on the last 10 matches in the calendar. During this time, the team Inverness gifted its fans with 6 victories, played to a draw 3 times, and finished 1 games with a defeat.

    ⚽Overall, the indicators speak for themselves, but let's also assess the effectiveness during this time. The figures are as follows:

    • total number of goals - 16;
    • average goals scored - 1.6;
    • average goals conceded - 0.7.

    Match Results: Inverness

    Last matches
    25.09.26
    Championship
    Inverness
    Inverness
    Greenock Morton
    Greenock Morton
    -
    -
    7
    0
    9
    11
    1
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    0
    9
    11
    1
    2
    W
    19.09.26
    Championship
    Livingston
    Livingston
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    0
    4
    9
    18
    2
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    0
    4
    9
    18
    2
    1
    D
    12.09.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    8
    5
    9
    15
    1
    3
    W
    05.09.26
    Championship
    Inverness
    Inverness
    Raith Rovers
    Raith Rovers
    -
    -
    2
    4
    11
    17
    1
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    2
    4
    11
    17
    1
    1
    L
    29.08.26
    Championship
    Stenhousemuir
    Stenhousemuir
    Inverness
    Inverness
    -
    -
    9
    6
    7
    5
    1
    4
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
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    9
    6
    7
    5
    1
    4
    L
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 38;
    • home team wins - 8, away team wins - 18, draws - 12.
    👉Prediction: Inverness Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.19)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.97, the guests - 1.71;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.68;
    • both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 9.

    Statistics: Ayr United vs Inverness

    • average total in the tournament: 4.67 vs 5.11;
    • average total goals scored: 3 vs 4.33;
    • average total in the 1st half: 2 vs 1.89;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 2.44;
    • Ayr United: average total at home in the tournament -  3;
    • Inverness: average total away in the tournament - 5;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.8) vs 1.6 (away - 1.33).
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ayr United games against Inverness.
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Inverness games (Challenge Cup).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.8)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 38;
    • both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 9 times.
    Trends
    • Ayr United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Inverness.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.67)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (13/117, 11.1%);
    • Ayr United at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 4:1 (1/2, 50%);
    • Inverness away most often play: 1:4 (2/4, 50%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 9.68% (odds 6.5)
    2:1 - 7.43% (odds 9.5)
    2:2 - 7.2% (odds 13)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Ayr United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Inverness.

    Both Teams to Score – (Yes)
    Odds-149
    Published: 22/02/2026, 20:24

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    Betting Tips: Ayr United - Inverness

    Inverness have won the 2nd half:
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    2nd Half Inverness to Win
    Everygame
    +200
    Inverness have won:
    inverness-caledonian-thistlein 8 of last 9 games (Challenge Cup).
    Inverness to Win
    Everygame
    +175
    Ayr United have not lost:
    ayr-unitedin 8 of last 9 home games.
    Ayr United will not lose
    Everygame
    -250
    Ayr United have not won:
    ayr-unitedinverness-caledonian-thistlein 6 of last 7 home games against Inverness.
    Inverness have not lost:
    inverness-caledonian-thistlein last 10 games.
    inverness-caledonian-thistlein last 9 games (Challenge Cup).
    inverness-caledonian-thistlein last 6 away games.
    Inverness will not lose
    Everygame
    -204
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    Ayr United - Inverness Table position

    Challenge Cup 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Inverness
    Inverness
    660026-418
    2.
    Stenhousemuir
    Stenhousemuir
    660018-218
    3.
    Montrose
    Montrose
    651018-916
    4.
    East Fife
    East Fife
    641117-913
    5.
    Stranraer
    Stranraer
    641112-613
    6.
    East Kilbride
    East Kilbride
    640213-1112

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 4
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 13
    Conceded - 13
    0
    -3
    12 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    3
    2
    Draws
    4
    5
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    13
    Scored
    12
    13
    Conceded
    15
    2.6
    Match goals average
    2.7
    1.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.2
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    5
    Both teams scored
    5
    69'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    75'
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