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Ayr vs Partick Thistle Predictions & Tips - Jags to Finish the Job in Scottish Premiership Play-Offs

By Alex Waite

24 May 2023

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Alex Waite 24 May 2023

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Ayr vs Partick Thistle predictions for Friday’s Scottish Premiership Play-Off match
The second leg is being played at Somerset Park (19:45 BST)
Can the Jags build on their first-leg advantage?

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Partick Thistle have won their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Ayr vs Partick Thistle Predictions

An Ayr comeback from three goals down is unlikely against in-form Partick Thistle. The Jags play on the front foot and can finish the job with a second leg win.

Ayr vs Partick Thistle Predictions
Head-to-Head
Ayr Form
Ayr Injuries & Team News
Partick Thistle Form
Partick Thistle Injuries & Team News

Ayr have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches
Ayr have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle have won their last 3 matches
Partick Thistle have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 4 away matches

Head-to-Head

Partick Thistle have a 20-12 advantage against Ayr in 42 meetings with ten draws.

Ayr Form

Ayr lost 3-0 in the play-off first leg at Partick Thistle. United were second best with 11-19 shots, conceded early and then shipped two late goals.

The defeat followed back-to-back wins against Inverness (2-1) and Raith (1-0) in the Scottish Championship.

Lee Bullen’s side are winless in six of their last eight home matches in all competitions.

Ayr Injuries & Team News

Striker Dipo Akinyemi is doubtful.

Partick Thistle Form

Partick Thistle comfortably beat Ayr 3-0 to take an advantage into the play-off second leg. Jack McMillan struck first on 16 minutes before Brian Graham’s late double sealed the victory.

It was the Jags’ third consecutive win following victories over Queen’s Park (4-0 and 4-3) in the previous play-off round.

Partick Thistle Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Stuart Bannigan is ruled out.

Verdict

Ayr v Partick

Ayr are patchy at home and Partick Thistle have winning momentum in the play-offs. Both teams can score goals and there is value on an away win with over 2.5 goals in the second leg.

Over 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

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Partick Thistle Win

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Over 3.5 Goals

Total Goals

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