This premium Scottish League Cup preview assesses form, head-to-head trends and competitive intent. Falkirk have built momentum with back-to-back wins, while also producing clinical attacking displays at home. Ayr United arrive with inconsistent away form and patchy defensive stability. Historical meetings have been closely contested, with narrow, low-scoring scorelines and evenly split win-draw-loss records. Both sides are chasing crucial group-stage points to secure progress in the cup, but Falkirk’s stronger home record and recent sharpness give them a slight tactical edge in this evenly balanced fixture.