- Partick Thistle has won 3 of their last 5 Championship games, including a 5-0 win over Queen's Park two days ago.
- Airdrieonians has won only 1 of their 7 home games this season, losing 2 of their last 3 at Excelsior Stadium.
- Airdrieonians has scored 1.0 goals per game while Partick Thistle has averaged 1.5 goals per match across their last five meetings.
Airdrieonians trying to stay afloat
Airdrieonians manager Danny Lennon is yet to make much impression on the Championship since his appointment in late August, but there is a growing sense that a couple of his new signings have taken their time to find their feet and he is finding it tough to create stability in his team. Although there has been a new manager bounce, the Airdrieonians FC vs Partick Thistle prediction is still mixed as Airdrie has been unconvincing at home and inconsistent overall, so they come into this crucial fixture in 10th place with only 7 points from 13 games.
Lennon’s new-look Airdrieonians have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five matches, and they were beaten 3-0 at St. Johnstone. In the same spell, Partick Thistle have won 3 of their last 5 matches, including a 5-0 home win against Queen's Park just 2 days ago. Both clubs are still well-placed, with Thistle second on 27 points and Airdrieonians 10th on seven, but the Airdrieonians FC vs Partick Thistle prediction suggests this game could become a big one for the home side to stop their slide.
Lennon has tended to set his teams up in two-bank formations, with his side playing direct and looking to get forward quickly and win the second ball when they are without possession. They press well at times, but can also be a bit disorganised in that regard, while Partick have stamped their attacking identity on the Championship under Mark Wilson, who took over at Firhill in May.
Thistle should have the edge
Thistle has much of the quality in the teams and can play some flowing soccer in either a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, with a high press and lots of wide overloads. Wilson’s side like to keep the tempo up and dominate territory, which should lead to some good possession for them in this contest with Airdrieonians looking to strike on the counter-attack. Additionally, the Airdrieonians FC vs Partick Thistle preview underlines how important tempo and possession could be in deciding this clash.
Partick is the clear favorite at 1.55, but the hosts are long shots at 5.16. Thistle’s away form has dipped of late, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 away games, but we will side with them because they look more likely to control this matchup based on the latest Airdrieonians FC vs Partick Thistle prediction.
The visitors have scored an average of 1.5 goals a game on the road, conceding 9 in 6 away Championship contests. But Wilson’s men should get on top of Airdrieonians, who have been weak at the back, and make home advantage count for little in this one. The Over 2.5 goals market is available at 1.79, which offers a good return on this Championship clash that could be quite open. For those looking for more insight, our Airdrieonians FC vs Partick Thistle betting tips recommend watching the Over 2.5 goals market closely.
Lone striker Logan Chalmers on a tear
Airdrieonians has Euan Henderson in form with five goals in 13 games and he can be their main threat again here, having netted both of their goals in the last 5. Partick’s lone front-line striker is in better form, however, with Logan Chalmers scoring 6 in 13 and also providing 3 assists in their last 5.
The head-to-head record is close with 1 win apiece in the last 2 Championship meetings, but Partick won the most recent game 2-1 seven weeks ago in the Championship. Thistle will be looking to dominate possession and territory here while Airdrieonians will want to be more compact. There should be some end-to-end action and we are confident that the more complete side, with the better attacking players and the recent H2H advantage will get the 3 points.
