Ayr United vs St Johnstone Prediction 1 May 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Ayr United and St. Johnstone are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 18:45. The tournament match Championship will take place in the city of Ayr at the Somerset Park stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team St. Johnstone being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - St. Johnstone):

    • ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 7;
    • fouls: 14 vs 20;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ayr United and St. Johnstone:

    • played 7 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 4, draws - 1;
    • number of goals - 9 against 14;
    • average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.29.

    Head-to-head statistics Ayr United - St Johnstone

    25%
    2 Wins
    13%
    1 Draw
    63%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    8
    Total Goals Avg
    3
    Both teams scored
    63%
    1.13
    Total average
    1.88
    1.38
    Yellow cards
    1.38
    Last matches
    01.05.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    -
    -
    7
    9
    6
    5
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    7
    9
    6
    5
    1
    1
    28.02.26
    Championship
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    8
    7
    14
    20
    2
    3
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    8
    7
    14
    20
    2
    3
    17.02.26
    Challenge Cup
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    6
    2
    10
    16
    0
    1
    3
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    4
    5
    -
    -
    6
    2
    10
    16
    0
    1
    12.12.25
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    -
    -
    2
    7
    7
    13
    1
    4
    2
    4
    2
    0
    0
    4
    -
    -
    2
    7
    7
    13
    1
    4
    04.10.25
    Championship
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    10
    2
    10
    14
    4
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    10
    2
    10
    14
    4
    2
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    Ayr United Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 25 April 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Airdrieonians, away team - Ayr United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

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

    • ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
    • fouls: 13 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Championship season, the team Ayr United has engaged in 35 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 12 losses,
    • 15 draws.

    📈Currently, Ayr United stands at a mid-tier position within the Championship standings, with a win percentage of 23% and a loss percentage of 34%.

    ⚽️Ayr United has scored a total of 38 goals. On the defensive end, Ayr United has allowed 46 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ayr United

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Championship
    Raith Rovers
    Raith Rovers
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    1
    -
    -
    5
    2
    13
    6
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    13
    6
    2
    1
    L
    14.08.26
    League Cup
    Kilmarnock
    Kilmarnock
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    13
    2
    7
    13
    2
    1
    3
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1
    -
    -
    13
    2
    7
    13
    2
    1
    L
    08.08.26
    Championship
    Dunfermline
    Dunfermline
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    12
    6
    7
    7
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    12
    6
    7
    7
    1
    0
    D
    01.08.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Arbroath
    Arbroath
    -
    -
    3
    7
    7
    9
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    7
    7
    9
    0
    0
    W
    25.07.26
    League Cup
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Alloa Athletic
    Alloa Athletic
    -
    -
    5
    5
    13
    9
    0
    1
    4
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    5
    13
    9
    0
    1
    W
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    St. Johnstone Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 24 April 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - St. Johnstone, away - Raith Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match stats (St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 0;
    • fouls: 16 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Championship season, the team St. Johnstone has engaged in 35 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 21 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 11 draws.

    📈Currently, St. Johnstone stands at a mid-tier position within the Championship standings, with a win percentage of 60% and a loss percentage of 9%.

    ⚽St. Johnstone has scored a total of 66 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 25 goals over the season.

    Match Results: St. Johnstone

    Last matches
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    St. Mirren
    St. Mirren
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    1.52
    1.34
    5
    2
    11
    8
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.52
    1.34
    5
    2
    11
    8
    2
    1
    L
    02.08.26
    Premiership
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Kilmarnock
    Kilmarnock
    2.74
    1.57
    6
    3
    6
    13
    2
    2
    4
    3
    1
    1
    3
    2
    2.74
    1.57
    6
    3
    6
    13
    2
    2
    W
    25.07.26
    League Cup
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    East Fife
    East Fife
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    11
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    4
    5
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    11
    0
    1
    L
    21.07.26
    League Cup
    Inverness
    Inverness
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    5
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    5
    1
    1
    L
    18.07.26
    League Cup
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Greenock Morton
    Greenock Morton
    -
    -
    12
    0
    13
    8
    3
    2
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    12
    0
    13
    8
    3
    2
    W
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 7;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
    • Average first-half total: 2;
    • Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 1.

    First-Half Stats: Ayr United (home) vs St. Johnstone (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
    • wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 5 (29.41%);
    • losses: 6 (35.29%) vs 2 (11.76%);
    • draws: 6 (35.29%) vs 10 (58.82%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.12;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 0.41.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 1 vs 4;
    • losses: 3 vs 1;
    • draws: 6 vs 5;
    • Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.3).
    Trends
    • St. Johnstone have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 away games (Championship).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.38)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 7;
    • home team wins - 2, away team wins - 4, draws - 1.

    Statistics: Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

    • matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
    • wins: 8 vs 21;
    • win percentage: 23% vs 60%;
    • losses: 12 vs 3;
    • draws: 15 vs 11.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 1 vs 7;
    • losses: 6 vs 0;
    • draws: 3 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 home games.
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 home games (Championship).
    👉Prediction: Ayr United Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 2;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.29;
    • both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.

    Statistics: Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

    • average total in the tournament: 2.4 vs 2.6;
    • average total goals scored: 1.09 vs 1.89;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.91;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.37 vs 0.97;
    • Ayr United: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • St. Johnstone: average total away in the tournament - 1.71;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 0.6) vs 2 (away - 1.8).
    Trends
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 St. Johnstone away games (Championship).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 2)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 7;
    • both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 2 times.

    Statistics: Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 15;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ayr United at home - 10 (59%);
    • number of BTTS matches for St. Johnstone away - 8 (47%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Ayr United at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for St. Johnstone away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.91)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/175, 13.7%);
    • Ayr United at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (5/17, 29.4%);
    • St. Johnstone away most often play: 0:0 , 0:2 (3/17, 17.6%).

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

    0:1 - 12.49% (odds 7.5)
    1:1 - 11.31% (odds 7.5)
    0:2 - 10.26% (odds 8.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 St. Johnstone away games (Championship).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 29/04/2026, 19:24

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    Betting Tips: Ayr United - St. Johnstone

    St. Johnstone have drawn in the 1st half:
    fc-st-johnstonein last 6 away games (Championship).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +130
    Ayr United have not won:
    ayr-unitedin 13 of last 14 games.
    ayr-unitedin 11 of last 12 games (Championship).
    ayr-unitedin 6 of last 7 home games.
    St. Johnstone have not lost:
    fc-st-johnstonein 21 of last 22 games.
    fc-st-johnstonein last 13 games (Championship).
    fc-st-johnstonein last 9 away games (Championship).
    St. Johnstone will not lose
    Everygame
    -588
    Ayr United have conceded:
    ayr-unitedin 11 of last 12 games.
    ayr-unitedin 10 of last 11 games (Championship).
    St. Johnstone have scored:
    fc-st-johnstonein 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
    St. Johnstone will score goal
    Everygame
    -833
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    ayr-unitedin 15 of last 16 Ayr United games (Championship).
    ayr-unitedin 12 of last 13 Ayr United home games (Championship).
    ayr-unitedin last 10 Ayr United games.
    ayr-unitedin last 8 Ayr United home games.
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -278
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    Ayr United - St Johnstone Table position

    Championship 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    362211367-2577
    2.
    Partick Thistle
    Partick Thistle
    361715453-3666
    3.
    Arbroath
    Arbroath
    3613131043-4152
    6.
    Queens Park
    Queens Park
    369141335-4841
    7.
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    368151338-4739
    8.
    Greenock Morton
    Greenock Morton
    368141436-5238

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 7
    Draws - 0
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 16
    Conceded - 12
    +4
    +13
    19 - Scored
    6 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    7
    1
    Draws
    0
    4
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    16
    Scored
    19
    12
    Conceded
    6
    2.8
    Match goals average
    2.5
    1.6
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.9
    1.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.6
    5
    Both teams scored
    2
    56'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    49'
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