Dundee vs St Johnstone Prediction 2 September 2026
🔊 Dundee sit in the upper part of the table and are motivated to establish themselves among the leading sides early in the season. St Johnstone are closer to mid-table but are also looking to close the gap on those above them. Both teams have been inconsistent in recent matches: the hosts have won two and lost three of their last five, while the visitors have won one and lost four over the same period. With the season still in its early stages, the result of this match could affect the standings in the top half of the table.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Dundee and St Johnstone, the two sides have met 46 times. Each team has won 17, with 12 draws. Dundee have scored 50 goals, St Johnstone 55. On average, 1.04 goals have been scored in the first half and 1.24 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.28 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Dundee - St Johnstone
Dundee Team Overview
Dundee have made a solid start compared to most of their rivals, winning six of their last ten matches and averaging 2.2 goals scored with a reasonably tight defence conceding 1.1 per game. Over their last five matches they have won twice and lost three times - there is no clear run of form either way, but even through that inconsistency the club have remained competitive against mid-table sides.
Dundee are currently among the leading teams and are looking to hold their position, which pushes them towards a balanced approach without taking unnecessary risks.
Match Results: Dundee
St. Johnstone Team Overview
St Johnstone have made a less consistent start to the season: just one win from their last five matches, with four defeats, points to difficulties in picking up points. Over a ten-match stretch, though, the picture looks more respectable - six wins and four defeats, with an average of 1.6 goals scored per game and a relatively solid defensive record of 0.8 conceded.
They trail the hosts in average scoring output and are currently chasing the leading group, sitting two points off the top of the table according to the current standings.
Match Results: St. Johnstone
Total Goals Prediction
In the last 5 matches involving Dundee, Total Goals - Under 3.5 has come in every time, pointing to a consistent trend of low scoring. The seasonal averages support the same picture: Dundee score 1.25 goals per match on average, while St Johnstone average 1.67, and neither side concedes more than 2 goals per match on average. On top of that, in 4 of their last 6 matches, both teams scored no more than two goals. All of this points towards a bet on Total Goals - Under 3.5, priced at 1.35*.
Risky Bet
Dundee have won 6 of their last 7 home matches, which supports their home advantage. However, their record this season stands at one win and one defeat at home, which creates some uncertainty. St Johnstone, meanwhile, have not won away from home and average just 0.5 goals per away match. In these circumstances, the bet on Dundee Handicap -0.75 looks risky, but justified if you are looking for a higher price.
Reliable Bet
Dundee have scored in 12 consecutive home matches - a strong and sustained trend backed up by both their recent results and their current form at home. Their average of 1.5 goals scored per home game this season is also well above the required minimum. The Dundee Team Total - Over 0.5 Goals looks like a reliable bet.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are 1-1 (12.72%), 1-0 (9.71%) and 0-1 (8.27%). Of these, the 1-1 draw has the highest probability. The figures for 1-0 and 0-1 are also close to each other, which points to a high likelihood of a low-scoring match.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both sides have decent goalscoring numbers: Dundee stand out for their high average output at home, while St Johnstone maintain a slightly lower attacking rate but compensate with organised defending. At this stage of the season, both clubs are looking to establish themselves at least among the European contenders and are not retreating into cautious football even after defeats. The current attacking output of each side gives reason to expect goals at both ends or an active spell in front of both goals - the editors' pick is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 1-1.
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Betting Tips: Dundee - St. Johnstone
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