St Johnstone vs Ayr United Prediction

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams St. Johnstone and Ayr United are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 19:45. The tournament match Challenge Cup will take place in the city of Perth at the McDiarmid 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 12 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Ayr United):

    • ball possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
    • fouls: 7 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 8.

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

    • played 5 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
    • number of goals - 8 against 5;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.6, in the 2nd half - 1;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.6.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    63%
    5 Wins
    13%
    1 Draw
    25%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    8
    Total Goals Avg
    3
    Both teams scored
    63%
    1.88
    Total average
    1.13
    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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    St. Johnstone Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 24 January 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - St. Johnstone, away team - Dunfermline). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here's the game statistics (St. Johnstone vs Dunfermline):

    • ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 6;
    • fouls: 12 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.

    ✅The St. Johnstone team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 5 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 15 goals, averaging 1.5 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.5 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 0.7 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: St. Johnstone

    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
    W
    24.04.26
    Championship
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Raith Rovers
    Raith Rovers
    -
    -
    10
    0
    16
    13
    3
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    10
    0
    16
    13
    3
    3
    W
    21.04.26
    Championship
    Dunfermline
    Dunfermline
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    -
    -
    3
    7
    14
    15
    2
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    7
    14
    15
    2
    1
    W
    11.04.26
    Championship
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    Airdrieonians
    Airdrieonians
    -
    -
    6
    4
    14
    11
    1
    1
    4
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    4
    14
    11
    1
    1
    W
    04.04.26
    Championship
    Arbroath
    Arbroath
    St. Johnstone
    St. Johnstone
    -
    -
    3
    4
    13
    15
    4
    4
    2
    4
    1
    1
    1
    3
    -
    -
    3
    4
    13
    15
    4
    4
    W
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    Ayr United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 24 January 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Partick Thistle, away - Ayr United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here are the match stats (Ayr United vs Partick Thistle):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
    • fouls: 7 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 6.

    📊For now, let's look at the team's statistics based on the last 10 matches in the calendar. During this time, the team Ayr United gifted its fans with 4 victories, played to a draw 3 times, and finished 3 games with a defeat.

    ⚽Overall, the indicators speak for themselves, but let's also assess the effectiveness during this time. The figures are as follows:

    • total number of goals - 17;
    • average goals scored - 1.7;
    • average goals conceded - 1.4.

    Match Results: Ayr United

    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
    L
    25.04.26
    Championship
    Airdrieonians
    Airdrieonians
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    6
    6
    4
    13
    1
    3
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    6
    6
    4
    13
    1
    3
    L
    18.04.26
    Championship
    Ross County
    Ross County
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    -
    -
    4
    5
    11
    12
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    11
    12
    3
    2
    L
    11.04.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    Arbroath
    Arbroath
    -
    -
    7
    3
    13
    16
    3
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    13
    16
    3
    2
    W
    07.04.26
    Championship
    Ayr United
    Ayr United
    1
    Dunfermline
    Dunfermline
    -
    -
    3
    0
    13
    11
    3
    1
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    0
    13
    11
    3
    1
    L
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 5;
    • home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
    Trends
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games.
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games.
    👉Prediction: Ayr United Handicap (+1.5) (odds: 1.43)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 1;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.6;
    • both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.

    Statistics: St. Johnstone vs Ayr United

    • average total in the tournament: 1.5 vs 4;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 3;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 2;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
    • St. Johnstone: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • Ayr United: average total away in the tournament - 0;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1.25).
    Trends
    • Ayr United have scored in 8 of last 9 games.
    👉Prediction: Ayr United will score goal (odds: 1.52)

    Prediction on corners

    St. Johnstone: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; at home field - 7.5.

    Ayr United: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.5, away - 0;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.75.
    Trends
    • Over 9.5 corners in last 6 Ayr United games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (9.5) (odds: 1.54)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 5;
    • both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.
    Trends
    • Ayr United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.87)

    Our choice
    Total goals Over (2.5) at odds of -112*
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (25 January 2026, 20:24)

    Betting Tips: St. Johnstone - Ayr United

    St. Johnstone have not lost
    fc-st-johnstonein 9 of last 10 games.
    St. Johnstone will not lose
    Everygame
    -625
    Over 1.5 goals scored
    ayr-unitedin last 9 Ayr United games.
    Total goals Over (1.5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Ayr United have conceded
    ayr-unitedin last 9 games.
    St. Johnstone will score goal
    Everygame
    -833
    Ayr United have scored
    ayr-unitedin 8 of last 9 games.
    Ayr United will score goal
    Everygame
    -200
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    St Johnstone - Ayr United Table position

    Challenge Cup 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Inverness
    Inverness
    660026-418
    2.
    Stenhousemuir
    Stenhousemuir
    660018-218
    3.
    Montrose
    Montrose
    651018-916
    4.
    East Fife
    East Fife
    641117-913
    5.
    Stranraer
    Stranraer
    641112-613
    6.
    East Kilbride
    East Kilbride
    640213-1112

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    8 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    0 - Loses
    Win - 1
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 7
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 4
    +16
    -10
    6 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    8
    Wins
    1
    2
    Draws
    2
    0
    Loses
    7
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    6
    4
    Conceded
    16
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2.2
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.6
    0.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    3
    Both teams scored
    5
    45'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    150'
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