St Johnstone vs Ayr United Prediction 28 February 2026

    🔊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 15:00. The tournament match Championship 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 17 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - St. Johnstone):

    • ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
    • fouls: 10 vs 16;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.

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

    • played 6 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
    • number of goals - 11 against 8;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.83, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.17.

    Head-to-head statistics St Johnstone - Ayr United

    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 February 2026 as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Queens Park, away team - St. Johnstone). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

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

    • ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
    • fouls: 15 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Championship season, the team St. Johnstone has engaged in 26 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 14 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 9 draws.

    📈Currently, St. Johnstone stands at a mid-tier position within the Championship standings, with a win percentage of 54% and a loss percentage of 12%.

    ⚽️St. Johnstone has scored a total of 47 goals. On the defensive end, St. Johnstone has allowed 21 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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    Ayr United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 24 February 2026 as part of the Challenge Cup tournament (home team - Ayr United, away - Inverness). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.

    Here are the match stats (Ayr United vs Inverness):

    • ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
    • fouls: 18 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the Championship season, the team Ayr United has engaged in 24 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 12 draws.

    📈Currently, Ayr United stands at a mid-tier position within the Championship standings, with a win percentage of 29% and a loss percentage of 21%.

    ⚽Ayr United has scored a total of 30 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 27 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
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 6;
    • home team wins - 3, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.

    Statistics: St. Johnstone vs Ayr United

    • matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 24;
    • wins: 14 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 54% vs 29%;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 9 vs 12.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 4;
    • losses: 2 vs 3;
    • draws: 4 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 games (Championship).
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 14 away games (Championship).
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games.
    • Ayr United won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games.
    👉Prediction: Ayr United Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.83, the guests - 1.33;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.17;
    • both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.

    Statistics: St. Johnstone vs Ayr United

    • average total in the tournament: 2.62 vs 2.38;
    • average total goals scored: 1.81 vs 1.25;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 0.88;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.92 vs 0.38;
    • St. Johnstone: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • Ayr United: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2.17) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
    Trends
    • Ayr United have scored in 7 of last 8 away games (Championship).
    👉Prediction: Ayr United will score goal

    Prediction on corners

    St. Johnstone: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.77; at home field - 9.23;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; at home field - 7.5.

    Ayr United: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.21, away - 5.25;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.2.
    👉Prediction: Corners 1x2 St. Johnstone Win (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 6;
    • both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.

    Statistics: St. Johnstone vs Ayr United

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 24;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 15;
    • number of BTTS matches for St. Johnstone at home - 5 (38%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Ayr United away - 7 (58%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 8;
    • BTTS matches for St. Johnstone at home - 2 (33%);
    • BTTS matches for Ayr United away - 4 (80%).
    Trends
    • Ayr United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.91)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/127, 15.7%);
    • St. Johnstone at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (3/13, 23.1%);
    • Ayr United away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:1 (2/12, 16.7%).

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

    1:0 - 11.22% (odds 6.5)
    1:1 - 10.74% (odds 7)
    2:1 - 10.61% (odds 7.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 St. Johnstone games (Championship).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 26/02/2026, 15:25

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    Betting Tips: St. Johnstone - Ayr United

    Ayr United have not lost:
    ayr-unitedin 12 of last 14 away games (Championship).
    Ayr United will not lose
    Everygame
    +158
    St. Johnstone have not lost:
    fc-st-johnstonein 12 of last 13 home games (Championship).
    fc-st-johnstonein 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
    St. Johnstone will not lose
    Everygame
    -909
    Ayr United have conceded:
    ayr-unitedin 11 of last 12 games.
    St. Johnstone will score goal
    Everygame
    -1000
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ayr-unitedin 11 of last 12 Ayr United games.
    ayr-unitedin 6 of last 7 Ayr United games (Championship).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -400
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    St Johnstone - Ayr United 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
    7 - Wins
    0 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 6
    +13
    +4
    16 - Scored
    12 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    5
    0
    Draws
    1
    3
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    16
    6
    Conceded
    12
    2.5
    Match goals average
    2.8
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.6
    0.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.2
    2
    Both teams scored
    5
    49'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    56'
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