Ayr United vs St. Johnstone predictions, May 01, 2026

Apr 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Scottish Football Championship, on Friday,

Ayr United

St. Johnstone

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As Ayr United prepares to host St. Johnstone FC on May 1, 2026, the matchup promises to be a compelling contest within the Scottish Football Championship. Ayr United enters this fixture struggling for form, having secured only 1 victory in their last 5 matches. This inconsistency may hinder their confidence as they take on a formidable opponent.

Conversely, St. JohnstoneFC is riding a wave of momentum, with an impressive record of 4 wins in their last 5 outings. Their recent performances indicate a well-organized team that exploits offensive opportunities effectively, which could pose challenges for Ayr’s defense. The away side boasts odds of 1.88, reflecting their favored status in this matchup.

Ayr United will need to adopt a proactive tactical approach to break through a resilient St. Johnstone defense, aiming for a solid home advantage. Statistically, the odds reflect a probability of 24.5% for a home win, suggesting that while a victory is within reach, it is a challenging prospect. A draw (26.4%) also seems plausible, but the away win probability at 49.1% emphasizes St. Johnstone’s current upper hand. As both sides take to the pitch, the dynamics of recent form will undoubtedly influence the outcome, yet in football, certainty remains elusive.

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Ayr
24.6%		 Draw
26.5%		 St. Johnstone
48.9%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 3.75 3.5 1.88
MarathonBet 3.74 3.45 1.88

Latest Results

18.04.26 Ross County – Ayr United – 2:1
11.04.26 Ayr United – Arbroath – 1:0
07.04.26 Ayr United – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:3
04.04.26 Ayr United – Partick Thistle – 1:1
27.03.26 Raith Rovers – Ayr United – 3:0		 24.04.26 St. Johnstone FC – Raith Rovers – 2:0
21.04.26 Dunfermline Athletic – St. Johnstone FC – 0:2
11.04.26 St. Johnstone FC – Airdrieonians FC – 4:0
04.04.26 Arbroath – St. Johnstone FC – 2:4
28.03.26 St. Johnstone FC – Queens Park FC – 1:1

Facts

  • St. Johnstone is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Premiership
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ayr won 2.
  • Ayr is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • St. Johnstone is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Ayr may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • St. Johnstone will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Ayr won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 10:14. (average 1.4:2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ayr won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:6. (average 1.5:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.02.26 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 3:1
    17.02.26 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 3:4 penalties
    12.12.25 Ayr United – St. Johnstone FC – 2:4
    04.10.25 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 0:0
    25.07.23 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 St Johnstone ✔ 35 21 11 3 66:25 41 74
    2 Partick Thistle ✔ 34 17 13 4 52:35 17 64
    3 Arbroath ✔ 34 13 11 10 43:41 2 50
    4 Dunfermline ✔ 34 13 8 13 50:41 9 47
    5 Raith 35 11 9 15 40:40 0 42
    6 Queen’s Park 34 9 13 12 34:45 -11 40
    7 Ayr 34 8 15 11 37:44 -7 39
    8 Morton 34 8 13 13 35:47 -12 37
    9 Airdrieonians 34 7 11 16 32:47 -15 32
    10 Ross County 34 7 10 17 30:54 -24 31

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