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In the upcoming Scottish Football Championship clash, St. Johnstone will host Ayr United at McDiarmid Park on February 28, 2026. Currently, St. Johnstone finds themselves in challenging form, having secured only one victory in their last five matches. This struggle has seen them unable to capitalize on home advantage, leading to questions about their tactical approach and ability to create scoring opportunities.
Ayr United, on the other hand, has shown slightly better form, clinching two wins in their last five outings. Their recent performances suggest a more cohesive attacking strategy, which could pose a significant threat to St. Johnstone’s defense.
Bookmakers favor St. Johnstone with odds at 1.51 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 62.3% for a victory. The odds for an away win for Ayr United stand at 5.89, implying a 15.2% chance of success. The predicted final score is narrowly edged at 1:0 in favor of the hosts, indicating a potential for a tightly contested match.
While St. Johnstone will aim to harness their home environment and rectify recent inconsistencies, the unpredictability of the championship means both teams will have their opportunities to assert dominance.
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| St. Johnstone 62.1% |
Draw 23% |
Ayr 14.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Scottish Football Championship St Johnstone: 78.22% Ayr: 0.82%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.5 | 4.05 | 6.1 | |
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1.46 | 3.92 | 6.28 | |
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1.49 | 4.14 | 6.36 |
Latest Results
| 20.02.26 Raith Rovers – St. Johnstone FC – 0:0 17.02.26 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 3:4 penalties 13.02.26 Airdrieonians FC – St. Johnstone FC – 0:1 30.01.26 St. Johnstone FC – Partick Thistle – 2:2 24.01.26 St. Johnstone FC – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:1 |
21.02.26 Ayr United – Ross County – 0:0 17.02.26 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 3:4 penalties 31.01.26 Ayr United – Raith Rovers – 2:1 24.01.26 Partick Thistle – Ayr United – 2:1 17.01.26 Dundee United – Ayr United – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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 23.07.22 St. Johnstone FC – Ayr United – 1:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | St Johnstone | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 46:20 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 38:28 | 10 | 47 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 36:32 | 4 | 40 |
| 4 | Ayr | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 30:27 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 | Raith | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 28:26 | 2 | 30 |
| 6 | Morton | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 27:33 | -6 | 30 |
| 7 | Dunfermline | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 31:30 | 1 | 29 |
| 8 | Queen’s Park | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 27:37 | -10 | 27 |
| 9 | Airdrieonians | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 20:34 | -14 | 23 |
| 10 | Ross County | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 23 |
Scottish Football Championship Outrights
1. St Johnstone: 1.14 (78.22%)
2. Partick: 5.48 (16.24%)
3. Arbroath: 34.17 (2.61%)
4. Ayr: 108.5 (0.82%)
5. Raith: 145.33 (0.61%)
6. Dunfermline: 175.33 (0.51%)
7. Morton: 225.33 (0.4%)
8. Queen’s Park: 308.67 (0.29%)
9. Ross County: 567 (0.16%)
10. Airdrieonians: 567 (0.16%)
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