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As St. Johnstone prepares to host East Fife on July 25, 2026, in the Scottish League Cup, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent performances. St. Johnstone FC has shown impressive form, registering four wins in their last five outings. Their attacking prowess, combined with a solid defense, positions them well as they aim to advance in the tournament.
On the other side, East Fife arrives with a mixed record, having secured victories in two of their last three matches. While their recent performance indicates potential, they will face a formidable challenge against a St. Johnstone side looking to assert dominance on home territory.
The bookmakers reflect this expectation, with odds of 1.2 for a home win, underscoring the strong belief in St. Johnstone’s capabilities. A predicted final score of 2:0 further encapsulates the likelihood of a favorable result for the hosts, driven by their current form and tactical strengths.
However, East Fife’s resilience should not be underestimated, as they strive to pull off an upset. In this cup tie, while St. Johnstone appears favored, the outcome remains uncertain, and anything can happen on the pitch.
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| St. Johnstone 78.3% |
Draw 13.9% |
East Fife 7.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup St Johnstone: 1.19% East Fife: 0.52%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.18 | 6.9 | 11.5 | |
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1.16 | 6.15 | 13.3 | |
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1.2 | 6.48 | 12.37 | |
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1.19 | 6.8 | 11 |
Latest Results
| 21.07.26 Inverness CT – St. Johnstone FC – 1:0 18.07.26 St. Johnstone FC – Greenock Morton – 3:0 14.07.26 Linlithgow Rose – St. Johnstone FC – 0:2 11.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Johnstone FC – 2:4 30.06.26 Forfar Athletic – St. Johnstone FC – 0:4 |
21.07.26 East Fife – Linlithgow Rose – 3:1 14.07.26 East Fife – Greenock Morton – 2:0 11.07.26 Inverness CT – East Fife – 2:1 penalties 02.05.26 Cove Rangers – East Fife – 0:0 25.04.26 East Fife – Inverness CT – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.07.24 St. Johnstone FC – East Fife – 5:1 11.07.23 East Fife – St. Johnstone FC – 0:3 14.07.18 St. Johnstone FC – East Fife – 1:0 penalties 09.07.14 East Fife – St. Johnstone FC – 0:4 11.07.12 East Fife – St. Johnstone FC – N/A |
Standings
2026/27
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Queen’s Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Stirling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:11 | 3 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Clyde | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Livingston | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brechin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
| 5 | Forfar Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:14 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 8 |
| 2 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:6 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr ✔ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Falkirk | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Alloa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 2 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 5 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (31.19%)
2. Rangers: 3.25 (23.99%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.14%)
4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.59%)
5. Hibernian: 21 (3.71%)
6. Dundee Utd: 26 (3%)
7. Motherwell: 26 (3%)
8. Dundee FC: 26 (3%)
9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.9%)
10. Partick: 65.4 (1.19%)
11. St Johnstone: 65.4 (1.19%)
12. Kilmarnock: 65.4 (1.19%)
13. Livingston: 65.4 (1.19%)
14. Raith: 80.2 (0.97%)
15. Ross County: 80.2 (0.97%)
16. Ayr: 80.2 (0.97%)
17. Queen’s Park: 80.2 (0.97%)
18. Inverness: 100.2 (0.78%)
19. Stenhousemuir: 100.2 (0.78%)
20. Dunfermline: 110.2 (0.71%)
21. Hamilton: 110.2 (0.71%)
22. Montrose: 120.2 (0.65%)
23. Queen of the South: 120.2 (0.65%)
24. Clyde: 130.2 (0.6%)
25. East Fife: 150.2 (0.52%)
26. Kelty Hearts: 180.2 (0.43%)
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