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As St. Mirren prepare to host St. Johnstone on August 8, 2026, the match promises to be an intriguing contest in the Scottish Premier League. Both teams are entering the fixture with solid recent form, as St. Mirren have secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a resilient attack and effective defense. Meanwhile, St. Johnstone have also performed admirably, winning 3 of their last 5 outings, indicating their competitive edge in the league.
Tactically, St. Mirren have excelled in maintaining possession and pressing opponents effectively, which could pose challenges for St. Johnstone’s backline. Conversely, St. Johnstone’s tactical adaptability allows them to counter-attack swiftly, making them dangerous on the break.
The bookmakers favor St. Mirren slightly, with odds of 2.29 for a home win, compared to 3.07 for an away victory for St. Johnstone. According to probability predictions, there’s a 42.1% likelihood of a home win, whereas St. Johnstone’s chances stand at 30.2%, with a draw at 27.4%. The predicted final score of 1:1 suggests a closely contested affair. Ultimately, while both teams bring strong form into this match, it remains uncertain which side will claim the points.
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| St. Mirren 41.8% |
Draw 27.8% |
St. Johnstone 30.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Scottish Premier League St. Mirren: 0.49% St Johnstone: 0.31%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.15 | 3.40 | 3.10 | |
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2.34 | 3.34 | 3.09 | |
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2.32 | 3.35 | 3.05 | |
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2.28 | 3.32 | 3.05 | |
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2.25 | 3.25 | 3.00 | |
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2.29 | 3.39 | 3.07 | |
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2.17 | 3.40 | 3.10 |
Latest Results
| 01.08.26 Falkirk FC – St. Mirren – 0:2 26.07.26 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:1 21.07.26 St. Mirren – East Kilbride FC – 4:3 18.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Mirren – 0:4 11.07.26 Dumbarton – St. Mirren – 0:4 |
02.08.26 St. Johnstone FC – Kilmarnock FC – 4:3 25.07.26 St. Johnstone FC – East Fife – 1:2 penalties 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.02.25 St. Mirren – St. Johnstone FC – 0:1 14.12.24 St. Johnstone FC – St. Mirren – 2:3 30.10.24 St. Mirren – St. Johnstone FC – 3:1 24.02.24 St. Mirren – St. Johnstone FC – 2:0 06.12.23 St. Johnstone FC – St. Mirren – 1:0 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Dundee FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Kilmarnock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Hearts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
Scottish Premier League Outrights
1. Celtic: 1.71 (51.26%)
2. Rangers: 2.47 (35.52%)
3. Hearts: 12.36 (7.09%)
4. Hibernian: 65.4 (1.34%)
5. Aberdeen: 65.4 (1.34%)
6. Motherwell: 130.2 (0.67%)
7. Dundee Utd: 170.2 (0.52%)
8. Falkirk: 180.2 (0.49%)
9. Kilmarnock: 180.2 (0.49%)
10. Dundee FC: 180.2 (0.49%)
11. St. Mirren: 180.2 (0.49%)
12. St Johnstone: 280.2 (0.31%)
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