Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 3 | Conceded | 4 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
9%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Pittodrie Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 6' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Callum Hendry makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 11' David Bates has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 268 appearances.
- 16' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 21' Jack MacKenzie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 351 games and scored 359 goals.
- 31' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Daniel Cleary is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for St. Johnstone FC so far.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' The crowd applauds Zander Clark as he leaves the pitch. Elliot Parish steps in for St. Johnstone FC.
- 46' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vicente Besuijen is hanging Declan Gallagher on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. St. Johnstone FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 52 minute. Jack MacKenzie leaves to be changed by Adam Montgomery.
- 54' Daniel Cleary has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. David Bates is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 57.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Jacob Butterfield argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Callum Hendry is withdrawn and Stevie May gets his opportunity.
- 65' Aberdeen FC make a change. Scott Brown trudges off to be replaced by Funso-King Ojo on 65 minutes.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stephen Glass might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' Lewis Ferguson does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 73' Tony Gallacher has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Booth on 73 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Matthew Kennedy as he leaves the pitch. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 79' international Matthew Kennedy has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 84' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jacob Butterfield made 385 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The points are shared — Aberdeen FC 1-1 St. Johnstone FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
8
Scott Brown ↓ Funso-King Ojo 65'
- 1
- 19
- 3
- 5
- 22
- 29
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 15
-
16
Funso-King Ojo ↑ 65'
- 18
- 25
- 20
- 28
-
10
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 46'
-
14
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas ↑ 74'
-
11
Adam Montgomery ↑ 52'
Coach
Stephen Glass
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 21
-
1
Zander Clark ↓ Elliot Parish 42'
- 6
- 2
- 14
-
22
Callum Hendry ↓ Stevie May 61'
- 5
- 4
-
24
Callum Booth ↓ Tony Gallacher 73'
-
29
Melker Hallberg ↓ Liam Craig 74'
Bench
-
7
Stevie May ↑ 61'
-
12
Elliot Parish ↑ 42'
-
26
Liam Craig ↑ 74'
- 15
- 27
-
3
Tony Gallacher ↑ 73'
- 33
- 17
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
62%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
64%
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

