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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #6 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 8 | Conceded | 10 |
| -1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
9%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
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 7th (8 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
| Cheick Diabate | 1 G | |
| Kai Fotheringham | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Pittodrie Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 6' St. Johnstone FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Callum Hendry on 6.
- 11' The 35-year-old Declan Gallagher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 16' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 41' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' The St. Johnstone FC manager makes a substitution. Zander Clark departs to be replaced by Elliot Parish.
- 46' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 46 minute. Declan Gallagher leaves to be changed by Vicente Besuijen.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 52' The whistle greets Jack MacKenzie as he departs to be replaced by Adam Montgomery.
- 54' St. Johnstone FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' David Bates catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 60' Jacob Butterfield was booked on 60.
- 61' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 61 minute. Callum Hendry leaves to be changed by Stevie May.
- 65' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Funso-King Ojo on, Scott Brown off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 71' What an equalizer from Lewis Ferguson!
- 73' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Callum Booth is replaced by Tony Gallacher.
- 74' Aberdeen FC make a change. Matthew Kennedy trudges off to be replaced by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on 74 minutes.
- 79' St. Johnstone FC have won 252 goals from 256 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
68%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
61%
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

