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St. Johnstone FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
St. Johnstone FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Thu 20 Aug 2020 · 18:30 UTC McDiarmid Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Y 53' Lewis Ferguson
Y 88' Ryan Hedges
Liam Craig 88' Y
Y 89' Ross McCrorie
Shaun Rooney 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

St. Johnstone FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Paul O'Neill
  • Referee Andy McWilliam
  • Referee Alan Newlands

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

5
9
9
St. Johnstone FC 23 games · Avg 1.5 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-20 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2020-02-05 Aberdeen FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-11-24 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-09-14 Aberdeen FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-02-23 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
15 Aug Kilmarnock FC A 2–1 W
12 Aug Rangers FC A 0–3 L
01 Aug Dundee United FC A 1–1 D
07 Mar Livingston FC H 1–0 W
04 Mar St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug St. Johnstone FC A 1–0 W
01 Aug Rangers FC H 0–1 L
07 Mar Hibernian FC H 3–1 W
04 Mar Kilmarnock FC A 2–2 D
22 Feb Ross County FC H 1–2 L
16 Feb Celtic FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
9% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! St. Johnstone FC welcome Aberdeen FC for this crunch clash at McDiarmid Park.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Johnstone FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' Scotland international Lewis Ferguson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Matt Kennedy is replacing Dean Campbell for the Aberdeen FC side.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Johnstone FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 53' A moment of madness from Lewis Ferguson on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
  • 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 63' Connor McLennan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 350 appearances.
  • 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both St. Johnstone FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 69' Craig Bryson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Funso-King Ojo on 69 minute.
  • 74' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 76' The crowd applauds David Wotherspoon as he leaves the pitch. Isaac Olaofe steps in for St. Johnstone FC.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Niall McGinn as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Hedges steps in for Aberdeen FC.
  • 82' Ryan Hedges adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Scott Wright is replaced by Shaleum Logan.
  • 85' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Shaun Rooney on, Liam Gordon off on 85 minutes.
  • 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Hedges.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Ross McCrorie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Shaun Rooney was booked on 90.
  • It finishes all square. St. Johnstone FC and Aberdeen FC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Hendry 2
Graeme Shinnie 2
Leighton Clarkson 2
Ryan Hedges 2
Duk 2
Sam Cosgrove 2
Bojan Miovski 2
Stevie May 1

Head to Head

2020-08-20 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2020-02-05 Aberdeen FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-11-24 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-09-14 Aberdeen FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-02-23 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC

St. Johnstone FC Form

2020-08-20 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2020-08-15 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2020-08-12 Rangers FC 3–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2020-08-01 Dundee United FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2020-03-07 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Livingston FC W 2020-03-04 St. Mirren FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D

Aberdeen FC Form

2020-08-20 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W 2020-08-01 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC W 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2020-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2020-02-16 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.95 St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: St. Johnstone FC or Aberdeen FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC33% Draw32% Aberdeen FC35%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

St. Johnstone FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
67%
St. Johnstone FC or Aberdeen FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC21% Draw55% Aberdeen FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC

Handicap St. Johnstone FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.