St. Johnstone FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2021-22 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 02 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Ross County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
9%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at McDiarmid Park!
- 5' St. Johnstone FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 17' Callum Hendry does the damage! The net is bulging and St. Johnstone FC surge ahead!
- 22' Melker Hallberg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 24' Callum Hendry was booked on 24.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jamie McCart.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David Bates.
- 50' A quiet spell here at McDiarmid Park. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Murray Davidson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 56' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Dante Polvara is withdrawn and Jonathan Hayes gets his opportunity.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both St. Johnstone FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Matthew Kennedy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Ruth at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Gordon.
- 73' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' Shaun Rooney was booked on 77.
- 82' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 85' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thelonius Bair is hanging Melker Hallberg on the field on 85 minute.
- 87' Lewis Ferguson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 14
- 22
- 5
- 19
- 4
- 29
Bench
- 23
- 34
- 12
- 26
-
18
Cameron MacPherson ↑ 85'
- 15
- 27
-
17
Thelonius Bair ↑ 85'
- 16
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 27
- 1
- 19
- 3
- 5
- 29
-
28
Michael Ruth ↓ Matthew Kennedy 66'
- 10
- 11
-
21
Dante Polvara ↓ Jonathan Hayes 56'
Bench
- 15
- 4
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 66'
- 25
-
17
Jonathan Hayes ↑ 56'
-
33
Matthew Kennedy ↑ 66'
- 39
Coach
James Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 1 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.07
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
55%
St. Johnstone FC or Aberdeen FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.