Sunday , 16 August 2026

St. Johnstone FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
St. Johnstone FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Thu 26 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC McDiarmid Park 7,306 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mackenzie Kirk 44' 2–1
1–2 51' Glenn Middleton
1–2 60' Sam Dalby
Jack Sanders 80' Y
Y 81' Ross Docherty
Adama Sidibeh 85' Y
R 87' Declan Gallagher

Overview

Match Preview

St. Johnstone FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Craig Macrae (Scotland)

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

4
4
5
St. Johnstone FC 13 games · Avg 1.7 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC 2024-08-24 Dundee United FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-05-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Dundee United FC 2023-02-18 Dundee United FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2023-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–2 L
14 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–3 L
07 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–1 D
01 Dec Rangers FC H 0–1 L
23 Nov Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
22 Dec Celtic FC H 0–0 D
14 Dec Motherwell FC A 3–4 L
07 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D
30 Nov St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
23 Nov Rangers FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

St. Johnstone FC Dundee United FC
#6 Position #11
3 Points 1
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 1
4 Scored 1
4 Conceded 5
+0 GD -4
1.50 PPG 0.50
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season

St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts). Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. St. Johnstone FC is hosting Dundee United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim Goodwin will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both St. Johnstone FC and Dundee United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. St. Johnstone FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Jack Walton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 385 appearances.
  • 35' St. Johnstone FC currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' What a moment for Mackenzie Kirk! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Dalby made 115 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' Glenn Middleton does the damage! The net is bulging and Dundee United FC surge ahead!
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 60' Sensational shot from Sam Dalby. Dundee United FC is back in the lead.
  • 62' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — David Keltjens exits the field as Nicky Clark enters on 62.
  • 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kevin Holt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for St. Johnstone FC.
  • 71' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 71 minute. Kai Fotheringham leaves to be changed by Ross Docherty.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Smith. He replaces Jason Holt on 73 minute.
  • 78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Jack Sanders.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross Docherty on 81.
  • 85' That looks like a foul for a card for Adama Sidibeh.
  • 86' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Sven Sprangler exits the field as Aaron Essel enters on 86.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Declan Gallagher. He receives a card.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Glenn Middleton as he leaves the pitch. Ross Graham steps in for Dundee United FC.
  • Another three points for Dundee United FC.

Lineups

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simo Valakari

Dundee United FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Goodwin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Stevie May 4
Tony Watt 2
Chris Kane 1
Luca Stephenson 1
Guy Melamed 1
Mackenzie Kirk 1
Lawrence Shankland 1
Glenn Middleton 1

Head to Head

2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC 2024-08-24 Dundee United FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-05-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Dundee United FC 2023-02-18 Dundee United FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2023-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

St. Johnstone FC Form

2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2024-12-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-12-14 St. Johnstone FC 2–3 St. Mirren FC L 2024-12-07 Aberdeen FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2024-12-01 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Dundee United FC Form

2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-22 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2024-12-14 Motherwell FC 4–3 Dundee United FC L 2024-12-07 Dundee United FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-11-30 Dundee United FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2024-11-23 Rangers FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.68 St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
St. Johnstone FC57% Draw21% Dundee United FC22%
Actual: Dundee United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

St. Johnstone FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Dundee United FC
43%
St. Johnstone FC or Dundee United FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC51% Draw35% Dundee United FC14%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC

Handicap St. Johnstone FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 19% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 20% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 9% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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