48 - St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Rangers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Dundee United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Aberdeen FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Celtic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Motherwell FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Hibernian FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | St. Johnstone FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Dundee FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| St. Johnstone FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
St. Johnstone FC are 11th (0 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 10th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ruari Paton suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Fowler Josh gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Tyreece John-Jules. He receives a card.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Johnstone FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' Greg Kiltie adds to his 1 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 42' The 21-year-old Ethan Brown has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Smith.
- 45' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Tyreece John-Jules is replaced by Jamie Brandon on 45 minute.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Cheick Diabate gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 33
- 11
- 3
- 42
- 14
- 10
- 5
- 1
- 99
- 9
Bench
- 15
- 20
- 23
- 4
- 19
- 18
- 25
- 7
- 17
Coach
Simo Valakari
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 14
- 36
- 11
- 10
- 8
- 9
- 25
- 21
- 20
Bench
- 95
-
2
Jamie Brandon ↑ 45'
- 7
- 94
- 15
- 99
- 96
- 97
- 98
Coach
Neil McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 4 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Alistair McCann | 2 |
| Aaron Tshibola | 2 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Adama Sidibeh | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
0.41
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 1.39
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 1.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
82%
St. Johnstone FC or Kilmarnock FC
64%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
0 – 0
27.4%
0 – 1
23.1%
0 – 2
11.3%
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.8%
2 – 0
1.8%
2 – 2
1.2%
0 – 4
0.9%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 11% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 29% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 13% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
38%
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
67%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

