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

Premier League · 2024-25
St. Johnstone FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 23 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC McDiarmid Park 1,872 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mackenzie Kirk 53' 1–0
Y 17' Robbie Deas
Jason Holt 26' Y
Y 47' Liam Donnelly
YR 84' Liam Donnelly
Andre Raymond 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Iain Snedden
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 John McCrossan

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

10
3
8
St. Johnstone FC 21 games · Avg 2.3 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-08-11 Kilmarnock FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC 2023-11-01 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
09 Nov Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
02 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–2 L
30 Oct St. Mirren FC A 1–3 L
26 Oct Dundee FC A 2–1 W
19 Oct Ross County FC H 3–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
10 Nov Celtic FC H 0–2 L
03 Nov Dundee FC A 2–3 L
30 Oct Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–1 W
26 Oct Ross County FC A 1–2 L
20 Oct Rangers FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

St. Johnstone FC Kilmarnock FC
#6 Position #12
3 Points 0
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
4 Scored 4
4 Conceded 9
+0 GD -5
1.50 PPG 0.00
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 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
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Kilmarnock FC gets underway.
  • 5' named a 4-3-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Bozo Mikulic, a Croatia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 17' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both St. Johnstone FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 26' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jason Holt on 26 minutes.
  • 31' St. Johnstone FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 36' 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 Fraser Murray suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace David Watson by Fraser Murray on 46 minute.
  • 47' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Donnelly argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 52' 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.
  • 53' Mackenzie Kirk doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 58' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andre Raymond, as he is very good at scoring at McDiarmid Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 69' Bruce Anderson gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Danny Armstrong and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' Aaron Essel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mackenzie Kirk at the 76 minute mark.
  • 78' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle Cameron is hanging Bozo Mikulic on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Johnstone FC in their 4-3-1-2 trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 84' Liam Donnelly catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
  • 89' Ireland international Graham Carey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' Andre Raymond catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kilmarnock FC.

Lineups

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simo Valakari

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Danny Armstrong 4
Nicky Clark 3
Chris Burke 2
Joe Wright 2
David Wotherspoon 2
Kyle Vassell 2
Alistair McCann 2
Aaron Tshibola 2

Head to Head

2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-08-11 Kilmarnock FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC 2023-11-01 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

St. Johnstone FC Form

2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-11-09 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-11-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2024-10-30 St. Mirren FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-10-26 Dundee FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-10-19 St. Johnstone FC 3–0 Ross County FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-11-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Celtic FC L 2024-11-03 Dundee FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-10-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–2 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-10-26 Ross County FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
4.44 St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 93% + Both teams to score 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC71% Draw15% Kilmarnock FC14%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes82% 0% No18%
Avg goals/match: 6.28
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 98%
2%
± 2.5 93%
7%
± 3.5 84%
16%
± 4.5 71%
29%

Double Chance

St. Johnstone FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
29%
St. Johnstone FC or Kilmarnock FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
St. Johnstone FC62% Draw24% Kilmarnock FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
4 – 2
5.3%
5 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
4.9%
5 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
3.9%
6 – 1
3.8%
6 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC

Handicap St. Johnstone FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 45% — 55%
-2 45% 17% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 15% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 6% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
2% ✓

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