Scottish PremiershipSat 17 Oct, 17:00 EATMcDiarmid Park

St Johnstone vs Dundee United prediction

St JohnstoneHome46%to win
1.86 : 1.47expected goalsDraw 24%
Dundee UnitedAway30%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.22

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip82%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.222 units
Bold tip36%
St Johnstone to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.791 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Dundee United is St Johnstone to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

St Johnstone recent form-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
St JohnstoneDLWDL
  • Dv Falkirk1-1
  • Lv Celtic0-1
  • Wv Hibernian2-1
  • Dat Dundee1-1
  • Lat Heart of Midlothian1-2
Dundee UnitedWDLWL
  • Wat St Mirren3-0
  • Dv Falkirk1-1
  • Lat Motherwell0-3
  • Wat Kilmarnock4-0
  • Lv Dundee0-2

In numbers, St Johnstone red and Dundee Utd green

1.1Points per game1.3
1.3Goals scored per game1.3
1.4Goals conceded per game1.4
0%Clean sheets30%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
St JohnstoneDundee Utd
7Games played20
2Wins6
2Draws7
3Losses7
9Goals scored25
10Goals conceded29
1.3Scored per game1.3
1.4Conceded per game1.4
2W 1D 1LHome record4W 5D 1L
0W 1D 2LAway record2W 2D 6L
0%Clean sheets30%
71%Both teams scored40%
43%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Scottish Premiership
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
6. St Johnstone7223-181.14
9. Dundee United7223-281.14

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Scottish Premiership table

Key players

Top of each side this season
St Johnstone
  • Josh Fowler
    Josh FowlerTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • James Gullan
    James GullanMost assists · F
    2 assists
  • Toby Steward
    Toby StewardKeeper · G
    28 saves
Dundee United
  • Jesse Randall
    Jesse RandallTop scorer · F
    2 goals
  • Jesse Randall
    Jesse RandallMost assists · F
    2 assists
  • Jack Walton
    Jack WaltonKeeper · G
    23 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals85%1.17
Over 2.5 goals65%1.54
Over 3.5 goals43%2.34
Both teams to score66%1.52
St Johnstone or draw70%1.43
Dundee Utd or draw54%1.86
St Johnstone win and over 2.534%2.93
Dundee Utd win and over 2.522%4.64

Most likely scores

1-110.3%
2-19.1%
1-27.2%
2-26.7%
2-06.2%

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Where to bet on St Johnstone v Dundee Utd

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

St Johnstone vs Dundee United: St Johnstone are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives St Johnstone 46%, the draw 24% and Dundee United 30%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    St Johnstone took 5 points from their last 5 games and Dundee United took 7 from 5. Dundee United come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    St Johnstone won 2 of their last 4 games at home. Dundee United won 2 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    St Johnstone score 1.3 goals a game and let in 1.4. Dundee United score 1.3 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 of St Johnstone games and 10 of Dundee United games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

St Johnstone form

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 games, with 9 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, D, L, newest first.

Dundee United form

Dundee United have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, W, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect St Johnstone to score about 1.9 goals and Dundee United about 1.5. That points to St Johnstone to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22. Our bold bet is St Johnstone to win and Over 2.5 at 2.79.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win St Johnstone vs Dundee United?

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Dundee United is St Johnstone to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

What is the score prediction for St Johnstone vs Dundee United?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect St Johnstone to score 1.9 goals and Dundee United 1.5.

Will both teams score in St Johnstone vs Dundee United?

Both teams to score has a 66% chance. Both sides scored in 5 of St Johnstone last 7 games and 8 of Dundee United last 20.

How are St Johnstone playing?

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 games, with 9 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, D, L, newest first.

How are Dundee United playing?

Dundee United have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, W, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for St Johnstone vs Dundee United?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.22, with a 82% chance.

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