Scottish PremiershipSat 19 Sept, 17:00 EATMcDiarmid Park

St Johnstone vs Falkirk prediction

St JohnstoneHome46%to win
1 : 1final scoreDraw 27%
FalkirkAway27%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.35

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip74%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.351 unitwon
Bold tip13%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 7.731 unitwon

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Falkirk 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 1.35.

St Johnstone recent form-3%Falkirk recent form-4%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
St JohnstoneLWDLL
  • Lv Celtic0-1
  • Wv Hibernian2-1
  • Dat Dundee1-1
  • Lat Heart of Midlothian1-2
  • Lat St Mirren0-1
FalkirkWDLLD
  • Wv Heart of Midlothian2-1
  • Dat Dundee United1-1
  • Lv Rangers1-2
  • Lat Celtic1-2
  • Dat Motherwell0-0

In numbers, St Johnstone red and Falkirk green

1.2Points per game1.1
1.3Goals scored per game1.4
1.5Goals conceded per game1.9
0%Clean sheets15%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
St JohnstoneFalkirk
6Games played20
2Wins6
1Draws3
3Losses11
8Goals scored28
9Goals conceded39
1.3Scored per game1.4
1.5Conceded per game1.9
2W 0D 1LHome record4W 0D 7L
0W 1D 2LAway record2W 3D 4L
0%Clean sheets15%
67%Both teams scored70%
50%Over 2.5 goals65%

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

League table

Scottish Premiership
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
6. St Johnstone7223-181.14
11. Falkirk7133-360.86

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
  • Toby Steward
    Toby StewardKeeper · G
    3 saves
Falkirk
  • Scott Bain
    Scott BainKeeper · G
    4 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 goals74%1.35
Over 2.5 goals48%2.07
Over 3.5 goals27%3.76
Both teams to score53%1.90
St Johnstone or draw73%1.36
Falkirk or draw54%1.86
St Johnstone win and over 2.527%3.66
Falkirk win and over 2.515%6.68

Most likely scores

1-112.9%
1-010.4%
2-19.2%
2-08.4%
0-08.1%

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Match preview

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

    The model gives St Johnstone 46%, the draw 27% and Falkirk 27%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    St Johnstone took 4 points from their last 5 games and Falkirk took 5 from 5. Falkirk come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    St Johnstone won 2 of their last 3 games at home. Falkirk won 2 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    St Johnstone score 1.3 goals a game and let in 1.5. Falkirk score 1.4 and let in 1.9. Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 of St Johnstone games and 13 of Falkirk games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

St Johnstone form

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 6 games, with 8 goals scored and 9 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from 3. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, L, L, newest first.

Falkirk form

Falkirk have 6 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 39 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, L, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect St Johnstone to score about 1.5 goals and Falkirk about 1.1. That points to St Johnstone to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.35. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.73.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win St Johnstone vs Falkirk?

Our prediction for St Johnstone vs Falkirk 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 1.35.

What is the score prediction for St Johnstone vs Falkirk?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 2-1. We expect St Johnstone to score 1.5 goals and Falkirk 1.1.

Will both teams score in St Johnstone vs Falkirk?

Both teams to score has a 53% chance. Both sides scored in 4 of St Johnstone last 6 games and 14 of Falkirk last 20.

How are St Johnstone playing?

St Johnstone have 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 6 games, with 8 goals scored and 9 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from 3. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, L, L, newest first.

How are Falkirk playing?

Falkirk have 6 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 39 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, L, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for St Johnstone vs Falkirk?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.35, with a 74% chance.

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