Arbroath
- Arbroath are undefeated in their last three home games (W1, D2).
- Colin Hamilton has Arbroath operating with a high-energy, pragmatic style since his appointment in September 2024.
- Arbroath’s goals come from direct wing play, pressing and set pieces, where they can be a real danger on the counterattack.
- Findlay Marshall, meanwhile, has 11 league goals for the Reds and has two of Arbroath’s last three.
St. Johnstone
- St. Johnstone are unbeaten in their last five league games, but have drawn the last two.
- Simo Valakari has installed a more progressive, possession-based approach in the Saints since taking over as head coach in October 2024.
- St. Johnstone top the Championship 2025/2026 table on 62 points from 31 games.
- Neither team are prolific goalscorers at home or away, with both having scored only 23 goals in their 15 respective home and away games in this division.
Head-to-Head
- St. Johnstone have won two of the last three league meetings between the two teams.
- St. Johnstone failed to win their most recent away game at Arbroath.
Key Players
- In Joshua McPake, the away team have their top marksman with 15 goals in 29 appearances.
- Findlay Marshall has 11 league goals for Arbroath and has two of the club’s last three strikes.
Betting Insights
- The odds on St. Johnstone to win: 1.78.
- Under 2.5 goals: 1.77.
- Both Teams to Score - No: 1.83.
Prediction
The Saints have a better recent record against the Smokies, however, winning two of the pair’s last three clashes, so it may pay to side with the away side in this one.
