Ayr United

vs

St. Johnstone

Preview

Ayr United (home)

• Ayr United have been in fine form themselves, unbeaten in five (W2, D3).
• Ayr have 24 points from 17 matches.
• The home team are unbeaten in their last three home games (W1, D2).
• They’ve conceded an average of 1.00 goals per game at home.
• Ayr United have struggled to convert draws into wins at home (W2, D4, L2).

St. Johnstone (away)

• St. Johnstone are the early pacesetters in the Championship 2025-2026, sitting top of the table with 35 points from 17 games.
• St. Johnstone have been in patchy form of late, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five, and they have failed to win in their last two away games, picking up a draw and a defeat.

Head-to-Head

• With both teams still in the running for promotion and local bragging rights up for grabs, intensity and tactical pride will be high. Regarding the Ayr United vs St. Johnstone prediction, both sides will be eager not to slip up at this crucial stage.
• Recent history in the Championship 2025/2026 has slightly favoured the hosts (W1, D1).

Key Players

• Mark McKenzie is Ayr’s top scorer in the Championship with five goals in 17 appearances.
• Joshua McPake is St. Johnstone’s top marksman with ten goals in 16 Championship appearances and he’s a constant threat in the final third.

Betting Insights

• St. Johnstone are the slight favourites with the odds at 2.2.
• Ayr are available at 3.03 and the draw at 3.18 for a small wager.
• Main selection: Under 2.5 goals at 1.74, given Ayr’s defensive solidity and the recent history of this fixture. For those looking for further insights, this Ayr United vs St. Johnstone betting tips section offers value based on form and defensive records.

Prediction

• St. Johnstone to edge it.
• Expect a tight game - Under 2.5 goals looks the best play.