Raith Rovers (home)
- Raith Rovers sit 6th with 29 points from 25 matches.
- Dougie Imrie is still relatively new to the Raith Rovers bench, but his intensity-based approach to soccer is starting to take shape.
- Imrie is attempting to forge a transition-focused side that can press the ball and break forward in numbers.
- They ground out a 0-0 draw away at Greenock Morton in the Championship and advanced on penalty kicks against Queen’s Park in the Challenge Cup.
- Jack Hamilton has been in particularly good form for Rovers, scoring 3 of their last 6 goals in 5 matches.
St. Johnstone (away)
- St. Johnstone top the Championship 2025/2026 table with 49 points from 24 games.
- St. Johnstone have won 7 of their 11 Championship away games, averaging 1.82 goals per away game.
- St. Johnstone are patient in the attacking half, building wide and trying to control the tempo with discipline before breaking into attacking areas and exploiting the half spaces.
- Saints ground out a 1-0 away win over Airdrieonians FC in the Championship before holding Ayr United to a 0-0 draw in the Challenge Cup.
- Valakari’s side have been consistent and solid recently, unbeaten in 5 (1 win, 4 draws).
Head-to-Head
Saints have a psychological edge coming into this game, having won 1 and drawn 1 of their 2 games against Raith in the Championship 2025/2026 season.
Key Players
- Dylan Easton is Raith Rovers’ top scorer in the Championship with 8 goals in 25 appearances.
- Joshua McPake is St. Johnstone’s danger man with 14 goals in 23 games.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have St. Johnstone as favourites at 1.98.
- Raith are priced at 3.65 and the draw is 3.20.
- Both Teams to Score is available at 1.77.
Prediction
- This fixture could be a chess match, with momentum shifts and chances at both ends likely.
- We’re taking St. Johnstone to edge a close victory, with Raith’s intensity expected to keep the score tight.
