St. Johnstone

vs

Raith Rovers

Preview

St. Johnstone

• St. Johnstone are on a two-game losing streak after a 1-2 defeat at home to Cove Rangers after extra time in the Scottish FA Cup.
• The Saints have been in inconsistent form of late with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games in all competitions, but Simo Valakari’s side have led the Championship 2025/2026 table all season long with 34 points from 16 games.
• This game will test St. Johnstone’s ability to maintain their intensity and structure against a Raith side that are known to play a similar game. Our St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers prediction will depend on whether the Saints can find their consistency at home.

Raith Rovers

• Raith Rovers have won one, drawn two, and lost two of their last five matches, including two winless away games (D1, L1).
• Dougie Imrie took charge of Raith Rovers and appears to be looking to return to a more structured and intense game plan that his predecessor perhaps lacked.
• But, like St. Johnstone, they have struggled for consistency - particularly on their travels, which is an important angle for the St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers betting tips.
• Raith Rovers have won just 2 and lost 4 of their 8 Championship 2025/2026 away games, averaging just 0.62 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.12 on the road.
• Rovers have played out a 0-0 away draw at Arbroath and seen off Alloa Athletic 1-0 at home in the Scottish FA Cup in their last 2 games.

Key Players

• Dylan Easton is Raith’s top scorer with five goals in 16 Championship games and provides their main outlet in the attack, but it has been a patchy campaign for Dougie Imrie’s side.
• Joshua McPake is the danger man in the Saints side with 10 goals in 15 league appearances and Max Kucheriavyi has been the driving force behind many of their recent attacks, providing key assists in recent weeks.

Betting Insights