Ayr United vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
Ayr United vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ayr United played against St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on December 12, 2025. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Ayr United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. St. Johnstone has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ayr United scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 0.94. St. Johnstone scores 1.94 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Ayr United's games and 53% of St. Johnstone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 65%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.46 per game. Ayr United takes 11.1 shots per game, while St. Johnstone takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Ayr United leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ayr United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For St. Johnstone, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ayr United | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
St. Johnstone is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Ayr United · 1.6 pts / game - St. Johnstone
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
St. Johnstone is 64% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Ayr United · 1.94 goals / game - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Ayr United · 0.88 goals / game - St. Johnstone
Ayr United scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 47% (8 of 17 meczów).
St. Johnstone scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Ayr United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ayr United
Over / Under - St. Johnstone
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
St. Johnstone is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - Ayr United · 1.76 pts / game - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ayr United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ayr United
St. Johnstone
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ayr United | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.12 | 2.42 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 45% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 32% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 53% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ayr United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against St. Johnstone. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ayr United vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Ayr United 2:4 St. Johnstone. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ayr United vs St. Johnstone?
Ayr United score 1.18 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.94. The Championship average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Ayr United's matches and 53% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Ayr United and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Ayr United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and St. Johnstone 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ayr United vs St. Johnstone?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ayr United vs St. Johnstone: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.