Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone is the decisive favorite for this match, sitting 1st in the table with an impressive 15 wins this season. The visitors exhibit significantly better away form (54% wins, 46% clean sheets) compared to the hosts, who win only 31% of home matches. Offensive stats also favor St. Johnstone – averaging 1.62 goals per away match with 5.08 shots on target, while Morton scores an average of just 0.92 goals at home. Additionally, the visitors have a better xG (1.69 vs 1.29) and dominate possession (59% vs 50%). Recent form (1.8 PPG for St. Johnstone vs 1.4 PPG for Morton) and goal difference (+9 for guests vs 0 for hosts) confirm the league leader's advantage. However, Morton has a solid home draw percentage (46%), offering some chance for a split, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.
Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Greenock Morton played against St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Greenock Morton has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. St. Johnstone has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Greenock Morton scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.30. St. Johnstone scores 1.85 and allows 0.81. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Greenock Morton's games and 48% of St. Johnstone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 56%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.14 per game. Greenock Morton takes 9.0 shots per game, while St. Johnstone takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Greenock Morton leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Greenock Morton's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For St. Johnstone, it is minutes 16-30 (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
St. Johnstone is the decisive favorite for this match, sitting 1st in the table with an impressive 15 wins this season. The visitors exhibit significantly better away form (54% wins, 46% clean sheets) compared to the hosts, who win only 31% of home matches. Offensive stats also favor St. Johnstone – averaging 1.62 goals per away match with 5.08 shots on target, while Morton scores an average of just 0.92 goals at home. Additionally, the visitors have a better xG (1.69 vs 1.29) and dominate possession (59% vs 50%). Recent form (1.8 PPG for St. Johnstone vs 1.4 PPG for Morton) and goal difference (+9 for guests vs 0 for hosts) confirm the league leader's advantage. However, Morton has a solid home draw percentage (46%), offering some chance for a split, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.
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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
| Greenock Morton | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Greenock Morton · 1.8 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 78% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Greenock Morton · 1.85 goals / game - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Greenock Morton · 0.81 goals / game - St. Johnstone
Greenock Morton scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 meczów).
St. Johnstone scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 meczów), while Greenock Morton keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 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 - Greenock Morton
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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Greenock Morton · 1.7 pts / game - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Greenock Morton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Greenock Morton
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
| Greenock Morton | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.43 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 49% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 44% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 32% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 70% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Greenock Morton's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against St. Johnstone. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Greenock Morton 0:2 St. Johnstone. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Greenock Morton and St. Johnstone?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Greenock Morton won 0, St. Johnstone won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
Greenock Morton score 1.04 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.85. The Championship average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Greenock Morton's matches and 48% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Greenock Morton and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Greenock Morton have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and St. Johnstone 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.