Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone leads the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and occupies the top spot, while Partick Thistle is right behind them in second place. The hosts boast excellent home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +14 goal difference, making them very dangerous at their own stadium. St. Johnstone, however, shows better recent form with 2.2 points per game over the last five matches and a solid defense in away fixtures (50% clean sheets). Both teams feature similar xG values and comparable efficiency, which suggests a closely-fought encounter. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the leaders' quality on the road, the most probable outcome is a draw in this direct showdown for the top positions in the table.
Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Partick Thistle played against St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Partick Thistle has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. St. Johnstone has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Partick Thistle scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.11. St. Johnstone scores 1.83 and allows 0.76. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Partick Thistle's games and 45% of St. Johnstone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 52%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.67 per game. Partick Thistle takes 13.4 shots per game, while St. Johnstone takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Partick Thistle leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Partick Thistle's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (13 goals). For St. Johnstone, it is minutes 16-30 (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 leads the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and occupies the top spot, while Partick Thistle is right behind them in second place. The hosts boast excellent home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +14 goal difference, making them very dangerous at their own stadium. St. Johnstone, however, shows better recent form with 2.2 points per game over the last five matches and a solid defense in away fixtures (50% clean sheets). Both teams feature similar xG values and comparable efficiency, which suggests a closely-fought encounter. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the leaders' quality on the road, the most probable outcome is a draw in this direct showdown for the top positions in the table.
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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
| Partick Thistle | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 2.2 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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Partick Thistle · 1.83 goals / game - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Partick Thistle · 0.76 goals / game - St. Johnstone
Partick Thistle scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 52% (15 of 29 meczów).
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Partick Thistle
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - Partick Thistle · 1.72 pts / game - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% 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 | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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
Partick Thistle
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
| Partick Thistle | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.61 | 2.39 | ▲ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 33% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | • 69% |
^ 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 Partick Thistle's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against St. Johnstone. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Partick Thistle 0:0 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 Partick Thistle and St. Johnstone?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Partick Thistle won 1, St. Johnstone won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
Partick Thistle score 1.50 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.83. The Championship average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Partick Thistle's matches and 45% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Partick Thistle and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Partick Thistle have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and St. Johnstone 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.