Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone sits at the top of the table and is displaying significantly better form than seventh-placed Raith Rovers. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins against only 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have won just 7 matches with 10 losses. In away matches, St. Johnstone wins a high 64% of games and keeps a clean sheet in 45% of them, making them an extremely effective team on the road. Raith Rovers is in poor recent form (1 win in their last 5 matches) and has a modest home goal difference of just +7, whereas St. Johnstone has a commanding +9 goal difference in away fixtures. Furthermore, the visitors have a higher average xG (1.69 vs 1.37) and better average ball possession (58% vs 52%), indicating their dominance in controlling the game. All these factors point towards a St. Johnstone victory in this encounter.
Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Raith Rovers played against St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Raith Rovers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. St. Johnstone has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Raith Rovers scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.04. St. Johnstone scores 1.92 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Raith Rovers's games and 46% of St. Johnstone's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 58%, 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, 1.85 to 1.29 per game. Raith Rovers takes 10.4 shots per game, while St. Johnstone takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Raith Rovers leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Raith Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For St. Johnstone, it is minutes 16-30 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 sits at the top of the table and is displaying significantly better form than seventh-placed Raith Rovers. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins against only 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have won just 7 matches with 10 losses. In away matches, St. Johnstone wins a high 64% of games and keeps a clean sheet in 45% of them, making them an extremely effective team on the road. Raith Rovers is in poor recent form (1 win in their last 5 matches) and has a modest home goal difference of just +7, whereas St. Johnstone has a commanding +9 goal difference in away fixtures. Furthermore, the visitors have a higher average xG (1.69 vs 1.37) and better average ball possession (58% vs 52%), indicating their dominance in controlling the game. All these factors point towards a St. Johnstone victory in this encounter.
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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
| Raith Rovers | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Raith Rovers · 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 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Raith Rovers · 1.92 goals / game - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Raith Rovers · 0.83 goals / game - St. Johnstone
Raith Rovers scores in 56% of games (14 of 25 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Raith Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 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 - Raith Rovers
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 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / game - Raith Rovers · 1.71 pts / game - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Raith Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (13 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
Raith Rovers
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
| Raith Rovers | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.16 | 2.44 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 49% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 44% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | • 71% |
^ 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 Raith Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against St. Johnstone. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Raith Rovers 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 Raith Rovers and St. Johnstone?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Raith Rovers won 0, St. Johnstone won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
Raith Rovers score 1.12 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.92. The Championship average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Raith Rovers's matches and 46% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Raith Rovers and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Raith Rovers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and St. Johnstone 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
The statistical background for Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.