St. Johnstone vs Arbroath: match statistics
St. Johnstone displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and 0% losses on home soil. The hosts average 2.3 goals per home fixture while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, demonstrating excellent balance between attack and defense. Conversely, Arbroath performs significantly worse on the road, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match and recording a 40% away loss rate. The disparity in expected goals (xG) is evident: St. Johnstone generates 2.02 xG in home matches, whereas Arbroath achieves only 1.25 xG away. Furthermore, the hosts hold a significant advantage in possession (65% vs 42%) and shot efficiency, which, combined with home support, should translate into a solid victory. Although recent form for both teams is strong (St. Johnstone: DWWWD, Arbroath: WWWWD), home advantage and direct statistics clearly favor the hosts.
St. Johnstone vs Arbroath: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Johnstone played against Arbroath in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
St. Johnstone has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Arbroath has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Johnstone scores 2.10 goals per game and allows 0.85. Arbroath scores 1.35 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of St. Johnstone's games and 55% of Arbroath's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.35 per game. St. Johnstone takes 16.1 shots per game, while Arbroath takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. Arbroath leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Johnstone's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For Arbroath, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and 0% losses on home soil. The hosts average 2.3 goals per home fixture while maintaining a 60% clean sheet rate, demonstrating excellent balance between attack and defense. Conversely, Arbroath performs significantly worse on the road, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match and recording a 40% away loss rate. The disparity in expected goals (xG) is evident: St. Johnstone generates 2.02 xG in home matches, whereas Arbroath achieves only 1.25 xG away. Furthermore, the hosts hold a significant advantage in possession (65% vs 42%) and shot efficiency, which, combined with home support, should translate into a solid victory. Although recent form for both teams is strong (St. Johnstone: DWWWD, Arbroath: WWWWD), home advantage and direct statistics clearly favor the hosts.
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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
| St. Johnstone | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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.
Arbroath is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 2.2 pts / game - Arbroath
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 56% better for: goals scored per game.
2.1 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.35 goals / game - Arbroath
St. Johnstone is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.85 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.2 goals / game - Arbroath
St. Johnstone scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Arbroath keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 meczów).
Arbroath scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 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 - St. Johnstone
Over / Under - Arbroath
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.15 pts / game - Arbroath
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Arbroath - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
St. Johnstone
Arbroath
* 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
| St. Johnstone | Liga | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.49 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 74% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from St. Johnstone's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Arbroath. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Johnstone vs Arbroath?
The Championship match finished St. Johnstone 1:0 Arbroath. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Johnstone and Arbroath?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches St. Johnstone won 1, Arbroath won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Johnstone vs Arbroath?
St. Johnstone score 2.10 goals per game on average and Arbroath 1.35. The Championship average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of St. Johnstone's matches and 55% of Arbroath's.
What form are St. Johnstone and Arbroath in?
Over the last 5 games St. Johnstone have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Arbroath 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Johnstone vs Arbroath?
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.