St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle: match statistics
St. Johnstone presents impressive home form with 58% of matches won at home and only 8% losses, making them a very difficult opponent on their own turf. The hosts hold the best table position and a significantly better goal difference in home matches (+17) compared to the visitors' away record (-4). Partick Thistle struggles on the road, winning only 27% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.45 goals per match, which is more than double what St. Johnstone concedes at home (0.58). Additionally, the hosts hold the advantage in expected goals (xG For: 1.95 vs xG Against: 0.78 in home matches), indicating their dominance. The form of both teams in the last five matches is similar (2 points per match each), yet the home advantage and St. Johnstone's solid defense tip the scales in their favor. The low probability of a draw stems from the fact that the hosts have had 33% draws at home this season, while the guests have a similar percentage away.
St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Johnstone played against Partick Thistle in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
St. Johnstone has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Partick Thistle has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Johnstone scores 1.95 goals per game and allows 0.82. Partick Thistle scores 1.52 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of St. Johnstone's games and 61% of Partick Thistle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 48%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.70 per game. St. Johnstone takes 16.0 shots per game, while Partick Thistle takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Partick Thistle leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Johnstone's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). For Partick Thistle, it is minutes 0-15 (12 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 45% 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 4.50 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 presents impressive home form with 58% of matches won at home and only 8% losses, making them a very difficult opponent on their own turf. The hosts hold the best table position and a significantly better goal difference in home matches (+17) compared to the visitors' away record (-4). Partick Thistle struggles on the road, winning only 27% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.45 goals per match, which is more than double what St. Johnstone concedes at home (0.58). Additionally, the hosts hold the advantage in expected goals (xG For: 1.95 vs xG Against: 0.78 in home matches), indicating their dominance. The form of both teams in the last five matches is similar (2 points per match each), yet the home advantage and St. Johnstone's solid defense tip the scales in their favor. The low probability of a draw stems from the fact that the hosts have had 33% draws at home this season, while the guests have a similar percentage away.
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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 | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.6 pts / game - Partick Thistle
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 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.95 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.52 goals / game - Partick Thistle
St. Johnstone is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.82 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.13 goals / game - Partick Thistle
St. Johnstone scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Partick Thistle scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - Partick Thistle
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.48 pts / game - Partick Thistle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
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.
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). 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
St. Johnstone
Partick Thistle
* 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 | Partick Thistle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.77 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 73% | • 74% |
^ 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.
- St. JohnstoneYellow cardBožo Mikulić
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 St. Johnstone's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Partick Thistle. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle?
The Championship match finished St. Johnstone 2:2 Partick Thistle. 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 Partick Thistle?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches St. Johnstone won 1, Partick Thistle won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle?
St. Johnstone score 1.95 goals per game on average and Partick Thistle 1.52. The Championship average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 45% of St. Johnstone's matches and 61% of Partick Thistle's.
What form are St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle in?
Over the last 5 games St. Johnstone have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Partick Thistle 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for St. Johnstone vs Partick Thistle: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.