St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers: match statistics
St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Johnstone played against Raith Rovers in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on April 24, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
St. Johnstone has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Raith Rovers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Johnstone scores 1.88 goals per game and allows 0.74. Raith Rovers scores 1.18 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of St. Johnstone's games and 32% of Raith Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 41%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.30 per game. St. Johnstone takes 15.1 shots per game, while Raith Rovers takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Raith Rovers leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Johnstone's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (15 goals). For Raith Rovers, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.67 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 are favorites: they sit 1st and win 59% of home matches, scoring on average 2.06 goals and conceding 0.65 per game, while Raith Rovers are 5th and win only 18% away, averaging 0.53 goals and conceding 1.06. The hosts create significantly more chances — 16.06 shots and 5.41 on target per game with xG 1.89, versus 9.35 shots, 2.88 on target and xG 1.19 for the visitors; differences of approx. +6.7 shots, +2.5 on target and +0.70 xG. Additionally St. Johnstone have 53% clean sheets at home and fail to score in only 24% of home matches, while Raith fail to score in 59% of away games and have an away goal difference of -9, indicating issues in chance conversion. Although Raith have 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 13 goals in that period, their low away conversion (6%) and the hosts’ statistical superiority lead me to back a St. Johnstone win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I predict a 'No' (No Goal/Goal) scenario with 70% probability versus 30% for 'BTTS - Yes'. St. Johnstone averages 1.82 goals per game this season (64 goals), with xG 1.41 and 4.18 on-target shots at a 15% conversion, indicating the home side is likely to score. Raith Rovers average only 0.53 goals per game this season, have 53% clean sheets and season-long BTTS of 24%, which seasonally reduces the away side’s scoring chance. In the last 5 matches the visitors have averaged 2.6 goals and had 60% BTTS, but this is a short run compared to season metrics. Considering St. Johnstone’s efficiency advantage (15% vs 6% conversion) and the league-wide clean sheet rate of 65%, 'No' is the strongest signal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I expect around 2.65 total goals: 1.70 for St. Johnstone and 0.95 for Raith Rovers. The basis is xG 1.41 (St. Johnstone) + 1.19 (Raith) = 2.60 and recent 5-match xG 1.50 + 1.49 = 2.99, so the 2.65 forecast sits between these values. St. Johnstone score an average 1.82 goals at home, register 11.82 shots with 4.18 on target and have a 15% conversion rate, while Raith average 0.53 goals away, 9.35 shots with 2.88 on target and a 6% conversion, which favors the home side in chance conversion. Seasonally, Over 1.5 occurred in 94% of St. Johnstone’s matches and 53% of Raith’s; a Poisson model for a 2.65 total gives ~74% chance for Over 1.5, ~49% for Over 2.5 and ~28% for Over 3.5. Based on this, the strongest and most probable signal is Over 1.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
St. Johnstone dominate the second half: they average 1.35 goals after the break versus 0.24 for Raith Rovers and win the second half in 65% of matches compared to just 12% for the visitors, so the Half-Time/Full-Time scenario of a draw at the break and a home win is the most likely. The high likelihood of a draw at half-time stems from Raith being level at the break in 59% of their matches, while St. Johnstone average 0.47 goals by half-time versus 0.29 for the visitors, which favors a draw at the interval. The hosts also show superior full-match metrics: 1.82 goals per game vs 0.53 for Raith, higher xG 1.41 versus 1.19 and more shots on target 4.18 vs 2.88, so they are more often the team to produce a turnaround after the break. Taking this into account I assigned the highest probability to X/1 (27%), then 1/1 (19%) and X/X (12%) — the decision takes into account Raith’s low finishing efficiency (6% conversion rate) and the hosts’ offensive strength after the break.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Raith Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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.
2.2 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.8 pts / game - Raith Rovers
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 59% better for: goals scored per game.
1.88 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.18 goals / game - Raith Rovers
St. Johnstone is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.74 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.12 goals / game - Raith Rovers
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of games (27 of 34 meczów), while Raith Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 44% (15 of 34 meczów).
Raith Rovers scores in 56% of games (19 of 34 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 53% (18 of 34 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 - Raith Rovers
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 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.03 pts / game - Raith Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Raith Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Raith Rovers
* 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 | Raith Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.62 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 48% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 32% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 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
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.
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, 2 draws and 0 losses against Raith Rovers. Games average 0.67 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers?
The Championship match finished St. Johnstone 2:0 Raith Rovers. 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 Raith Rovers?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches St. Johnstone won 1, Raith Rovers won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers?
St. Johnstone score 1.88 goals per game on average and Raith Rovers 1.18. The Championship average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 44% of St. Johnstone's matches and 32% of Raith Rovers's.
What form are St. Johnstone and Raith Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games St. Johnstone have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Raith Rovers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers?
The statistical background for St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers — 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.