Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone is the decisive favorite for this match, sitting 1st in the table with an impressive 15 wins this season. The visitors exhibit significantly better away form (54% wins, 46% clean sheets) compared to the hosts, who win only 31% of home matches. Offensive stats also favor St. Johnstone – averaging 1.62 goals per away match with 5.08 shots on target, while Morton scores an average of just 0.92 goals at home. Additionally, the visitors have a better xG (1.69 vs 1.29) and dominate possession (59% vs 50%). Recent form (1.8 PPG for St. Johnstone vs 1.4 PPG for Morton) and goal difference (+9 for guests vs 0 for hosts) confirm the league leader's advantage. However, Morton has a solid home draw percentage (46%), offering some chance for a split, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.
Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Greenock Morton played St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Greenock Morton: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. St. Johnstone: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Greenock Morton scores 1.04 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. St. Johnstone scores 1.85 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Greenock Morton 56%, St. Johnstone 48%. Over 2.5: Greenock Morton 37%, St. Johnstone 56%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
St. Johnstone has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.14. Greenock Morton: 9.0 shots per match, St. Johnstone: 15.4.
Match halves
Greenock Morton: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.56. St. Johnstone: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Greenock Morton: 16-30 (7 goals). St. Johnstone: 16-30 (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-2. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 33%.
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 is the decisive favorite for this match, sitting 1st in the table with an impressive 15 wins this season. The visitors exhibit significantly better away form (54% wins, 46% clean sheets) compared to the hosts, who win only 31% of home matches. Offensive stats also favor St. Johnstone – averaging 1.62 goals per away match with 5.08 shots on target, while Morton scores an average of just 0.92 goals at home. Additionally, the visitors have a better xG (1.69 vs 1.29) and dominate possession (59% vs 50%). Recent form (1.8 PPG for St. Johnstone vs 1.4 PPG for Morton) and goal difference (+9 for guests vs 0 for hosts) confirm the league leader's advantage. However, Morton has a solid home draw percentage (46%), offering some chance for a split, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Greenock Morton | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
St. Johnstone is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Greenock Morton · 1.8 pts / match - 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 78% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Greenock Morton · 1.85 goals / match - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Greenock Morton · 0.81 goals / match - St. Johnstone
Greenock Morton scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 matches).
St. Johnstone scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Greenock Morton keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Greenock Morton
Over / Under - St. Johnstone
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Greenock Morton · 1.7 pts / match - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Greenock Morton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 22%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (14 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Greenock Morton
St. Johnstone
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Greenock Morton | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.43 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 49% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 44% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 32% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 70% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Greenock Morton 0 - 1 - 2 St. Johnstone. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Greenock Morton 0:2 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 Greenock Morton and St. Johnstone?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Greenock Morton won 0, St. Johnstone won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
Greenock Morton score 1.04 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.85. The Championship average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Greenock Morton's matches and 48% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Greenock Morton and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Greenock Morton have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and St. Johnstone 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Greenock Morton vs St. Johnstone: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.