Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone leads the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and occupies the top spot, while Partick Thistle is right behind them in second place. The hosts boast excellent home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +14 goal difference, making them very dangerous at their own stadium. St. Johnstone, however, shows better recent form with 2.2 points per game over the last five matches and a solid defense in away fixtures (50% clean sheets). Both teams feature similar xG values and comparable efficiency, which suggests a closely-fought encounter. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the leaders' quality on the road, the most probable outcome is a draw in this direct showdown for the top positions in the table.
Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Partick Thistle played St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Partick Thistle: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. St. Johnstone: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Partick Thistle scores 1.50 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. St. Johnstone scores 1.83 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.39 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Partick Thistle 61%, St. Johnstone 45%. Over 2.5: Partick Thistle 50%, St. Johnstone 52%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
St. Johnstone has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.67. Partick Thistle: 13.4 shots per match, St. Johnstone: 15.2.
Match halves
Partick Thistle: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.75. St. Johnstone: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Partick Thistle: 0-15 (13 goals). St. Johnstone: 16-30 (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.39 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 4.33, BTTS 100%.
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 leads the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and occupies the top spot, while Partick Thistle is right behind them in second place. The hosts boast excellent home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +14 goal difference, making them very dangerous at their own stadium. St. Johnstone, however, shows better recent form with 2.2 points per game over the last five matches and a solid defense in away fixtures (50% clean sheets). Both teams feature similar xG values and comparable efficiency, which suggests a closely-fought encounter. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the leaders' quality on the road, the most probable outcome is a draw in this direct showdown for the top positions in the table.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Partick Thistle | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 2.2 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 1.83 goals / match - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 0.76 goals / match - St. Johnstone
Partick Thistle scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 52% (15 of 29 matches).
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of matches (23 of 29 matches), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Partick Thistle
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 1.72 pts / match - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Partick Thistle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 0-15 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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
Partick Thistle
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
| Partick Thistle | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.61 | 2.39 | ▲ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 33% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | • 69% |
^ 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): Partick Thistle 1 - 1 - 1 St. Johnstone. Average goals 4.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Partick Thistle 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 Partick Thistle and St. Johnstone?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Partick Thistle won 1, St. Johnstone won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
Partick Thistle score 1.50 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.83. The Championship average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Partick Thistle's matches and 45% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Partick Thistle and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Partick Thistle have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and St. Johnstone 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Partick Thistle vs St. Johnstone?
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.