Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone: match statistics
St. Johnstone sits at the top of the table and is displaying significantly better form than seventh-placed Raith Rovers. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins against only 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have won just 7 matches with 10 losses. In away matches, St. Johnstone wins a high 64% of games and keeps a clean sheet in 45% of them, making them an extremely effective team on the road. Raith Rovers is in poor recent form (1 win in their last 5 matches) and has a modest home goal difference of just +7, whereas St. Johnstone has a commanding +9 goal difference in away fixtures. Furthermore, the visitors have a higher average xG (1.69 vs 1.37) and better average ball possession (58% vs 52%), indicating their dominance in controlling the game. All these factors point towards a St. Johnstone victory in this encounter.
Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Raith Rovers played St. Johnstone in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Raith Rovers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. St. Johnstone: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Raith Rovers scores 1.12 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. St. Johnstone scores 1.92 and concedes 0.83. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Raith Rovers 32%, St. Johnstone 46%. Over 2.5: Raith Rovers 36%, St. Johnstone 58%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
St. Johnstone has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.29. Raith Rovers: 10.4 shots per match, St. Johnstone: 15.7.
Match halves
Raith Rovers: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.68. St. Johnstone: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Raith Rovers: 46-60 (6 goals). St. Johnstone: 16-30 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 sits at the top of the table and is displaying significantly better form than seventh-placed Raith Rovers. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins against only 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have won just 7 matches with 10 losses. In away matches, St. Johnstone wins a high 64% of games and keeps a clean sheet in 45% of them, making them an extremely effective team on the road. Raith Rovers is in poor recent form (1 win in their last 5 matches) and has a modest home goal difference of just +7, whereas St. Johnstone has a commanding +9 goal difference in away fixtures. Furthermore, the visitors have a higher average xG (1.69 vs 1.37) and better average ball possession (58% vs 52%), indicating their dominance in controlling the game. All these factors point towards a St. Johnstone victory in this encounter.
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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
| Raith Rovers | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
St. Johnstone is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Raith Rovers · 1.6 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 71% better for: goals scored per match.
1.12 goals / match - Raith Rovers · 1.92 goals / match - St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - Raith Rovers · 0.83 goals / match - St. Johnstone
Raith Rovers scores in 56% of matches (14 of 25 matches), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 matches).
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Raith Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 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 - Raith Rovers
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 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / match - Raith Rovers · 1.71 pts / match - St. Johnstone
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Raith Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. 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 46% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (13 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
Raith Rovers
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
| Raith Rovers | Liga | St. Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.16 | 2.44 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 49% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 44% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | • 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
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 (2): Raith Rovers 0 - 1 - 1 St. Johnstone. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
The Championship match finished Raith Rovers 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 Raith Rovers and St. Johnstone?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Raith Rovers won 0, St. Johnstone won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
Raith Rovers score 1.12 goals per game on average and St. Johnstone 1.92. The Championship average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Raith Rovers's matches and 46% of St. Johnstone's.
What form are Raith Rovers and St. Johnstone in?
Over the last 5 games Raith Rovers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and St. Johnstone 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone?
The statistical background for Raith Rovers vs St. Johnstone — 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.