Ayr United vs St. Johnstone | Prediction | Scottish Championship | 01/05

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01 May 2026 14:45

Ayr United and St. Johnstone face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Championship season. The game takes place at Somerset Park on Friday, 01/05/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Ayr United vs The Saints, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Ayr United vs St. Johnstone

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

St. Johnstone Win

Market: St. Johnstone Win · @ 1.76

1.76

Last updated: 01-05-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Ayr United and St. Johnstone score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Ayr United and St. Johnstone, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Ayr United preview

Ayr United comes into the match having played 35 games in the Scottish Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses.

Ayr United's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Scottish Championship, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.

The offence system of Ayr United is led by Mark McKenzie as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marco Rus, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

Ayr United's Latest Results

The Saints preview

On the other hand, St. Johnstone comes into the match having played 35 games in the Scottish Championship so far. They have recorded 21 wins, 11 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.11 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses.

St. Johnstone's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 66 goals were scored in the Scottish Championship, averaging 1.89 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.

The offence system of St. Johnstone is led by Joshua McPake as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Gullan, who has contributed with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 0.75.

St. Johnstone's Latest Results