St. Johnstone and Raith Rovers face each other on Friday 04.24.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Scottish Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at St. Johnstone's home ground, the McDiarmid Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Saints and Raith Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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St. Johnstone preview
St. Johnstone heads into the match with the following record in the Scottish Championship: in 34 matches, The Saints secured 20 victories, 11 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Saints's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
St. Johnstone has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 67 goals, of which 64 were scored in the Scottish Championship, resulting in an average of 1.88 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Joshua McPake, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. James Gullan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, St. Johnstone has conceded 25 goals in the Scottish Championship (an average of 0.74 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.75 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Raith Rovers preview
Raith Rovers comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the Scottish Championship. They have secured 11 victories, 9 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses.
Raith Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 40 were netted in the Scottish Championship, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.11.
Raith Rovers's offensive system is led by Dylan Easton, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jordan Doherty. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.12 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.11 per match.
Head to head: St. Johnstone vs Raith Rovers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
St. Johnstone
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2.06 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 0.74 | 0.65 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 41% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 24% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 47% | 59% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.89 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.84 | 0.77 | 0.91 |
Raith Rovers
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 47% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 3 | 1.59 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.82 | 0.53 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 1.18 | 1.06 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 41% | 24% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 35% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 29% | 59% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 41% | 18% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.41 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.18 | 1.2 |
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