Our Ayr vs St Johnstone Prediction: 1-2
Ayr vs St Johnstone in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
Our prediction is supported by key Ayr vs St Johnstone stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ayr's Last Match – Ayr vs Arbroath
Ayr will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Scotland Championship victory over Arbroath on April 11. In that match, Ayr had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ayr | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 76 |
 Arbroath | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 57 |
St Johnstone's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Airdrieonians
Determined to maintain their recent success, St Johnstone must win following their 4-0 Scotland Championship victory against Airdrieonians on April 11. In that match, St Johnstone controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Johnstone | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 69 |
 Airdrieonians | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 33 |
Ayr vs St Johnstone Stats
Key Stats
| Ayr | St Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ayr are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while St Johnstone average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
St Johnstone 
Partick 
Arbroath 
Dunfermline 
Raith 
Ayr 
Queen's Park 
Morton 
Airdrieonians 
Ross County