Our Dunfermline vs St Johnstone Prediction: 1-2
Dunfermline vs St Johnstone in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Dunfermline vs St Johnstone prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dunfermline's Last Match – Airdrieonians vs Dunfermline
Determined to get back to winning ways, Dunfermline must win after their 2-2 Scotland Championship draw against Airdrieonians on April 14. In that match, Dunfermline recorded 52% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Airdrieonians | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
 Dunfermline | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
St Johnstone's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Airdrieonians
St Johnstone must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 Scotland Championship victory over Airdrieonians in their last outing. 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 |
Dunfermline vs St Johnstone Stats
Key Stats
| Dunfermline | St Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dunfermline are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while St Johnstone average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.