Our St Johnstone vs Raith Prediction: 1-0
St Johnstone vs Raith in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. We anticipate a close game, with St Johnstone securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against Raith.
This St Johnstone vs Raith 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
St Johnstone's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Airdrieonians
St Johnstone will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 Scotland Championship victory over Airdrieonians, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. 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 |
Raith's Last Match – Queen's Park vs Raith
Raith will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Scotland Championship victory over Queen's Park on April 14. In that match, Raith saw 73% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Queen's Park | 27% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
 Raith | 73% | 0 (5) | - | 69 |
St Johnstone vs Raith Stats
Key Stats
| St Johnstone | Raith | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.35 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Johnstone are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Raith average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.