Our St Johnstone vs Arbroath Prediction: 2-1
St Johnstone vs Arbroath in the Scotland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This St Johnstone vs Arbroath 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 – Ross County vs St Johnstone
St Johnstone will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Scotland Championship draw with Ross County on December 27. In that match, St Johnstone recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ross County | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 34 |
St Johnstone | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 65 |
Arbroath's Last Match – Arbroath vs Airdrieonians
Determined to get back to winning ways, Arbroath must win after their 1-1 Scotland Championship draw against Airdrieonians on December 27. In that match, Arbroath recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arbroath | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
Airdrieonians | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
St Johnstone vs Arbroath Stats
Key Stats
| St Johnstone | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Johnstone are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Arbroath average 1.6 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
St Johnstone 21-11
Arbroath 16-7
What are the odds for this match?
St Johnstone to win: @1.38
Draw: @4
Arbroath to win: @7



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