Watch as ST Johnstone faces off against Kilmarnock in a pivotal Scottish Premiership match on 02.08.2026. Both teams have been neck and neck this season, making this game a critical showdown. Our prediction page offers a deep dive into the strategies of ST Johnstone and Kilmarnock, analyzing their recent games, player stats, and disciplinary records. Make sure to read our detailed prediction before placing your bets on this exciting matchup!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hibernian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kilmarnock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Motherwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | Dundee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9 | ST Johnstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: ST Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
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x 8 x 1 x 6 x 1 x 6ST Johnstone vs Kilmarnock Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | ST Johnstone | Kilmarnock | 03.05.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | ST Johnstone | 15.02.2025 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | ST Johnstone | Kilmarnock | 23.11.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | ST Johnstone | 11.08.2024 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | ST Johnstone | Kilmarnock | 13.04.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | ST Johnstone | 23.12.2023 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | ST Johnstone | Kilmarnock | 01.11.2023 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | ST Johnstone | 20.05.2023 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | ST Johnstone | 18.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | ST Johnstone | Kilmarnock | 29.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | ST Johnstone | East Fife | 25.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Inverness CT | ST Johnstone | 21.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | ST Johnstone | Morton | 18.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Cup | Linlithgow Rose | ST Johnstone | 14.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cove Rangers | ST Johnstone | 11.07.2026 | 2-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montrose | ST Johnstone | 04.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Forfar Athletic | ST Johnstone | 30.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | ST Johnstone | 01.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Raith Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | ST Johnstone | 21.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | Peterhead | Kilmarnock | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | Kilmarnock | Hamilton Academical | 21.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Elgin City | Kilmarnock | 18.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Kilmarnock | Raith Rovers | 14.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Linfield | Kilmarnock | 04.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glentoran | Kilmarnock | 01.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Kilmarnock | 17.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Dundee | 12.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | ST Mirren | Kilmarnock | 09.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Dundee Utd | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: ST Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
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Betting Intelligence: ST Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
St Johnstone versus Kilmarnock. It might not grab the global headlines, but in the Scottish Premiership, this fixture carries real weight. Two clubs with very different ambitions heading into the new season, and the gap between them could be exposed in brutal fashion right here.
Kilmarnock arrive as the clear form side. Their recent run has been genuinely impressive — rattling in four goals at Livingston, dismantling Dundee twice, and putting three past both St Mirren and Dundee United. Don't be fooled by that heavy defeat to Rangers earlier in the campaign. Kilmarnock finished the season like a freight train, and they look ready to carry that momentum straight into the new one.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record is surprisingly deceptive. St Johnstone have actually won this fixture at home more often than you'd expect — taking the last two home meetings before that recent 0-2 reverse in May. But look closer and you'll see Kilmarnock have scored three or more goals in several of these clashes. Goals are coming in this one.
The insider angle that casual fans might miss is Kilmarnock's attacking depth. T. John-Jules and J. Hugill share eight goals each from last season, giving Derek McInnes options that most Premiership sides simply don't have. G. Kiltie pulling strings with seven assists adds creative threat too. St Johnstone, by contrast, have no top scorer data to speak of — a concern heading into a Premiership campaign after earning promotion back up.
Tactically, Kilmarnock's press and directness will test a St Johnstone backline that needs time to find its feet at this level. The home side will be compact and disciplined — they always are — but they may lack the firepower to hurt a well-organised Kilmarnock unit.
From a betting perspective, I'd flag the value in Kilmarnock at 3.20 — that price feels genuinely generous given their form. Both teams to score also looks attractive given the history between these sides, where goals flow freely in both directions. I'd also strongly consider Kilmarnock to win and over 2.5 goals as a combined bet.
My bold prediction: Kilmarnock win 2-1, with John-Jules getting on the scoresheet. St Johnstone grab a consolation to keep it interesting, but Kilmarnock have too much quality.
This is the kind of match that quietly defines early-season momentum. Be there for it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Griffith | Panama | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | 75 |
| U. Ikpeazu | Uganda | 31 | Attacker | 190 | 78 |
| R. McAlear | Scotland | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 75 |
| C. Diabate | England | 24 | Defender | 186 | 84 |
| J. Wanner | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| A. Raymond | Trinidad and Tobago | 25 | Defender | 170 | 65 |
| K. Fotheringham | Scotland | 23 | Attacker | 169 | 66 |
| M. Kirk | Northern Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 183 | 66 |
| T. Steward | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Forrester | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Adama Sidibeh | Gambia | 28 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lowery | England | 28 | Midfielder | 168 | 75 |
| M. Watkins | Wales | 35 | Attacker | 178 | 65 |
| C. Ndaba | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| M. Stryjek | Poland | 30 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| R. McKenzie | Scotland | 32 | Midfielder | 176 | 75 |
| J. Brandon | Scotland | 28 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| S. Tiffoney | Scotland | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| G. Stanger | New Zealand | 25 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| B. Lyons | Northern Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| L. Polworth | Scotland | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| R. McCrorie | Scotland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 72 |
| G. Kiltie | Scotland | 29 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| J. Brown | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 177 | 77 |
| J. Thomson | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 79 |
| L. Mayo | Scotland | 26 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| D. Thompson | England | 26 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| M. Dackers | England | 23 | Attacker | 201 | n/a |
| E. Beach | Wales | 22 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 72 |
| Z. Williams | Wales | 21 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| Ben Brannan | Scotland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
ST Johnstone vs Kilmarnock match odds
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