Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 December

Ayr United

D L W L L

7th place in Scottish Championship

2-4

12/12/2025 15:45

Saint Johnstone

D W W W W

1st place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone on 12 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone preview before placing your bet.

Ayr United are currently 7th with 39 points after 36 matches.
Saint Johnstone sit 1st with 77 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Johnstone to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 2 of the last 5 meetings. Ayr United have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2025-12-12

Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone - Prediction & Odds

Ayr United

Saint Johnstone

2025-12-12 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 12/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Johnstone	77	36	22	11	3	67	25	42
02 Partick Thistle	66	36	17	15	4	53	36	17
03 Arbroath	52	36	13	13	10	43	41	2
04 Dunfermline Athletic	51	36	14	9	13	52	41	11
05 Raith Rovers	45	36	12	9	15	43	42	1
06 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	41	36	9	14	13	35	48	-13
07 Ayr United	39	36	8	15	13	38	47	-9
08 Greenock Morton	38	36	8	14	14	36	52	-16
09 Airdrie United	36	36	8	12	16	35	49	-14
10 Ross County	34	36	8	10	18	36	57	-21

Head To Head

04/10/2025 10:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 0

Ayr United

SCO CH

25/07/2023 14:45

Saint Johnstone

1 - 2

Ayr United

SCO LC

23/07/2022 10:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 0

Ayr United

SCO LC

08/02/2020 11:00

Ayr United

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCOFAC

16/07/2011 10:00

Ayr United

1 - 1

Saint Johnstone

INT CF

Ayr United

20%

Draw

40%

Saint Johnstone

40%

Ayr United Last 6 matches

09/12/2025 15:45

Ayr United 2 - 1 Peterhead SCO BC

06/12/2025 11:00

Ayr United 0 - 0 Partick Thistle SCO CH

29/11/2025 11:00

Ayr United 3 - 0 Turriff United SCOFAC

22/11/2025 11:00

Airdrie United 0 - 1 Ayr United SCO CH

15/11/2025 11:00

Ayr United 1 - 1 Arbroath SCO CH

08/11/2025 11:00

Ross County 3 - 3 Ayr United SCO CH

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

06/12/2025 11:00

Saint Johnstone 0 - 0 Raith Rovers SCO CH

29/11/2025 11:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 1 Cove Rangers SCOFAC

22/11/2025 11:00

Partick Thistle 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO CH

15/11/2025 11:00

Saint Johnstone 4 - 3 Queen's Park SCO CH

08/11/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 2 Saint Johnstone SCO CH

01/11/2025 11:00

Saint Johnstone 3 - 0 Airdrie United SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

420

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

360

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored

353

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

364

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 283 matches

YesNo

208 (73%)75 (27%)

In last 283 matches

NoYes

199 (67%)98 (33%)

Ayr United

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ayr United

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Ayr United

Total shots

9.91 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Ayr United Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ayr United

283

Played games

Saint Johnstone

297

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.32

4.90

1386

Corners

1383

4.66

0.04

Throw-ins

4068

13.70

0.23

Offsides

394

1.33

1.39

394

GK saves

629

2.12

Ayr United

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

478

531

1.79

0.08

0.09

5.78

1637

Fouls

2882

9.70

0.00

Tackles

2890

9.73

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How We Build the Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone on 12 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ayr United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Johnstone's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Championship standings and the Scottish Championship form table to understand exactly where Ayr United and Saint Johnstone sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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