Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Kilmarnock

L D W L L

11th place in Scottish Premier League

1-1

18/03/2023 15:00

Saint Johnstone

L D L L L

9th place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone preview before placing your bet.

Kilmarnock are currently 11th with 31 points after 33 matches.
Saint Johnstone sit 9th with 33 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Kilmarnock to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Kilmarnock have one win, while 0 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

15:00

2023-03-18

Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone - Prediction & Odds

Kilmarnock

Saint Johnstone

2023-03-18 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

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

01 Celtic FC	92	33	30	2	1	103	25	78
02 Glasgow Rangers	79	33	25	4	4	81	34	47
03 Aberdeen	53	33	17	2	14	52	52	0
04 Heart of Midlothian	48	33	14	6	13	56	49	7
05 Hibernian	44	33	13	5	15	49	52	-3
06 Saint Mirren	44	33	12	8	13	38	49	-11
07 Livingston	42	33	12	6	15	33	52	-19
08 Motherwell	37	33	10	7	16	44	48	-4
09 Saint Johnstone	33	33	9	6	18	34	54	-20
10 Dundee United	31	33	8	7	18	36	58	-22
11 Kilmarnock	31	33	8	7	18	29	58	-29
12 Ross County	27	33	7	6	20	28	52	-24

Head To Head

29/10/2022 14:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 0

Kilmarnock

SCO PR

05/10/2022 18:45

Kilmarnock

2 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

30/01/2021 15:00

Kilmarnock

2 - 3

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

06/11/2020 19:45

Saint Johnstone

1 - 0

Kilmarnock

SCO PR

15/08/2020 14:00

Kilmarnock

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

25/01/2020 15:00

Saint Johnstone

2 - 1

Kilmarnock

SCO PR

Kilmarnock

17%

Draw

Saint Johnstone

83%

Kilmarnock Last 6 matches

10/03/2023 19:45

Inverness 2 - 1 Kilmarnock SCOFAC

04/03/2023 15:00

Glasgow Rangers 3 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

25/02/2023 15:00

Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Motherwell SCO PR

18/02/2023 15:00

Hibernian 2 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

11/02/2023 15:00

Dundee United 0 - 1 Kilmarnock SCOFAC

04/02/2023 15:00

Livingston 3 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

04/03/2023 15:00

Heart of Midlothian 3 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

25/02/2023 15:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 1 Saint Mirren SCO PR

18/02/2023 15:00

Dundee United 1 - 2 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

05/02/2023 12:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 4 Celtic FC SCO PR

01/02/2023 19:45

Motherwell 0 - 2 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

28/01/2023 15:00

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Kilmarnock

Saint Johnstone

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

8 (42%)11 (58%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

7 (37%)12 (63%)

Kilmarnock

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)5 14(74%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Kilmarnock

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Kilmarnock

Total shots

13.11 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 4.50

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

10.63 avg / game

Blocked

47 total

Avg. 2.94

Kilmarnock Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

6041

Avg. 318 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

5869

Avg. 309 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Kilmarnock

Played games

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.26

4.32

Corners

4.63

26.05

495

Throw-ins

464

24.42

1.74

Offsides

1.11

2.89

GK saves

1.95

Kilmarnock

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

2.37

0.16

0.21

12.53

238

Fouls

208

10.95

14.58

277

Tackles

298

15.68

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How We Build the Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone on 18 March 2023 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 Premier League 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.

Kilmarnock vs Saint Johnstone Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kilmarnock'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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Kilmarnock and Saint Johnstone sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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