Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

Saint Johnstone

D W W W W

1st place in Scottish Championship

1-0

03/01/2026 11:00

Arbroath

L L L W D

3rd place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 1st with 77 points after 36 matches.
Arbroath sit 3rd with 52 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Johnstone to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Arbroath have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

11:00

2026-01-03

Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Arbroath

2026-01-03 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

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

18/10/2025 10:00

Arbroath

3 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO CH

23/08/2025 10:00

Saint Johnstone

3 - 0

Arbroath

SCO CH

06/07/2024 10:00

Arbroath

0 - 1

Saint Johnstone

INT CF

15/08/2021 09:00

Arbroath

1 - 1

Saint Johnstone

SCO LC

21/07/2021 14:45

Arbroath

1 - 4

Saint Johnstone

INT CF

04/07/2011 14:30

Arbroath

0 - 2

Saint Johnstone

INT CF

Saint Johnstone

67%

Draw

17%

Arbroath

17%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

27/12/2025 11:00

Ross County 0 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO CH

20/12/2025 11:00

Saint Johnstone 5 - 0 Greenock Morton SCO CH

16/12/2025 15:45

Hearts (R) 0 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO BC

12/12/2025 15:45

Ayr United 2 - 4 Saint Johnstone SCO CH

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

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Arbroath

27/12/2025 11:00

Arbroath 1 - 1 Airdrie United SCO CH

20/12/2025 11:00

Ross County 0 - 2 Arbroath SCO CH

13/12/2025 11:00

Arbroath 2 - 1 Partick Thistle SCO CH

09/12/2025 15:45

Arbroath 3 - 2 Kelty Hearts SCO BC

06/12/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 2 Arbroath SCO CH

29/11/2025 11:00

East Fife 0 - 2 Arbroath SCOFAC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

154

Avg. per game

0.52

Conceded

160

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

142

Avg. per game

0.51

Conceded

169

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

112 (38%)185 (62%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

105 (38%)175 (63%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Arbroath

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Arbroath

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Arbroath

Total shots

8.99 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 2.90

Saint Johnstone Pass Arbroath

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

748

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

297

Played games

Arbroath

280

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.31

4.66

1383

Corners

1453

5.19

13.70

4068

Throw-ins

0.22

1.33

394

Offsides

0.23

2.12

629

GK saves

441

1.58

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Arbroath

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

531

471

1.68

0.09

0.08

9.70

2882

Fouls

1450

5.18

9.73

2890

Tackles

0.13

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath on 03 January 2026 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.

Saint Johnstone vs Arbroath Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Johnstone's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Arbroath'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 Saint Johnstone and Arbroath sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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