Saint Johnstone vs Ayr United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Saint Johnstone

D W W W W

1st place in Scottish Championship

3-1

28/02/2026 11:00

Ayr United

D L W L L

7th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Ayr United on 28 February 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 Ayr United preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone will face Ayr United in Scottish Championship on February 28, 2026 at 11:00.
Saint Johnstone are currently 1st with 77 points after 36 matches.
Ayr United sit 7th with 39 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.44.

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

2026-02-28

Saint Johnstone vs Ayr United - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Ayr United

2026-02-28 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

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

17/02/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone

3 - 3

Ayr United

SCO BC

12/12/2025 15:45

Ayr United

2 - 4

Saint Johnstone

SCO CH

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

Saint Johnstone

17%

Draw

33%

Ayr United

50%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

20/02/2026 15:45

Raith Rovers 0 - 0 Saint Johnstone

SCO CH

17/02/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone 3 - 3 Ayr United

SCO BC

13/02/2026 15:45

Airdrie United 0 - 1 Saint Johnstone

SCO CH

30/01/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Partick Thistle

SCO CH

24/01/2026 11:10

Saint Johnstone 0 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

13/01/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 0 Ross County

SCO BC

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ayr United

17/02/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone 3 - 3 Ayr United

SCO BC

31/01/2026 11:00

Ayr United 2 - 1 Raith Rovers

SCO CH

24/01/2026 11:00

Partick Thistle 2 - 1 Ayr United

SCO CH

17/01/2026 11:00

Dundee United 2 - 0 Ayr United

SCOFAC

13/01/2026 15:45

Ayr United 4 - 1 Stranraer

SCO BC

10/01/2026 11:00

Ayr United 1 - 1 Airdrie United

SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Saint Johnstone

Ayr United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored

Avg. per game

0.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

21 (58%)15 (42%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

11 (31%)25 (69%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Ayr United

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

/Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Ayr United

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 3.89

Ayr United

Total shots

8.94 avg / game

Blocked

56 total

Avg. 2.67

Saint Johnstone Pass Ayr United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

Played games

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.56

Clean sheets

0.22

7.58

273

Corners

189

5.25

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.56

Offsides

1.17

0.94

GK saves

2.25

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Ayr United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

2.47

0.06

0.11

11.89

428

Fouls

414

11.50

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Ayr United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Ayr United on 28 February 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 Ayr United 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 Ayr United'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 Ayr United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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