Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Prediction

Saint Johnstone

W D L W W

2nd place in Scottish Premier League

? - ?

17/10/2026 10:00

Dundee United

D L W W L

6th place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United on 17 October 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 2nd with 3 points after 1 match.
Dundee United sit 6th with 1 points from 1 match.

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

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Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2026

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

01 Saint Mirren	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Saint Johnstone	3	1	1	0	0	4	3	1
03 Aberdeen	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
04 Motherwell	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
05 Glasgow Rangers	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
06 Dundee United	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
07 Celtic FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
08 Dundee FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
09 Kilmarnock	0	1	0	0	1	3	4	-1
10 Hibernian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
11 Heart of Midlothian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
12 Falkirk	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

02/08/2026 20:00

Saint Johnstone 4 - 3 Kilmarnock Scottish Premiership

25/07/2026 21:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 1 East Fife Scotland League Cup

22/07/2026 01:45

Inverness 1 - 0 Saint Johnstone Scotland League Cup

18/07/2026 21:00

Saint Johnstone 3 - 0 Greenock Morton Scotland League Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Linlithgow Rose 0 - 2 Saint Johnstone Scotland League Cup

11/07/2026 20:00

Cove Rangers 2 - 4 Saint Johnstone International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Dundee United

01/08/2026 02:00

Dundee United 1 - 1 Glasgow Rangers Scottish Premiership

25/07/2026 21:00

Salford City 3 - 2 Dundee United International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Dundee United 4 - 0 Spartans Scotland League Cup

19/07/2026 01:00

Dundee United 3 - 0 Arbroath Scotland League Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Montrose 1 - 0 Dundee United Scotland League Cup

11/07/2026 23:30

Stirling Albion 0 - 1 Dundee United Scotland League Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

Goals

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

211

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

202

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 298 matches

YesNo

139 (47%)159 (53%)

In last 298 matches

NoYes

148 (51%)144 (49%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Dundee United

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Dundee United

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.16 avg / game

Blocked

542 total

Avg. 3.03

Dundee United

Total shots

11.58 avg / game

Blocked

538 total

Avg. 3.11

Saint Johnstone Pass Dundee United

Total passes

64132

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

63230

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

298

Played games

Dundee United

292

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.33

4.66

1389

Corners

1340

4.59

13.74

4095

Throw-ins

4151

14.22

1.33

395

Offsides

305

1.04

2.12

632

GK saves

747

2.56

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Dundee United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

533

538

1.84

0.09

0.07

9.69

2888

Fouls

2430

8.32

9.73

2900

Tackles

2690

9.21

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United on 17 October 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 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.

Saint Johnstone vs Dundee 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 Dundee 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 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 Saint Johnstone and Dundee United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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