Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

1-2

26/12/2024 11:00

Dundee United

L D L W W

4th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United on 26 December 2024 (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 Dundee United preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 12th with 29 points after 33 matches.
Dundee United sit 4th with 50 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Dundee United to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Dundee United have 2 wins, 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

2024-12-26

Saint Johnstone vs Dundee United - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Dundee United

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

24/08/2024 10:00

Dundee United

2 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

06/05/2023 10:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 0

Dundee United

SCO PR

18/02/2023 11:00

Dundee United

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

02/01/2023 11:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 1

Dundee United

SCO PR

01/10/2022 10:00

Dundee United

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

05/02/2022 11:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 0

Dundee United

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

50%

Draw

17%

Dundee United

33%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

22/12/2024 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

14/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone 2 - 3 Saint Mirren SCO PR

07/12/2024 11:00

Aberdeen 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

01/12/2024 08:00

Saint Johnstone 0 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

23/11/2024 11:15

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

09/11/2024 11:00

Motherwell 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Dundee United

22/12/2024 08:00

Dundee United 0 - 0 Celtic FC SCO PR

14/12/2024 11:00

Motherwell 4 - 3 Dundee United SCO PR

07/12/2024 11:00

Dundee United 1 - 1 Kilmarnock SCO PR

30/11/2024 11:00

Dundee United 2 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

23/11/2024 11:50

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 1 Dundee United SCO PR

09/11/2024 11:00

Dundee United 3 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

353

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

364

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

373

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

199 (67%)98 (33%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

211 (73%)80 (27%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Dundee United

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Dundee United

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Dundee United

Total shots

11.58 avg / game

Blocked

534 total

Avg. 3.10

Saint Johnstone Pass Dundee United

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

62931

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

297

Played games

Dundee United

291

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.33

4.66

1383

Corners

1335

4.59

13.70

4068

Throw-ins

4124

14.17

1.33

394

Offsides

304

1.04

2.12

629

GK saves

741

2.55

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Dundee United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

531

537

1.85

0.09

0.07

9.70

2882

Fouls

2414

8.30

9.73

2890

Tackles

2683

9.22

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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 26 December 2024 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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