Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 January

Saint Johnstone

D W W W W

1st place in Scottish Championship

0-1

24/01/2026 11:10

Dunfermline Athletic

W L D L W

4th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 1st with 77 points after 36 matches.
Dunfermline Athletic sit 4th with 51 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Johnstone to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Johnstone, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Dunfermline Athletic have no wins, while 3 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

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Weather

11:10

2026-01-24

Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Dunfermline Athletic

2026-01-24 11:10

STANDINGS UP TO 24/01/2026

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

08/11/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic

2 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO CH

19/09/2025 14:45

Saint Johnstone

2 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

04/07/2023 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic

1 - 1

Saint Johnstone

INT CF

15/12/2020 15:45

Dunfermline Athletic

0 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO LC

25/02/2012 11:00

Saint Johnstone

3 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO PR

24/12/2011 09:30

Dunfermline Athletic

0 - 3

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

50%

Draw

50%

Dunfermline Athletic

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

13/01/2026 15:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 0 Ross County SCO BC

03/01/2026 11:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Arbroath SCO CH

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

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Dunfermline Athletic

17/01/2026 08:30

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 0 Hibernian SCOFAC

27/12/2025 11:00

Raith Rovers 1 - 2 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

20/12/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 3 Ayr United SCO CH

16/12/2025 15:45

Queen of South 4 - 3 Dunfermline Athletic SCO BC

13/12/2025 11:00

Queen's Park 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

06/12/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 2 Arbroath SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

199

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

204

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

214

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

177

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

138 (46%)159 (54%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

140 (48%)149 (52%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Dunfermline Athletic

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Dunfermline Athletic

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.44 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 1.76

Saint Johnstone Pass Dunfermline Athletic

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

1672

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

297

Played games

Dunfermline Athletic

289

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.34

4.66

1383

Corners

1518

5.25

13.70

4068

Throw-ins

183

0.63

1.33

394

Offsides

0.30

2.12

629

GK saves

385

1.33

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Dunfermline Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

531

451

1.56

0.09

0.05

9.70

2882

Fouls

1240

4.29

9.73

2890

Tackles

0.21

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Dunfermline Athletic on 24 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 Dunfermline Athletic 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 Dunfermline Athletic'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 Dunfermline Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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