Premiership
St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: McDiarmid Park
St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock Prediction & Stats - Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
There is history in this one. St. Johnstone and Kilmarnock open their Premiership against a familiar opponent, and the past meetings give this fixture an edge from the first whistle.
It is played on 02/08 (Sunday) at McDiarmid Park, kicking off at 14:00 (UK time).
Our full St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock prediction is below — worth a read before you commit to a market.
Our verdict on St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
Both sides begin their Premiership here, so the analysis leans more on personnel and pre-season signals than on live form. With that in mind, this is the selection we favour:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 01-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes St. Johnstone the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reading St. Johnstone's form
St. Johnstone come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.
Recent results — St. Johnstone
01/05/2026 14:45
24/04/2026 14:45
21/04/2026 14:45
11/04/2026 10:00
04/04/2026 10:00
Reading Kilmarnock's form
Kilmarnock likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Kilmarnock
17/05/2026 09:00
12/05/2026 14:45
09/05/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours St. Johnstone
Recent meetings have tended to go St. Johnstone's way against Kilmarnock.
From 39 match(es):
St. Johnstone: 19 win(s)
Kilmarnock: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock prediction.
Form comparison St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
St. Johnstone
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Kilmarnock
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.26 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Kilmarnock to Win the 1st Half
Kilmarnock travels to McDiarmid Park and is looking to take home all three points. Despite being the away side, they are expected to dominate the first half.
With St. Johnstone struggling, this is the perfect chance for Kilmarnock to take control and grab a first-half lead. That’s why our betting tip is Kilmarnock to win the first half.
Fixture information - St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
Match: St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock
Competition: Premiership
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: McDiarmid Park
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Stats
The statistics for St. Johnstone vs The Ayrshire Men that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 100%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 0%
Cards
0
League: 4
Corners
0
League: 15
Home Team
St. Johnstone
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Kilmarnock
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dundee United
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Aberdeen
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Celtic
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Dundee
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Falkirk
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Hearts
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Hibernian
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Kilmarnock
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Motherwell
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
St. Johnstone
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
St. Mirren
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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