Aberdeen vs St Johnstone prediction, betting tips, odds, and lineups. Explore match insights, form analysis, and top bet builder picks for this tie.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Aberdeen, Pittodrie Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone brings the Scottish Premiership back from the international break, with Premier Sports showing Sunday's 14:00 kick-off at Pittodrie. Neither side has found rhythm and their points are identical.
Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen are maddening to call. They mauled Motherwell 4-0 at Fir Park, then could only draw with a Hibernian side still without a manager at Easter Road last time out.
Simo Valakari's St Johnstone arrive level with the Dons on eight points. Seven of those were earned in Perth, with their only away point rescued late at Dens Park.
Aberdeen are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 against St Johnstone in all competitions. The Aberdeen vs St Johnstone betting odds back them at 21/20 (Betfred).
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Form
Aberdeen have won 2 of their last 10 matches against all opponents, which sums up a side who cannot string results together. The Motherwell thrashing was followed by a flat draw at Easter Road. Kevin Nisbet remains the main threat up top, while Afeez Aremu does the dirty work in the engine room.
St Johnstone have won 2 of their last 7 matches against all opponents, and their form has the same stop-start feel. A narrow home defeat to Celtic was followed by a late leveller against Falkirk in a 1-1 draw. Josh Fowler leads the line, with Taylor Steven a nuisance down the left, the flank the Saints love to attack.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Aberdeen: E. Gyamfi (Doubtful), K. Tobers (Doubtful), B. Lyons (Doubtful)
St Johnstone: Zach Mitchell (Injured/out), Jamie Gullan (Doubtful)
Aberdeen
Robinson has doubts over E. Gyamfi, K. Tobers and B. Lyons, but the probable Aberdeen vs St Johnstone lineups point to the same XI that drew at Easter Road. Gavin Molloy, who came in for the injured Lewis Mayo, is in line to continue alongside Mats Knoester and Jack Milne, with Nesta Guinness-Walker and Chris Cadden on the flanks.
St Johnstone
Zach Mitchell is injured, which reopens the centre-back slot beside Cheick Diabate, and Dan Finlayson is the probable replacement. Jamie Gullan is a doubt. Toby Steward keeps the gloves, with Reece McAlear and Jason Holt screening the back four behind Josh Fowler.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Predicted Lineup
Aberdeen
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Marius Müller; Gavin Molloy, Mats Knoester, Jack Milne; Chris Cadden, Findlay Marshall, Afeez Aremu, Connor Ronan, Nesta Guinness-Walker; Kevin Nisbet, Toyosi Olusanya (probable)
St Johnstone
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Toby Steward; Liam Smith, Cheick Diabate, Dan Finlayson, Enes Alic; Reece McAlear, Jason Holt; Josh Campbell, Joel Cotterill, Taylor Steven; Josh Fowler (probable)
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Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Key Stats & Match Facts
Aberdeen have seen under 2.5 goals in 16 of their last 17 matches against St Johnstone in all competitions.
Aberdeen have had 6+ corners in 5 of their last 5 Scottish Premiership matches against St Johnstone.
St Johnstone have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 10 Scottish Premiership matches against Aberdeen.
The previous meetings record reads two Aberdeen wins, three draws and one St Johnstone win.
Liam Smith has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 Scottish Premiership appearances against Aberdeen.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Aberdeen to edge a messy fixture, with both sides getting on the scoresheet. The hosts carry a 44.5% win probability, clearly ahead of St Johnstone, and home advantage plus the head-to-head tilt it their way. The Saints are clinical in front of goal, though, so a Dons clean sheet looks a stretch. Our Aberdeen vs St Johnstone best bets follow that view.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both Aberdeen and St Johnstone are expected to score at Pittodrie. The projected total sits at 2.87 goals, with both attacks pulling their weight, and both teams to score carries a 57.5% probability, a shade above what the price implies. St Johnstone finish well and are strong at coming back from losing positions, so they rarely go quietly.
Aberdeen to win in the Win Market. The Dons are the model's favourites at home. That head-to-head dominance and home advantage are hard to ignore, and the Saints are without the injured Zach Mitchell with Jamie Gullan a doubt. The value is thinner than on both teams to score, but the Dons sit at a mid-range price rather than odds-on.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Bet Builder
Our Aberdeen vs St Johnstone bet builder tips combine a card, a Kevin Nisbet double and a corners line, paying 35/1 with Bet365.
Ayoub Mouloua to be shown a card: Mouloua has picked up a booking in two of his last three Premiership outings. Aberdeen are an aggressive side, so this has the makings of a feisty afternoon.
Kevin Nisbet anytime goalscorer: Nisbet has found the net twice in his last three Premiership games, and he leads the attack we back to edge this one.
Over 12.5 total corners: This line has landed in 3 of Aberdeen's last 4 matches. Both sides play with width and the Dons cross often, which keeps the flag-kicks coming.
Kevin Nisbet over 2.5 shots: The Dons striker has fired in 3+ efforts in three of his last five top-flight appearances, and Aberdeen's appetite for long shots suits a striker happy to pull the trigger.
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Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Talking Points
Josh Fowler is the man Aberdeen must keep quiet. The Saints striker arrives as the Scottish Premiership's joint-leading scorer with four league goals, and he thrives in a side built to attack down the left. At the other end, Aberdeen's love of crosses and long balls runs into a St Johnstone defence that, along with Rangers, has yet to concede a league goal from a set-piece this season. Throw in the "Biggest Dons Day Out" community event at Pittodrie, with more than 25 grassroots and school groups in attendance, and the Dons have no excuse for a flat afternoon.
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Predictions FAQs
When is the Aberdeen vs St Johnstone Scottish Premiership game?
The match takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Aberdeen vs St Johnstone being played?
The match is being played at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.
Where can I watch Aberdeen vs St Johnstone?
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK.
What competition is Aberdeen vs St Johnstone in?
Aberdeen vs St Johnstone is a Scottish Premiership fixture.
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