St Johnstone vs Dundee preview with lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and odds. Find the best bets for this Tayside derby at McDiarmid Park in Perth.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Perth, McDiarmid Park |
St Johnstone host Dundee in a Tayside derby at McDiarmid Park, with only three points separating the sides in the Scottish Premiership table.
Saints arrive seventh in the table. Back-to-back 2-2 draws underline how stubborn Simo Valakari's side can be, though the goals they keep conceding remain a nagging worry.
Dundee sit fifth under Steven Pressley. They bounced back from defeat at St Mirren with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock at Dens Park, and arrive with a weekend's rest behind them.
Perth suits the Dee, who have won their last three away matches against St Johnstone in all competitions. Paddy Power price them at 8/5 to extend that run.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Form
Saints have drawn 2-2 with Motherwell at McDiarmid Park and with Kilmarnock away in their latest league outings. They lead the division for points won from losing positions, which says plenty about their spirit. Jason Holt and Reece McAlear pair up in the engine room, with Josh Fowler operating behind the striker.
Dundee games are rarely quiet. Both teams have scored in 8 of Dundee's last 8 Scottish Premiership matches, and there have been over 2.5 goals in their last six league games. Bradley Fink and Ashley Hay give them a direct strike partnership that keeps defenders busy all afternoon.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
St Johnstone: Zach Mitchell (Injured/out), Sam Stanton (Injured/doubtful), Toby Steward (Suspended)
Dundee: Simon Murray (Injured/out), Finlay Robertson (Injured/out), Bobby Wales (Injured/doubtful), Owen Bevan (Injured/doubtful)
St Johnstone
Toby Steward's red card at Kilmarnock means a suspension, so Ross Sinclair is the probable starter in goal. Zach Mitchell is out injured and Sam Stanton is a doubt. The St Johnstone vs Dundee lineups point to Bozo Mikulic and Cheick Diabate at centre-back, with Holt and McAlear shielding them and Fowler supporting Danny Schmidt up top.
Dundee
Simon Murray is a big miss, having scored or assisted in each of his last 4 appearances against St Johnstone (Scottish Premiership). Finlay Robertson is also out, while Owen Bevan and Bobby Wales are doubts. Joe Wright replaced Bevan alongside Ryan Astley last time and is the probable pick again, with Fink and Hay leading a 4-4-2.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Predicted Lineup
St Johnstone
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Ross Sinclair; Matthew Todd, Cheick Diabate, Bozo Mikulic, Enes Alic; Reece McAlear, Jason Holt; Taylor Steven, Josh Fowler, Joel Cotterill; Danny Schmidt
Dundee
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Owen Goodman; Drey Wright, Ryan Astley, Joe Wright, Imari Samuels; Joe Bevan, Ethan Hamilton, Callum Jones, Alan Forrest; Bradley Fink, Ashley Hay
St Johnstone vs Dundee Key Stats & Match Facts
St Johnstone have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 matches against Dundee (Scottish Premiership).
St Johnstone have had 15+ shots in 5 out of 7 matches against Dundee (Scottish Premiership).
There have been 25+ shots taken in 10 of Dundee's last 10 matches (Scottish Premiership).
Ethan Hamilton has won 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 8 appearances (Scottish Premiership).
Ashley Hay has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 5 appearances (Scottish Premiership).
St Johnstone vs Dundee Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our St Johnstone vs Dundee prediction is St Johnstone 1-2 Dundee. Saints' back line has been too generous of late and struggles against through balls, which suits a Dundee side that attacks through the middle and trusts Fink and Hay to finish the job. St Johnstone have enough about them to score, but the edge sits with the visitors.
Best Bets
Dundee to win in the Win Market. Dundee head our St Johnstone vs Dundee best bets, with the projections making them favourites at a 40.6% win probability. The away win is also rated a value bet at several bookmakers, and that recent away record against Saints only strengthens the case.
Jason Holt to have over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Holt is a probable starter in the Saints engine room. The projections rate this one at 43.5%, comfortably above what the price implies, and it sits neatly alongside a Dundee win given St Johnstone are expected to get on the scoresheet.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Bet Builder
Our St Johnstone vs Dundee bet builder tips back Bradley Fink for shots and shots on target, plus over 3.5 goals and both teams to score.
Fink's last 6 Scottish Premiership appearances have all featured 2+ shot attempts. He is the focal point of a direct Dundee attack that gets the ball forward quickly.
He has also landed 1+ shots on target in 5 of his previous 6 Scottish Premiership appearances, and Saints are vulnerable to balls played in behind.
This is the leg that does the heavy lifting on the price. There have been 28+ shots taken in 3 of St Johnstone's last 3 Scottish Premiership matches.
Both teams have scored in 8 of Dundee's last 8 Scottish Premiership matches, and Saints' habit of fighting back means they rarely go quietly.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 3/1 and is as short as 9/4 elsewhere.
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St Johnstone vs Dundee Talking Points
Ashley Hay arrives in form after a late double to see off Kilmarnock, and his partnership with Fink is the biggest threat Saints face. The St Johnstone vs Dundee betting odds tell the same story, with Dundee backed in and St Johnstone drifting since the market opened. Saints are now 7/4 with Spreadex. The draw is 5/2 with QuinnBet, and there is a subplot worth watching. Saints took a point from a losing position at Dens in the reverse fixture, while protecting a lead is a listed weakness for the Dee. If Dundee go ahead, do not assume the job is done.
St Johnstone vs Dundee Predictions FAQs
When is St Johnstone vs Dundee kick-off?
The match is on Saturday 7 November 2026 with kick-off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is St Johnstone vs Dundee being played?
The match is being played at McDiarmid Park in Perth.
What competition is St Johnstone vs Dundee in?
It is a Scottish Premiership match.
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