Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Oct 2026
Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone Predictions
We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering St Johnstone +0.25 at -141 against Kilmarnock. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.
Explore our full Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone Preview
Kilmarnock welcome St Johnstone to Rugby Park, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 31 October.
Kilmarnock have been defeated in back-to-back Premiership games. On the road at Dens Park, Dundee FC recently beat them 3-1. Neil McCann's team had three shots on target and 50% possession, while Joe Hugill scored the goal.
St Johnstone hosted Motherwell in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw at McDiarmid Park. The Saints had three shots on goal and recorded 56% possession, while Taylor Steven and Josh Campbell were on the scoresheet.
H2H: Teams’ Last Head-to-Head Saw 4-3 St Johnstone Win
The last head-to-head saw St Johnstone claim a 4-3 home win over Kilmarnock at McDiarmid Park. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included five St Johnstone victories, one draw and four triumphs for Kilmarnock.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  St Johnstone |
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock |
11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 26 | -15 | 11:26 | 8 |
2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Killie have had 44.5% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.2 goals from 17.5 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal, while earning 6.8 corners.
Greg Kiltie is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Joe Hugill, Tyreece John-Jules, Nicky Clescenco and George Stanger each have 1. Jamie Brandon is the top assists maker with 2.
St Johnstone have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Simo Valakari's side have averaged 45.8% possession, 2.8 corners awarded and 8.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts.
Josh Fowler has scored 5 goals, followed by Taylor Steven, Josh Campbell, Enes Alic and Ruari Paton on 1. Logan Chalmers, Enes Alic and Macaulay Tait have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Kilmarnock predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nico Mantl (GK), Jamie Brandon, Cathal McCarthy, George Stanger, Robbie Deas, Aaron Tshibola, Tom Lowery, Michael Schjönning-Larsen, Greg Kiltie, Joe Hugill, Tyreece John-Jules.
St Johnstone predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Toby Steward (GK), Matty Todd, Danny Finlayson, Cheick Diabaté, Enes Alic, Jason Holt, Reece McAlear, Taylor Steven, Ruari Paton, Jamie Gullan, Josh Fowler.
Main Match Prediction
Wager on St Johnstone +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -141 for this Premiership game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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St Johnstone
A potentially entertaining bet is going for St Johnstone to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Reece McAlear (St Johnstone) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at +200. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.
Josh Fowler (St Johnstone) has racked up five goals in his past ten Premiership matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +200.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Kilmarnock in three consecutive matches, with St Johnstone conceding over 4.5 corners in their past seven games. The Kilmarnock Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -112 that it’s covered.
Kilmarnock
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: St Johnstone on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, no more than two goals in total and also Reece McAlear (St Johnstone) to record one or more shots on target.
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Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have priced up the draw at +255 on the Full-Time Result, with Kilmarnock available to back at betting odds of +134. St Johnstone are +180 to win this Premiership clash.
You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Kilmarnock at -141 or instead go for St Johnstone at -102.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -172.
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You will find favourite Joe Hugill at +460 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +160 that he finds the net any time.
Stats: Last 10 Scottish Premiership matches only.
Kilmarnock have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
St Johnstone have three defeats, one win and one draw in the last 5 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
The previous Rugby Park encounter involved a 3-1 Kilmarnock win against St Johnstone. The past 10 H2H games at Rugby Park have resulted in four wins apiece along with two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| St Johnstone Away Stats |
1-1-3 | 2.20 | 0.60 | 1.60 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Scottish Premiership: 02/08 2026 St Johnstone 4 Kilmarnock 3
- Scottish Premiership: 03/05 2025 St Johnstone 0 Kilmarnock 2
- Scottish Premiership: 15/02 2025 Kilmarnock 3 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 23/11 2024 St Johnstone 1 Kilmarnock 0
- Scottish Premiership: 11/08 2024 Kilmarnock 0 St Johnstone 3
- Scottish Premiership: 13/04 2024 St Johnstone 0 Kilmarnock 2
- Scottish Premiership: 23/12 2023 Kilmarnock 2 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 01/11 2023 St Johnstone 2 Kilmarnock 1
- Scottish Premiership: 20/05 2023 Kilmarnock 0 St Johnstone 1
- Scottish Premiership: 18/03 2023 Kilmarnock 1 St Johnstone 1
Kilmarnock League Stats
St Johnstone League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 5 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 5 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 5 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 5 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 5 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 6.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 8.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 8.20 corners against in the last 5 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 5 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 5 away matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 5 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 5 away matches
- Top Scorers for Kilmarnock this season are Greg Kiltie (3), Joe Hugill (2), George Stanger (1)
- Top Assistors for Kilmarnock this season are Jamie Brandon (2), Tom Lowery (2), Joe Hugill (1)
Kilmarnock vs St Johnstone Lineups & Team News
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
St Johnstone Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Kilmarnock Lineups
Previous St Johnstone Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Kilmarnock Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Neil McCann
St Johnstone Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27:8 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Hearts | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 5 | Dundee United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 7 | St Mirren | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12:19 | 14 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:17 | 8 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:26 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Celtic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 5 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 7 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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