St Johnstone vs Dundee FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

We Predict a Close Encounter

The way forward could be to back St Johnstone with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -114 against Dundee. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 1-1

Bottom club St Johnstone lost away from home in their last game. Hearts won 2-1 at Tynecastle Park. Simo Valakari's side ended up with just 39% possession and had three shots on target, with Graham Carey getting the goal.

Survival-chasing Dundee FC drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park ended 1-1 against Ross County. The Dee had eight shots on goal and boasted 55% possession, with Scott Tiffoney finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park hosted the last head-to-head when home side Dundee drew 1-1 with St Johnstone. There have been four Dundee victories, four draws and two St Johnstone wins in the previous 10 H2H games.

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 8.8 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. St Johnstone have had 52.2% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal, while earning 5.4 corners.

Mackenzie Kirk is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Elliot Watt and Daniels Balodis each have 2. Joshua McPake is the leading assists maker with 3.

Dundee have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Tony Docherty's team have averaged 44.7% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Simon Murray is the leading goalscorer with 7, Scott Tiffoney has 3, with Lyall Cameron and Jordan McGhee getting 2. Oluwaseun Adewumi has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

St Johnstone confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Ross Sinclair (GK), Franciszek Franczak, Daniels Balodis, Sven Sprangler, Taylor Steven, Stephen Duke-McKenna, Jason Holt, Victor Griffith, Makenzie Kirk, Joshua McPake, Adama Sidibeh.

Dundee FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Trevor Carson (GK), Ryan Astley, Joe Shaughnessy, Clark Robertson, Ziyad Larkeche, Josh Mulligan, Juan Portales, Lyall Cameron, Seb Palmer Houlden, Simon Murray, Scott Tiffoney.

St Johnstone vs Dundee FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re backing St Johnstone at -114 in this Premiership game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key St Johnstone vs Dundee FC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by St Johnstone in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by St Johnstone in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Dundee in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Dundee in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Dundee in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by St Johnstone in 6 of their last 10 games against Dundee.

St Johnstone +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 53.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St Johnstone 2 - 1 Dundee

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for St Johnstone which is available at odds of +1050. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mackenzie Kirk to Score +360

Mackenzie Kirk (St Johnstone) has registered three goals in his past ten Scottish Premiership matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +360.

Latest Mackenzie Kirk Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -125

It’s been four straight Dundee away games where 10.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two  consecutive St Johnstone home matches. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -125 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

St Johnstone

Total

10.80 5.40 5.40

Home

10.70 4.80 5.90

Away

11.10 3.90 7.20

Dundee

Total

10.80 5.30 5.50

Home

11.00 5.30 5.70

Away

10.50 4.70 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-128

St Johnstone Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Dundee Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+575

2

-139

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St Johnstone vs Dundee FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Dundee Betting Favourites to Win

Dundee FC are the skinniest price to succeed in this Premiership clash, with the favourites afforded a 53% probability based on their -112 betting odds with the bookies. St Johnstone are the outsiders at +285 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

You can back Dundee at -250 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. St Johnstone are +165 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -159 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+285

X

+250

2

-112

Half-Time Result

1

+295

X

+128

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-118

12

-345

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+165

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-118

2 Hcp -0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+112

Simon Murray Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Simon Murray is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +155.

Simon Murray (Dundee)

First

+155

Anytime

+380

Seb Palmer-Houlden (Dundee)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Scott Tiffoney (Dundee)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Adama Sidibeh (St Johnstone)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Josh McPake (St Johnstone)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Maksym Kucheriavyi (St Johnstone)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Mackenzie Kirk (St Johnstone)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka (St Johnstone)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Nicky Clark (St Johnstone)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Finlay Robertson (Dundee)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Josh Mulligan (Dundee)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Jordan McGhee (Dundee)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Lyall Cameron (Dundee)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Clark Robertson (Dundee)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Franciszek Franczak (St Johnstone)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Graham Carey (St Johnstone)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Ziyad Larkeche (Dundee)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Drey Wright (St Johnstone)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Sven Sprangler (St Johnstone)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Sam Curtis (St Johnstone)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Ryan Astley (Dundee)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Mohamad Sylla (Dundee)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ethan Ingram (Dundee)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Matthew Robert Smith (St Johnstone)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Antonio Portales (Dundee)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

St Johnstone vs Dundee FC Lineups & Team News

Our St Johnstone vs Dundee team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premiership squads.

St Johnstone Team Page Dundee FC Team Page